Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations

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 UEEEC0046, 'Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations' 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

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to operate an amateur radio communication station

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied

1.2

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for amateur radio activities

1.3

Scope of operation of activity is identified in accordance with relevant industry standards

1.4

Sources of materials required for the amateur radio activities are identified and utilised in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

1.5

Interference with other services is recognised and maintained in accordance with operating practices and advice is sought from relevant person/s

1.6

Resources, tools, apparatus and testing devices needed to carry out work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

2

Operate an amateur radio communication station

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed

2.2

Need to test and measure equipment is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS and workplace procedures

2.3

Circuits/apparatus are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS and workplace procedures

2.4

Radio communications operating practices are demonstrated in accordance with workplace procedures and applicable radio spectrum regulations

2.5

Amateur radio communication station is operated in accordance with relevant industry standards

2.6

Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are selected on the basis of safety discussions with relevant person/s and/or specified work outcomes

2.7

Set-up is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles

3

Maintain an amateur radio communication station

3.1

WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed

3.2

Dismantled modules/sub-assemblies are tagged for reassembly and stored to protect them against loss or damage

3.3

Apparatus is dismantled and assembled in accordance with manufacturer guidelines

3.4

Repairs are conducted without damage to other components, apparatus or circuits in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Repairs are carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices

3.6

Apparatus is assembled in an appropriate sequence with all modules/sub-assemblies and parts correctly placed, secured and connected in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and relevant industry standards

3.7

Repaired radio equipment is inspected, tested and returned to service to ensure operating parameters are in accordance with relevant industry standards and applicable radio spectrum regulations

3.8

Workplace procedures for referring unplanned events to relevant authorities are followed

3.9

Work and operating area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

4

Identify and assemble amateur radio communication equipment

4.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed

4.2

Items are identified for assembly

4.3

Item is assembled in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant engineering standards

4.4

Assembled unit is tested and operating parameters of the station are in accordance with workplace procedures, relevant industry standards and applicable radio spectrum regulations

4.5

Adjustments are made to equipment, as required, for optimise reception

4.6

Equipment is commissioned as constructed for on-air performance

5

Complete work and maintain reports

5.1

WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed

5.2

Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

5.3

Adjustment settings are documented and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures