Install digital reception equipment

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICTDRE3156B, 'Install digital reception equipment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Install digital reception equipment' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for installation

1.1 Review preparation to ensure work complies with requirements of relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

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 the work site and complete a job safety analysis (JSA) before commencing work

1.4 Confirm location of digital reception equipment and fittings with customer

1.5 Identify barriers to installation and develop strategies to overcome them within time and budget restrictions

1.6 Select and obtain tools and materials appropriate for the work order

2. Install hardware and equipment

2.1 Measure signal level at wall plate to ensure received signal strength is adequate

2.2 Test customer’s existing equipment for operational condition and reception quality

2.3 Notify customer of detected problems and record remedial actions if required

2.4 Identify interconnection cabling requirements and prepare cables for job requirements

2.5 Affix wall plate to agreed position on wall and secure cable according to specification

2.6 Connect set top unit to customer equipment and connect cabling between wall plate and set top unit following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements

2.7 Power up set top unit and configure it to customer requirements

2.8 Activate customer services to complete hardware installation where required

3. Commission and test installation

3.1 Conduct functional test to assess transmission signal quality

3.2 Conduct tests to ensure that quality of all services are being delivered against pre-existing conditions

3.3 Check that all interconnected equipment is functional

4. Finalise installation and handover to customer

4.1 Restore site to original condition and customer satisfaction

4.2 Assess damages that may have occurred during installation and arrange with customer for repair or replacement of damaged components

4.3 Remove waste and debris from site and dispose of in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner

4.4 Conduct customer training appropriate to the equipment, services and vendor literature

5. Complete contract documentation

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

5.2 Prepare invoices and other financial documentation, where required, and present to customer

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICTDRE3156B appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT30813 - Certificate III in Telecommunications Fixed Wireless Installation
  • ICT30313 - Certificate III in Telecommunications Cabling
  • ICT20113 - Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology
  • ICT30413 - Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology
  • ICT30213 - Certificate III in Telecommunications
  • ICT20413 - Certificate II in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology

And the skillsets: