Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to operate an amateur radio communication station.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for amateur radio activities
- The nature of the operation of activity is identified to be within the Amateur Radio Standard Licence Conditions Determination
- Sources of materials that may be required for the Amateur Radio activities are identified and utilised according to manufacturer specifications and established routines and procedures
- Interference to other services is recognised and attended to by good operating practices, and advice is sought from the ACMA to ensure interference to other services does not occur
- Resources, tools, apparatus and testing devices needed to carry out work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
- Operate an amateur radio communication station.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
- The need to test or measure equipment is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures
- Circuits/apparatus are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance with OHS requirements and procedures
- Radio communications operating practices and procedures are demonstrated and are in accordance with established requirements
- Amateur radio communication station is operated in accordance with Standard Licence Operator’s level as prescribed by the Australian Communication Media Authority
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety, discussions with appropriate persons and specified work outcomes
- Set-up is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles
- Maintain an amateur radio communication station
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Modules/sub-assemblies are tagged during the dismantling to help ensure correct and efficient reassembly and stored to protect them against loss or damage.
- Apparatus is dismantled and assembled in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Repairs are affected efficiently without damage to other components, apparatus or circuits and in accordance with established procedures
- Repairs are carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices
- Apparatus is assembled in an appropriate sequence with all modules/sub-assemblies and parts correctly placed, secured and connected in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and industry practice
- Repaired radio equipment, where appropriate, is tested and returned to service to ensure operating parameters are not exceeded
- Procedures for referring non-routine events to appropriate authorities are followed
- Work and operating area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures
- Identify and assemble amateur radio communication equipment and associated apparatus
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
- Requirements for the item to be assembled are identified
- Item is assembled in accordance with established procedures and relevant engineering standards
- Assembled unit is tested to ensure that the operating parameters of the station will not be compromised
- Adjustments are made to the equipment where required to optimise reception
- Commission the equipment as constructed for on air performance.
- Complete work and maintain reports