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ICTRFN201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install a satellite antenna

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTRFN201 - Install a satellite antenna
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assemble, connect, align and test equipment according to plans, specifications and site specific requirements. It applies to individuals who work on single and multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, telecommunications structures and at ground level to enable signals from geostationary communications satellites. Installations might be new or existing, stand alone or be a part of a site with multiple antennas.Work functions in the 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 – radio frequency networks field of work and include access to:

a suitable site for satellite antenna installation

a range of antennas and cables currently used in industry

a range of general tools and test equipment required for satellite antenna 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: Prepare for work on satellite antenna
  • Prepare for installation, applying all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and identify any safety issues
  • Organise resources to be available on site
  • Contact client to arrange access to site and notify about possible outage
  • 1.4 Organise tools and equipment and ensure they are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer's specifications
  • Obtain details of satellite to be acquired and precise details of satellite antenna location
  • Determine azimuth and elevation for satellite receiving antenna
  • Determine polarisation angle of satellite receiving antenna feedhorn
  • Determine suitable position to mount antenna with agreement from client
       
Element: Assemble and mount satellite antenna and cables
  • Assemble satellite antenna on site according to plans, specifications and enterprise guidelines using safe industry practices
  • Connect coaxial cable to antenna and install lightning protection devices
  • Mount satellite antenna on to installed mounting arrangements and set initial antenna azimuth, elevation and polarisation
       
Element: Test and align antenna system
  • Connect installed antenna system to satellite receiver or test equipment and make final adjustments to azimuth, elevation and polarisation to optimise signal level and quality
  • 3.2 Conduct performance tests according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise guidelines
  • 3.3 Interpret test results, compare with manufacturer's design specifications and make adjustments
       
Element: Complete administrative duties
  • Record test results and complete appropriate records
  • Secure and clean up site to original condition in environmentally safe manner
  • Notify client of work completion and obtain sign off
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare for work on satellite antenna

1.1 Prepare for installation, applying all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and identify any safety issues

1.2 Organise resources to be available on site

1.3 Contact client to arrange access to site and notify about possible outage

1.4 Organise tools and equipment and ensure they are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer's specifications

1.5 Obtain details of satellite to be acquired and precise details of satellite antenna location

1.6 Determine azimuth and elevation for satellite receiving antenna

1.7 Determine polarisation angle of satellite receiving antenna feedhorn

1.8 Determine suitable position to mount antenna with agreement from client

2. Assemble and mount satellite antenna and cables

2.1 Assemble satellite antenna on site according to plans, specifications and enterprise guidelines using safe industry practices

2.2 Connect coaxial cable to antenna and install lightning protection devices

2.3 Mount satellite antenna on to installed mounting arrangements and set initial antenna azimuth, elevation and polarisation

3. Test and align antenna system

3.1 Connect installed antenna system to satellite receiver or test equipment and make final adjustments to azimuth, elevation and polarisation to optimise signal level and quality

3.2 Conduct performance tests according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise guidelines

3.3 Interpret test results, compare with manufacturer's design specifications and make adjustments

4. Complete administrative duties

4.1 Record test results and complete appropriate records

4.2 Secure and clean up site to original condition in environmentally safe manner

4.3 Notify client of work completion and obtain sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare the site and obtain resources in preparation for installation

determine satellite type and orientation

assemble, install, align and test a satellite antenna according to plans and specifications, and site specific safety requirements

conduct performance tests according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise guidelines.

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:

outline the following features of a satellite antenna:

directivity

operation of parabolic reflector and feedhorn

optimum placement

pattern

polarisation

discuss bit error ratio (BER)

summarise coaxial cable types and properties

discuss electromagnetic waves with reference to:

absorption by trees and buildings

effect of weather on absorption

awareness of exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR)

outline legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that directly impact on antenna installation

explain modulation:

bandwidth

individual spectrum shape of digital satellite television signals

discuss modulation error ratio (MER)

outline radio frequency (RF) spectrum terminology related to bands used for satellite broadcasting (C, S, L, Ku, Ka bands)

outline satellite antenna product knowledge

summarise signal level expressed in dBuV units

explain specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements that impact on the installation of satellite antenna equipment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare for work on satellite antenna

1.1 Prepare for installation, applying all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and identify any safety issues

1.2 Organise resources to be available on site

1.3 Contact client to arrange access to site and notify about possible outage

1.4 Organise tools and equipment and ensure they are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer's specifications

1.5 Obtain details of satellite to be acquired and precise details of satellite antenna location

1.6 Determine azimuth and elevation for satellite receiving antenna

1.7 Determine polarisation angle of satellite receiving antenna feedhorn

1.8 Determine suitable position to mount antenna with agreement from client

2. Assemble and mount satellite antenna and cables

2.1 Assemble satellite antenna on site according to plans, specifications and enterprise guidelines using safe industry practices

2.2 Connect coaxial cable to antenna and install lightning protection devices

2.3 Mount satellite antenna on to installed mounting arrangements and set initial antenna azimuth, elevation and polarisation

3. Test and align antenna system

3.1 Connect installed antenna system to satellite receiver or test equipment and make final adjustments to azimuth, elevation and polarisation to optimise signal level and quality

3.2 Conduct performance tests according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise guidelines

3.3 Interpret test results, compare with manufacturer's design specifications and make adjustments

4. Complete administrative duties

4.1 Record test results and complete appropriate records

4.2 Secure and clean up site to original condition in environmentally safe manner

4.3 Notify client of work completion 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
Prepare for installation, applying all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and identify any safety issues 
Organise resources to be available on site 
Contact client to arrange access to site and notify about possible outage 
1.4 Organise tools and equipment and ensure they are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer's specifications 
Obtain details of satellite to be acquired and precise details of satellite antenna location 
Determine azimuth and elevation for satellite receiving antenna 
Determine polarisation angle of satellite receiving antenna feedhorn 
Determine suitable position to mount antenna with agreement from client 
Assemble satellite antenna on site according to plans, specifications and enterprise guidelines using safe industry practices 
Connect coaxial cable to antenna and install lightning protection devices 
Mount satellite antenna on to installed mounting arrangements and set initial antenna azimuth, elevation and polarisation 
Connect installed antenna system to satellite receiver or test equipment and make final adjustments to azimuth, elevation and polarisation to optimise signal level and quality 
3.2 Conduct performance tests according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise guidelines 
3.3 Interpret test results, compare with manufacturer's design specifications and make adjustments 
Record test results and complete appropriate records 
Secure and clean up site to original condition in environmentally safe manner 
Notify client of work completion and obtain sign off 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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