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 take measurements, find faults, undertake minor repairs and commission new instruments and equipment.
It applies to individuals with proficient technical skills including field officers from regulatory authorities or other private and public organisations. In this role, individuals must comply with radio communications transmitter licensing requirements, operator certificates for maritime and aeronautical services, work health and safety (WHS) and electromagnetic radiation (EMR) licensing requirements.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Telecommunications – radio frequency networks
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 for use of instruments and field equipment |
1.1 Plan and prepare work according to site procedures, operating environment and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2 Select measurements required to meet performance outcomes 1.3 Read, interpret and use equipment and system manuals, specifications and relevant organisational policy to determine work requirements 1.4 Select and ensure equipment for work activities is ready for operation 1.5 Determine, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues 1.6 Adhere to relevant emergency procedures, policy guidelines and WHS procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant |
2. Test instruments and field equipment |
2.1 Perform safety checks according to instrument and equipment manual and organisational procedures 2.2 Confirm equipment is calibrated and calibration label is within approved timeframes 2.3 Select appropriate traceable calibrated equipment where measurements are required to be traceable according to national standards 2.4 Label and report damaged or unsafe instruments and field equipment, and send for service 2.5 Update operational log books |
3. Operate instruments and field equipment |
3.1 Optimise instrument and equipment settings for particular measurement or analysis 3.2 Perform measurements with optimum precision given field and technical constraints 3.3 Assess data for accuracy and precision against quality control information, known standards and references within measurement uncertainty |
4. Maintain instruments and field equipment |
4.1 Use fault finding techniques to verify and rectify faults 4.2 Perform preventative maintenance within limits of authorisation and report equipment wear and faults 4.3 Replace defective parts and make adjustments according to equipment specifications 4.4 Seek expert help from appropriate colleagues where problems are encountered 4.5 Update maintenance and calibration records according to organisational procedures |
5. Commission new instruments and equipment |
5.1 Arrange commissioning procedures with manufacturer's agent 5.2 Unpack, check and assemble instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's warranty requirements 5.3 Check instrument and equipment performance against specifications prior to acceptance of item 5.4 Prepare operating instructions and make available to relevant personnel |
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, 1.3, 3.3, 4.3, 5.2, 5.3 |
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Writing |
1.5, 2.4, 2.5, 4.2, 4.5, 5.1, 5.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.5, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1 |
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Numeracy |
3.2, 3.3, 5.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 1.6, 2.1, 2.3, 4.5 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 4.1-4.3, 5.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTRFN305 Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment |
ICTRFN3175A Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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