Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment. It involves taking measurements, fault-finding, minor repair and commissioning new instruments and equipment. Individuals must comply with radio communications transmitter licensing requirements and operator certificates for maritime and aeronautical services and occupational health and safety (OHS) electromagnetic radiation (EMR) licensing requirements. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Technical staff who work with radio communications equipment in radio communications apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. This may include field officers from regulatory authorities or other private and public organisations. |
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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 organisation 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 and hazards and environmental issues 1.6. Adhere to relevant emergency procedures, policy guidelines and OHS procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant |
2. Test the 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 to the National Measurements Act 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 the particular measurement or analysis 3.2. Perform measurements with the 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 organisation 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 |
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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Operating environment may include: |
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Legislation , codes , regulations and standards may include: |
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Measurements may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Potential risks and hazards may include: |
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Environmental issues may include: |
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Measurement uncertainty may include: |
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Maintenance 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 |