ICTDRE402
Integrate data delivery modes


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to connect and configure a media centre that integrates signal for distribution.

It applies to individuals working as installers in the digital reception sector integrating services from multiple sources and in multiple formats (radio frequency, digital, data, and voice) for both inward and outbound signals into complex customer systems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Evaluate existing customer equipment

1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work

1.2 Notify customer to verify installation order and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements

1.3 Notify supervisor of identified safety hazards at worksite and complete job safety analysis (JSA) before commencing work

1.4 Use test equipment to verify customer equipment is operational prior to installation

1.5 Assess equipment capabilities and connection types against customer requirements for suitability

1.6 Assess customer premises against installation plan according to client specifications and by-laws, standards and regulations

1.7 Produce an installation diagram using appropriate drawingsymbols to indicate connection details of customer system

2. Design and build a multiple service customer system solution

2.1 Determine connection requirements and pathways for eachservice to be connected and locate a signal source for each service

2.2 Confirm compatibility for proposed pathway options connections to existing system and for optimalperformance

2.3 Produce preliminary connection plan with block diagrams and specifications to optimise system performance

2.4 Evaluate connection plan design to determine any localspectrum management issues arising from multiple services

2.5 Produce final connection design with amendments to eliminate local spectrum managementcontentions, if required

2.6 Select and connect cables according to connection plan using appropriate materials

2.7 Activate equipment to check network operation

2.8 Resolve connection issues that arise during build phase and modify connection plan

3. Provide enterprise equipment with multiple services

3.1 Determine optimal method of connection to each service source according to client specifications

3.2 Connect service to system following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and test to identify and rectify connection issues

3.3 Notify service provider if problems cannot be rectified locally, and escalate unresolvable connection issues accordingly

4. Configure services and optimise customer system across multiple services

4.1 Conduct clientspecific and customer set-up operations for each service

4.2 Test performance of enterprise and customer equipment across a range of settings

4.3 Test integrated performance of system across multiple services

4.4 Record and evaluate test results to satisfy manufacturer’s operational margins

4.5 Tune customer equipment for optimal integrated performance across multiple services

4.6 Restore site to original condition and customer satisfaction

5. Train customer and complete contract documentation

5.1 Conduct customer training appropriate to equipment, services and vendor literature

5.2 Complete appropriate records and update administration systems according to enterprise policy

5.3 Record and store test results in appropriate database, leaving copies on site according to enterprise policy

5.4 Provide warranties to customer in required format where work and equipment are subject to warranty

5.5 Prepare invoices and other financial documentation where required and present to customer

5.6 Obtain authorised signatures on required documentation to confirm acceptance of completed work

Evidence of Performance

Evidence of ability to:

identify service requirements of a range of contemporary products

design and build a multiple service customer system solution

install and integrate at least two services to a customer system comprised of at least three equipment components applying all related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices

activate and optimise customer equipment using two or more signal sources

configure services and optimise customer system across multiple services

conduct functionality tests and interpret results

provide customer training appropriate to the equipment.

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


Evidence of Knowledge

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

list contemporary equipment and connection methods

outline customer service principles, particularly dealing with customers face to face

discuss enterprise or service specific knowledge of products and services supplied

describe equipment types:

amplifiers

couplers

taps

splitters

describe home automation

identify functions of home theatre system components

explain modulation techniques

discuss WHS general principles and enterprise specific job safety analysis (JSA) requirements

assess performance adjustments for tuning, balancing and replacing components

summarise quality assurance of enterprise requirements

evaluate security systems

review test analysis and diagnosis (enterprise diagnosis methods)

identify test equipment and signal measurement and other enterprise-specific tools

explain principles of video and audio technologies

explain wireless local area networks (WLANs)

explain wireless technology.


Assessment Conditions

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:

a site for data delivery modes integration

equipment currently used in industry

test equipment required for data delivery integration.

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


Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill

Performance

Criteria

Description

Reading

1.1, 1.4-1.6, 2.4, 3.1, 4.2, 5.1

Interprets textual information from appropriate sources to identify relevant and key information

Writing

1.3, 1.7, 2.3, 2.5, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5

Uses clear, specific and industry-related terminology to complete workplace documentation

Oral Communication

1.2, 1.3, 3.3, 5.1

Articulates clearly using appropriate language for environment, and uses listening techniques to confirm understanding

Numeracy

4.3, 5.5

Takes readings and measurements and interprets results

Uses simple calculations to prepare financial documentation

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 5.4,

Takes responsibility for following safe, sustainable, appropriate, and efficient workplace procedures

Interact with others

5.6

Liaises with customer to sign-off on completed work when completed to customer's requirements

Get the work done

1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6-2.8, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6

Plans, organises and implements tasks efficiently to meet customer requirements

Makes decisions on technical requirements

Advises service provider of any problems that cannot be resolved locally


Sectors

Telecommunications – Digital Reception Technology