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

UEEEC0009 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Commission satellite and microwave communication systems

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEEEC0009 - Commission satellite and microwave communication systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up and adjust satellite and microwave communication systems.It includes setting up and adjusting of satellite and microwave communication systems for optimum performance. It also includes working safely, signal testing and analysis, adjusting equipment, following procedures and completing documentation.Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.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.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to commissioning microwave and satellite communication systems

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Electronics and 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: Prepare to set up satellite and microwave system measuring instruments
  • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
       
Element: WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for communication system work
       
Element: Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted on job safety assessments, risk assessed and risk control measures implemented
       
Element: Appropriate person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
       
Element: Measurement parameters are identified by reviewing transmission/reception requirements and equipment manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for the communication system work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
       
Element: Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with job requirements
       
Element: Need to inspect, test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and conducted within workplace safety procedures
       
Element: Circuits are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Set up satellite and microwave communication system measuring instruments
  • WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out satellite and microwave communication work are followed
       
Element: Testing/measuring instruments and devices are connected and set up in accordance with requirements for satellite and microwave communication system
       
Element: Measuring instruments are set up and adjusted in accordance with transmission/reception requirements and equipment manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Adjustments are made to provide optimum transmission/reception performance within regulatory requirements
       
Element: Decisions for dealing with unplanned situations are made from discussions with appropriate person/s and job specifications and requirements
       
Element: Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
       
Element: Setting-up satellite and microwave communication system is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
       
Element: Complete and report set-up activities
  • WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and workplace procedures are followed
       
Element: Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Adjustment settings are documented and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
       


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.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

identifying measurement parameters

setting up and adjusting in accordance with communication systems requirements and equipment manufacturer’s instructions

documenting adjustment settings with established procedures

dealing with unplanned events

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

commissioning microwave and satellite communications system

implementing relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

electronic communications, satellite and microwave, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:

propagation of electromagnetic waves through the atmosphere, transmission lines and waveguides, including characteristic impedance, impedance matching, standing waves and microwave frequency bands

microwave device parameters involving wavelength, phase, voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), impedance matching, circuit parameters, amplifiers, transmission, reception, oscillation, noise figure and noise temperature

microwave devices and components

microwave operational constraints and operating parameters such as power, bandwidth, gain, efficiency, operational life, electrical parameters, stability, cooling, size, testing and device selection

microwave measurements, test equipment and testing techniques

EMI/EMC, generation, suppression and reduction

satellite communications systems encompassing:

types of satellite systems and sub-systems

earth station locality and antenna parameters

link specifications and link calculations

base band signalling processes

modulation and system access

commissioning electronic communication systems encompassing:

purpose of commissioning

commissioning planning and documentation

initial tests and adjustments

commissioning procedures

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Commissioning satellite and microwave communication systems must include at least the following:

two microwave/satellite communication systems

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
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out satellite and microwave communication work are followed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and workplace procedures are followed 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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