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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to develop engineering solution for RF amplifier electronic problems
   • WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures are identified and applied
2. WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
3. Extent of the RF amplifier problem is determined from performance specifications, situation reports and in consultation with relevant person/s
4. Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with person/s involved in the work
5. Effective strategies are formed to ensure solution development and implementation are carried out efficiently
6. Develop engineering solution for RF amplifier electronic problems
   • WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
7. RF amplifier circuit device operation characteristics and applications are applied to developing engineering solutions to RF amplifier problems
8. Parameters, specifications and performance requirements in relation to RF amplifier problems are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
9. Engineering approaches to resolving RF amplifier problems are analysed to provide most effective solutions
10. Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
11. Quality of work is monitored against performance agreement and/or workplace procedures or industry standards
12. Test, document and implement engineering solution for RF amplifier electronic problems
    • Engineering solutions to RF amplifier problems are tested to determine their effectiveness and modified, as required
13. Adopted engineering solution is documented, including instructions for implementation, that incorporates risk control measures to be followed
14. Competent person/s required to implement solutions to RF amplifier problems is coordinated in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace policies
15. Justification for engineering solution used to solve RF amplifier problems is documented for inclusion in work/project development records in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Developing solutions to RF amplifier problems must include at least the following:	four RF amplifier electronic problems

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

understanding the extent of the radio frequency (RF) amplifiers electronic problems forming effective strategies for solution development and implementation obtaining RF amplifiers electronic parameters, specifications and performance requirements appropriate to each problem testing and solutions to RF amplifiers electronic problems documenting instruction for implementation of solutions that incorporate risk control measure to be followed documenting justification of solutions implemented in accordance with professional standards dealing with unplanned events applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, workplace procedures and practices, including using risk control measures applying sustainable energy principles and practices.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

RF amplifiers problems, including: RF amplifiers: selection of RF components frequency response of amplifiers gain levelling techniques tuned amplifiers techniques for impedance matching capacitive and transformer coupling double-tuned circuits tapped C and L circuits for Z-matching (use of S parameters and Smith charts) small signal RF amplifiers RF power amplifiers class A,B,C,D - low power (1W)/high power (kWs) - typical circuits power combiners strip line circuit techniques transmission lines and antennas: reflectometry minimum and maximum voltage and current values on a transmission line carrying an RF signal transmission line loss measured in decibels EH field directions in relation to antenna elements WHS/OHS standards, codes and regulations of Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for power, frequency and antenna gain engineering principles relevant industry standards relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes relevant workplace documentation relevant workplace policies and procedures.

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