Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct and test a radio communications transmitting or receiving device. This is an entry level and foundation unit in radio communications. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Technical staff in the field of radio communications apply the skills and knowledge in this unit to assemble and test a radio transmitter or receiver. Relevant job roles include radio maintenance technician, radio installer and radio repairer. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare to construct radio communications device |
1.1. Prepare for construction applying all relevant legislation , codes , regulations and standards and identify any safety issues 1.2. Determine details of radio communications device to be constructed from project specifications 1.3. Produce wiring diagram, component list and block diagram of the radio communications device to prepare for the construction and testing of the device 1.4. Draw up plans showing the method of construction and the enclosure details 1.5. Designate suitable test points along the signal flow paths on circuit diagram for testing of the functional blocks 1.6. Produce test setups to evaluate the performance of the radio communications device 1.7. Obtain tools and test equipment |
2. Construct and test radio communications device |
2.1. Assemble radio communications device according to circuit diagram and layout drawing 2.2. Test performance and operation of individual functional blocks and overall radio communications device according to the test regime 2.3. Transmit or receive signals to evaluate the qualitative performance through radio communications device |
3. Complete documentation and clean up worksite |
3.1. Document results of test procedures and compare with initial project specifications 3.2. Finalise project report and make recommendations for improvement to the radio communications device 3.3. Remove waste from worksite according to environmental requirements and restore site to safe condition |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant legislation , codes , regulations and standards may include: |
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Safety issues may relate to: |
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Radio communications device may include: |
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Project specifications may include: |
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Component list may include: |
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Block diagram may include: |
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Method of construction may include: |
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Enclosure details may include: |
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Test points may include: |
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Tools may include: |
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Test equipment may include: |
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Performance may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Telecommunications |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |
Radio frequency networks |