This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and solving fundamental problems in electronic communications systems

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

KSEHA Fundamental electronic communications systems

Evidence shall show an understanding of fundamental electronic communications systems applying safe working practices and relevant Standards Codes and Regulations to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Requirements of a Radio Communications System

Safety

Communications system requirements

Notion of decibels including dB dBm dBmV dBuV

Antenna Types

Modulation

Baseband signals

Bandwidth

Wavelength and frequency

Radio spectrum

T Optical Communications Principles

Safety

Optical fibre fundamentals

Optical fibre parameters

Typical optical link

Bit rates

T Wave Propagation

Half wave dipole

Radiation patterns

Polarisation

Propagation modes

T Modulation Concepts and Amplitude Modulation AM

Modulation principles

Sidebands

Types of modulation Analog and digital modulation

Circuit verification of the modulation process

AM envelope

Diodes as modulatorsdemodulators

Modulation index Percentage Spectral content Over modulation

Calculating sideband frequency and power of AM signals

Bandwidth requirements for radio services

Bandwidth measurement

The diode demodulator circuit

T Introduction to Frequency and Phase Modulation

Typical deviations

Carsons rule

Sideband distribution

Carrier and sideband power

Phase modulation

Preemphasis Deemphasis

Limiter stage

FM detectors

T The superheterodyne Receiver

The TRF receiver

AM superheterodyne receiver block diagram

RF and IF amplifier

Image and intermediate frequencies

FM superheterodyne receiver

Sensitivity selectivity and image rejection

Measurements of receiver parameters

Binary Digital ModulationDemodulation

T Supplementary Receiver circuitry

AFC and AGC systems

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the Industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it must include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accord with industry and regulatory policy

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal everyday work influence decisions about howhow much the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each Element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems as described in and including

A

Applying knowledge of communication system and transmission media characteristics

B

Using logical and methodical approaches to solving system problems

C

Solving system problems

D

Providing written justification for solutions used

E

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit

These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to solving fundamental problems in electronic communications systems

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the industry to which this unit applies This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEEA and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEE101A and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit.