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Evidence Guide: ICTRFN301 - Install a radio communications antenna and feedline

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ICTRFN301 - Install a radio communications antenna and feedline

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

Plan assembly of antenna system

  1. Arrange access to site according to required procedure
  2. Apply all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards in planning process
  3. Obtain relevant antenna specifications, requirements and radio communication site management book (RCSMB) from appropriate personnel
  4. Organise appropriate installation personnel to be available on site
  5. Assess relevant hazard levels from RCSMB and take appropriate preventative action according to prescribed safety requirements
  6. Identify other antennas at site location and notify those who may be affected by outages
  7. Inspect antenna system and feedline for physical damage before further work is performed
  8. Organise tools and equipment and ensure they are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer’s specifications
Arrange access to site according to required procedure

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Apply all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards in planning process

Completed
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Obtain relevant antenna specifications, requirements and radio communication site management book (RCSMB) from appropriate personnel

Completed
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Organise appropriate installation personnel to be available on site

Completed
Date:

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Assess relevant hazard levels from RCSMB and take appropriate preventative action according to prescribed safety requirements

Completed
Date:

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Identify other antennas at site location and notify those who may be affected by outages

Completed
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Inspect antenna system and feedline for physical damage before further work is performed

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

Completed
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Assemble, mount and align antenna and prepare feedline

  1. Follow site specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures
  2. Assemble antenna system in safe manner according to manufacturer’s instructions
  3. Mount antenna with correct azimuth and polarisation according to manufacturer’s instructions and work practices
  4. Install radome to antenna if provided
  5. Install lightning protection systems according to plans and specifications
  6. Align antenna in horizontal and vertical planes to maximise signal
Follow site specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures

Completed
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Assemble antenna system in safe manner according to manufacturer’s instructions

Completed
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Mount antenna with correct azimuth and polarisation according to manufacturer’s instructions and work practices

Completed
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Install radome to antenna if provided

Completed
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Install lightning protection systems according to plans and specifications

Completed
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Align antenna in horizontal and vertical planes to maximise signal

Completed
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Test antenna installation and document test results

  1. Conduct performance tests in safe manner according to manufacturer’s specifications and instructions
  2. Record, interpret and compare test results with manufacturer’s data or design specifications
  3. Confirm correct overall operation of antenna system
Conduct performance tests in safe manner according to manufacturer’s specifications and instructions

Completed
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Record, interpret and compare test results with manufacturer’s data or design specifications

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Confirm correct overall operation of antenna system

Completed
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Complete administrative tasks and clean up site

  1. Complete and store appropriate records and test results according to enterprise policy
  2. Label radio frequency (RF) transmitter equipment and feedlines according to legislation
  3. Notify all affected by outage that normal operation can resume
  4. Clean, pack and store all tools and test equipment, and organise transport in suitable protective casing where appropriate
  5. Restore any changes made to worksite to client’s satisfaction and obtain sign off
Complete and store appropriate records and test results according to enterprise policy

Completed
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Label radio frequency (RF) transmitter equipment and feedlines according to legislation

Completed
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Notify all affected by outage that normal operation can resume

Completed
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Clean, pack and store all tools and test equipment, and organise transport in suitable protective casing where appropriate

Completed
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Restore any changes made to worksite to client’s satisfaction and obtain sign off

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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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. Plan assembly of antenna system

1.1 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.2 Apply all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards in planning process

1.3 Obtain relevant antenna specifications, requirements and radio communication site management book (RCSMB) from appropriate personnel

1.4 Organise appropriate installation personnel to be available on site

1.5 Assess relevant hazard levels from RCSMB and take appropriate preventative action according to prescribed safety requirements

1.6 Identify other antennas at site location and notify those who may be affected by outages

1.7 Inspect antenna system and feedline for physical damage before further work is performed

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

2. Assemble, mount and align antenna and prepare feedline

2.1 Follow site specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures

2.2 Assemble antenna system in safe manner according to manufacturer’s instructions

2.3 Mount antenna with correct azimuth and polarisation according to manufacturer’s instructions and work practices

2.4 Install radome to antenna if provided

2.5 Install lightning protection systems according to plans and specifications

2.6 Align antenna in horizontal and vertical planes to maximise signal

3. Test antenna installation and document test results

3.1 Conduct performance tests in safe manner according to manufacturer’s specifications and instructions

3.2 Record, interpret and compare test results with manufacturer’s data or design specifications

3.3 Confirm correct overall operation of antenna system

4. Complete administrative tasks and clean up site

4.1 Complete and store appropriate records and test results according to enterprise policy

4.2 Label radio frequency (RF) transmitter equipment and feedlines according to legislation

4.3 Notify all affected by outage that normal operation can resume

4.4 Clean, pack and store all tools and test equipment, and organise transport in suitable protective casing where appropriate

4.5 Restore any changes made to worksite to client’s satisfaction 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. Plan assembly of antenna system

1.1 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.2 Apply all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards in planning process

1.3 Obtain relevant antenna specifications, requirements and radio communication site management book (RCSMB) from appropriate personnel

1.4 Organise appropriate installation personnel to be available on site

1.5 Assess relevant hazard levels from RCSMB and take appropriate preventative action according to prescribed safety requirements

1.6 Identify other antennas at site location and notify those who may be affected by outages

1.7 Inspect antenna system and feedline for physical damage before further work is performed

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

2. Assemble, mount and align antenna and prepare feedline

2.1 Follow site specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures

2.2 Assemble antenna system in safe manner according to manufacturer’s instructions

2.3 Mount antenna with correct azimuth and polarisation according to manufacturer’s instructions and work practices

2.4 Install radome to antenna if provided

2.5 Install lightning protection systems according to plans and specifications

2.6 Align antenna in horizontal and vertical planes to maximise signal

3. Test antenna installation and document test results

3.1 Conduct performance tests in safe manner according to manufacturer’s specifications and instructions

3.2 Record, interpret and compare test results with manufacturer’s data or design specifications

3.3 Confirm correct overall operation of antenna system

4. Complete administrative tasks and clean up site

4.1 Complete and store appropriate records and test results according to enterprise policy

4.2 Label radio frequency (RF) transmitter equipment and feedlines according to legislation

4.3 Notify all affected by outage that normal operation can resume

4.4 Clean, pack and store all tools and test equipment, and organise transport in suitable protective casing where appropriate

4.5 Restore any changes made to worksite to client’s satisfaction and obtain sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

determine installation requirements and ensure site inspection activities are conducted prior to installation

conduct installation of a communications antenna according to plans and specifications

assess hazard levels at a radio frequency (RF) site and apply knowledge of safety precautions for self, fellow workers and the public

mount an antenna, connect a transmission line and physically align an antenna

use appropriate test equipment to perform a return loss sweep measurement or a measurement of forward and reflected power on at least two different antenna systems.

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 current industry practice for antenna installation including:

earthing

lightning protection

describe the procedures and equipment required for:

antenna sweep testing to measure return loss

measurement of distance to fault

measurement of feedline insertion loss

measurement of forward and reflected RF power

summarise features of instrument and equipment test methods and performance requirements

outline legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that directly impact on operation and testing of radio communications antennas and equipment

identify the general components and installation of antennas and feedlines

discuss the application of RF and electromagnetic radiation (EMR) standards and specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements

discuss the impact on the use and testing of radio communications instruments and equipment

identify the types of antennas that can withstand extreme environments

summarise typical issues and challenges that occur in telecommunications antenna installations.