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Evidence Guide: ICTRFN201 - Install a satellite antenna

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ICTRFN201 - Install a satellite antenna

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for work on satellite antenna

  1. Prepare for installation, applying all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and identify any safety issues
  2. Organise resources to be available on site
  3. Contact client to arrange access to site and notify about possible outage
  4. 1.4 Organise tools and equipment and ensure they are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer's specifications
  5. Obtain details of satellite to be acquired and precise details of satellite antenna location
  6. Determine azimuth and elevation for satellite receiving antenna
  7. Determine polarisation angle of satellite receiving antenna feedhorn
  8. Determine suitable position to mount antenna with agreement from client
Prepare for installation, applying all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and identify any safety issues

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Organise resources to be available on site

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

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

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

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Determine azimuth and elevation for satellite receiving antenna

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Determine polarisation angle of satellite receiving antenna feedhorn

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Determine suitable position to mount antenna with agreement from client

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Assemble and mount satellite antenna and cables

  1. Assemble satellite antenna on site according to plans, specifications and enterprise guidelines using safe industry practices
  2. Connect coaxial cable to antenna and install lightning protection devices
  3. Mount satellite antenna on to installed mounting arrangements and set initial antenna azimuth, elevation and polarisation
Assemble satellite antenna on site according to plans, specifications and enterprise guidelines using safe industry practices

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Connect coaxial cable to antenna and install lightning protection devices

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

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Test and align antenna system

  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
  2. 3.2 Conduct performance tests according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise guidelines
  3. 3.3 Interpret test results, compare with manufacturer's design specifications and make adjustments
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

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

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

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Complete administrative duties

  1. Record test results and complete appropriate records
  2. Secure and clean up site to original condition in environmentally safe manner
  3. Notify client of work completion and obtain sign off
Record test results and complete appropriate records

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

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Notify client of work completion and obtain sign off

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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.