Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and undertake testing, including measuring, recording and interpreting results within all legislative and regulatory frameworks.
It applies to technicians who work in the field to install, maintain, upgrade and commission radio frequency (RF) telecommunications systems. These systems may include satellite and microwave, radio or television broadcasting, pay television, free to air television, radio frequency identification (RFID), mobile radio, cellular and worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) networks.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan to conduct RF measurements | 1.1 Access site according to enterprise procedures 1.2 Determine type of measurements required based on industry environment 1.3 Assess impact of conducting measurements on network and advise clients and appropriate person 1.4 Assess previous measurement data as required |
2. Take RF measurements | 2.1 Check that prescribed safety arrangements associated with RF radiation are in place and take corrective action as required 2.2 Monitor work activity to ensure it meets site specifications and relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards 2.3 Select industry approved test equipment 2.4 Configure test equipment according to manufacturer specifications 2.5 Conduct measurements according to planned requirements 2.6 Assess RF levels at occupational and non-occupational distances 2.7 Record all measurements and test configurations according to industry standards |
3. Analyse measurement outcomes | 3.1 Verify measurements against relevant standards and vendor specifications 3.2 Assess problems and variance for corrective action, and notify appropriate person according to enterprise procedures 3.3 Record processes and recommendations according to industry standards |
4. Document measurement results | 4.1 Complete customer documentation outlining results and recommendations 4.2 Notify customer to obtain sign-off |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance, but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Recognises and interprets information from relevant sources to determine technical specifications and regulatory and legislative requirements |
Writing | Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation and in written communications with clients |
Oral Communication | Uses specific and relevant language and appropriate tone to provide and ask for technical, operational and legal advice Uses listening techniques to determine understanding |
Numeracy | Evaluates and reviews numerical information when undertaking test measurements, interpreting results, calibrating equipment and evaluating performance |
Navigate the world of work | Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, with specific reference to safety Understands the nature and purpose of own role and associated responsibilities |
Get the work done | Determines job priorities and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks Identifies and assembles the instruments, equipment and access required to competently undertake the job Takes responsibility for routine decision making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking situational factors into account Diagnoses and implements standard solutions to minimise measurement errors |
Sectors
Telecommunications – Radio Frequency Networks