Required skills

analytical skills to

be able to synthesise antenna systems from commercially available products

examine and evaluate antenna patterns specifications and data

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical operational and commercial matters

literacy skills to

interpret technical documentation

write final reports in required format

numeracy skills to

evaluate and convert RF field strength measurements

evaluate different types of technical data

interpret results

planning and organisational skills to

coordinate teamwork with others

plan prioritise and monitor own work

problem solving and contingency management skills to

adapt requirements of particular sites and customers

modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

spatial skills to interpret and convert between twodimensional and threedimensional antenna patterns

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail

technical skills to select and use appropriate propagation models and practices to suit different situations

Required knowledge

antenna and propagation theory

antenna array theory

overview of various mapping coordinate systems and their datums

propagation models and their limitations in various environments

specific issues related to antenna installations and the creation of particular radiation patterns

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

plan and coordinate activities to produce coverage plots using appropriate software settings

generate

an RF signal coverage plot

a path profile for a pointtopoint link

evaluate analyse and make recommendations on antenna installation specifications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to computer facility on which coverage plots and paths may be generated

use of propagation prediction software

access to digital terrain database

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate creating a coverage map and a pointtopoint path profile

review of reports completed by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the planning of terrestrial radio facilities using software

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICTRFNA Conduct radio frequency measurements

ICTRFN4095A -Conduct radio frequency measurements

ICTRFNA Conduct field tests of radio and wireless networks

ICTRFN4096A - Conduct field tests of radio and wireless networks

ICTRFNA Select an antenna system for radio communications

ICTRFN4158A Select an antenna system for radio communications.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

Type of coverage may include:

Prediction software may include:

Mapping coordinate system may include:

System parameters may include:

Antenna elements may include:

Propagation model may include:

Clutter properties may include:

Plot options may include: