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ICTDRE303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install a complex digital reception system

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTDRE303 - Install a complex digital reception system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, install, test and commission a complex digital reception system.It applies to individuals who work on complex radio frequency (RF) and digital distribution systems, such as master antenna television (MATV) and satellite master antenna television (SMATV), in commercial or multi-dwelling unit (MDU) environments.Work functions in occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the Telecommunications – Digital Reception Technology industry and include access to:

site for complex digital reception system installation

complex digital reception systems currently used in industry

test equipment required for digital reception system installation and testing.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan installation of a complex digital reception system
  • Notify customer to arrange access to site and identify customer equipment
  • Select type of complex digital systems and consequent constraints on installation according to customer specifications
  • Complete a job safety analysis (JSA) identifying work health and safety (WHS) issues
  • Prepare for installation according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • Verify design requirements are suitable for site application and required system performance
       
Element: Assemble complex digital reception system
  • Select and obtain materials, tools and equipment for installation
  • Select suitable headend location and cable access
  • Build headend according to design requirements and manufacturer’s specifications
  • Configure headend and distribution devices to operate according to design and manufacturer’s specifications
  • Run cables along identified routes
  • Terminate cables according to both design and manufacturer’s specifications
       
Element: Test and commission system
  • Conduct performance test operation of headend and distribution devices
  • Activate system and conduct signal measurement using test equipment
  • Record and analyse initial test results for quality of service according to design specifications
  • Rectify identified faults and adjust system to optimal operation
  • Conduct final signal measurement using test equipment to optimise performance
  • Update design plans to ‘as built’ status
       
Element: Complete administrative tasks
  • Record final commissioning test results and settings in line with client requirements
  • Complete appropriate records and test results, and store according to policy
  • Complete all financial and other documentation
  • Hand over to customer and obtain sign off
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan installation of a complex digital reception system

1.1 Notify customer to arrange access to site and identify customer equipment

1.2 Select type of complex digital systems and consequent constraints on installation according to customer specifications

1.3 Complete a job safety analysis (JSA) identifying work health and safety (WHS) issues

1.4 Prepare for installation according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.5 Verify design requirements are suitable for site application and required system performance

2. Assemble complex digital reception system

2.1 Select and obtain materials, tools and equipment for installation

2.2 Select suitable headend location and cable access

2.3 Build headend according to design requirements and manufacturer’s specifications

2.4 Configure headend and distribution devices to operate according to design and manufacturer’s specifications

2.5 Run cables along identified routes

2.6 Terminate cables according to both design and manufacturer’s specifications

3. Test and commission system

3.1 Conduct performance test operation of headend and distribution devices

3.2 Activate system and conduct signal measurement using test equipment

3.3 Record and analyse initial test results for quality of service according to design specifications

3.4 Rectify identified faults and adjust system to optimal operation

3.5 Conduct final signal measurement using test equipment to optimise performance

3.6 Update design plans to ‘as built’ status

4. Complete administrative tasks

4.1 Record final commissioning test results and settings in line with client requirements

4.2 Complete appropriate records and test results, and store according to policy

4.3 Complete all financial and other documentation

4.4 Hand over to customer and obtain sign off

Evidence of ability to:

obtain relevant approvals for access to site and equipment

plan, assemble and install a complex digital reception system

conduct functionality tests and interpret results

examine performance of adjustments (tuning, balancing and replacing components)

perform handover with customer

apply related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain procedures and equipment required for measurement of:

forward and reflected radio frequency (RF) power

feedline insertion loss

distance to fault

modulation error rate (MER) and bit error rate (BER) for purpose of signal integrity

identify features of instruments, test equipment and performance requirements

review legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements directly impacting operation and testing of radio communications antennas and equipment

summarise principles of master antenna television (MATV) and satellite master antenna television (SMATV)

describe RF spectrum and its relationship to digital reception systems

discuss RF awareness, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) standards and specific WHS requirements impacting use and testing of radio communications instruments and equipment

outline typical issues and challenges that occur in telecommunications antenna installations


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan installation of a complex digital reception system

1.1 Notify customer to arrange access to site and identify customer equipment

1.2 Select type of complex digital systems and consequent constraints on installation according to customer specifications

1.3 Complete a job safety analysis (JSA) identifying work health and safety (WHS) issues

1.4 Prepare for installation according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.5 Verify design requirements are suitable for site application and required system performance

2. Assemble complex digital reception system

2.1 Select and obtain materials, tools and equipment for installation

2.2 Select suitable headend location and cable access

2.3 Build headend according to design requirements and manufacturer’s specifications

2.4 Configure headend and distribution devices to operate according to design and manufacturer’s specifications

2.5 Run cables along identified routes

2.6 Terminate cables according to both design and manufacturer’s specifications

3. Test and commission system

3.1 Conduct performance test operation of headend and distribution devices

3.2 Activate system and conduct signal measurement using test equipment

3.3 Record and analyse initial test results for quality of service according to design specifications

3.4 Rectify identified faults and adjust system to optimal operation

3.5 Conduct final signal measurement using test equipment to optimise performance

3.6 Update design plans to ‘as built’ status

4. Complete administrative tasks

4.1 Record final commissioning test results and settings in line with client requirements

4.2 Complete appropriate records and test results, and store according to policy

4.3 Complete all financial and other documentation

4.4 Hand over to customer and obtain sign off

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Notify customer to arrange access to site and identify customer equipment 
Select type of complex digital systems and consequent constraints on installation according to customer specifications 
Complete a job safety analysis (JSA) identifying work health and safety (WHS) issues 
Prepare for installation according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Verify design requirements are suitable for site application and required system performance 
Select and obtain materials, tools and equipment for installation 
Select suitable headend location and cable access 
Build headend according to design requirements and manufacturer’s specifications 
Configure headend and distribution devices to operate according to design and manufacturer’s specifications 
Run cables along identified routes 
Terminate cables according to both design and manufacturer’s specifications 
Conduct performance test operation of headend and distribution devices 
Activate system and conduct signal measurement using test equipment 
Record and analyse initial test results for quality of service according to design specifications 
Rectify identified faults and adjust system to optimal operation 
Conduct final signal measurement using test equipment to optimise performance 
Update design plans to ‘as built’ status 
Record final commissioning test results and settings in line with client requirements 
Complete appropriate records and test results, and store according to policy 
Complete all financial and other documentation 
Hand over to customer and obtain sign off 

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