Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUAECO003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and control radio networks

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAECO003 - Operate and control radio networks
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and control radio networks. It includes using radio networks and identifying faults in radio networks.The unit applies to individuals who operate and control radio networks within an emergency communications centre, respond to organisational requests, and support operational events.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Emergency Communications
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: Use radio networks
  • Radio network is accessed, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Radio equipment is operated, in accordance with organisational instructions
  • Channels, frequencies and talk groups are allocated, selected and deselected, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Relevant codes, terminology, call signs and abbreviations are used to receive and transmit information, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Organisational radio communication protocols are followed to transmit and receive messages
  • Radio contact is monitored, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Networks are controlled and coordinated to ensure equitable access and prioritisation of operations
  • Networks are operated, in accordance with organisational operational requirements and legislation
  • Equipment is used safely, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and instructions
       
Element: Radio equipment is operated, in accordance with organisational instructions
       
Element: Channels, frequencies and talk groups are allocated, selected and deselected, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Relevant codes, terminology, call signs and abbreviations are used to receive and transmit information, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Organisational radio communication protocols are followed to transmit and receive messages
       
Element: Radio contact is monitored, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Networks are controlled and coordinated to ensure equitable access and prioritisation of operations
       
Element: Networks are operated, in accordance with organisational operational requirements and legislation
       
Element: Equipment is used safely, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and instructions
       
Element: Identify faults in the radio network
  • Technical faults in the radio network are identified and appropriate action is taken, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Backup arrangements or alternative systems are utilised when primary system fails or as required
       

Submission Requirements

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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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Radio network is accessed, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Radio equipment is operated, in accordance with organisational instructions 
Channels, frequencies and talk groups are allocated, selected and deselected, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Relevant codes, terminology, call signs and abbreviations are used to receive and transmit information, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Organisational radio communication protocols are followed to transmit and receive messages 
Radio contact is monitored, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Networks are controlled and coordinated to ensure equitable access and prioritisation of operations 
Networks are operated, in accordance with organisational operational requirements and legislation 
Equipment is used safely, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and instructions 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technical faults in the radio network are identified and appropriate action is taken, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAECO003 - Operate and control radio networks
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PUAECO003 - Operate and control radio networks

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