Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to connect and configure a media centre that integrates signal for distribution.
It applies to individuals working as installers in the digital reception sector integrating services from multiple sources and in multiple formats (radio frequency, digital, data, and voice) for both inward and outbound signals into complex customer systems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Telecommunications – Digital Reception Technology
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Evaluate existing customer equipment |
1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work 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 worksite and complete job safety analysis (JSA) before commencing work 1.4 Use test equipment to verify customer equipment is operational prior to installation 1.5 Assess equipment capabilities and connection types against customer requirements for suitability 1.6 Assess customer premises against installation plan according to client specifications and by-laws, standards and regulations 1.7 Produce an installation diagram using appropriate drawingsymbols to indicate connection details of customer system |
2. Design and build a multiple service customer system solution |
2.1 Determine connection requirements and pathways for eachservice to be connected and locate a signal source for each service 2.2 Confirm compatibility for proposed pathway options connections to existing system and for optimalperformance 2.3 Produce preliminary connection plan with block diagrams and specifications to optimise system performance 2.4 Evaluate connection plan design to determine any localspectrum management issues arising from multiple services 2.5 Produce final connection design with amendments to eliminate local spectrum managementcontentions, if required 2.6 Select and connect cables according to connection plan using appropriate materials 2.7 Activate equipment to check network operation 2.8 Resolve connection issues that arise during build phase and modify connection plan |
3. Provide enterprise equipment with multiple services |
3.1 Determine optimal method of connection to each service source according to client specifications 3.2 Connect service to system following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and test to identify and rectify connection issues 3.3 Notify service provider if problems cannot be rectified locally, and escalate unresolvable connection issues accordingly |
4. Configure services and optimise customer system across multiple services |
4.1 Conduct clientspecific and customer set-up operations for each service 4.2 Test performance of enterprise and customer equipment across a range of settings 4.3 Test integrated performance of system across multiple services 4.4 Record and evaluate test results to satisfy manufacturer’s operational margins 4.5 Tune customer equipment for optimal integrated performance across multiple services 4.6 Restore site to original condition and customer satisfaction |
5. Train customer and complete contract documentation |
5.1 Conduct customer training appropriate to equipment, services and vendor literature 5.2 Complete appropriate records and update administration systems according to enterprise policy 5.3 Record and store test results in appropriate database, leaving copies on site according to enterprise policy 5.4 Provide warranties to customer in required format where work and equipment are subject to warranty 5.5 Prepare invoices and other financial documentation where required and present to customer 5.6 Obtain authorised signatures on required documentation to confirm acceptance of completed work |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.4-1.6, 2.4, 3.1, 4.2, 5.1 |
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Writing |
1.3, 1.7, 2.3, 2.5, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5 |
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Oral Communication |
1.2, 1.3, 3.3, 5.1 |
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Numeracy |
4.3, 5.5 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 5.4, |
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Interact with others |
5.6 |
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Get the work done |
1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6-2.8, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTDRE402 Integrate data delivery modes |
ICTDRE4167A Integrate data delivery modes |
Updated to meet standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2