Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Plan to conduct RF measurements

1.1 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.2 Determine type of measurements required based on industry environment

1.3 Assess impact of conducting measurements on network and advise clients and appropriate person accordingly

1.4 Assess previous measurement data if available

2. Conduct RF measurements

2.1 Check that prescribed safety arrangements associated with RF radiation are in place; otherwise, take corrective action

2.2 Monitor work activity to ensure it meets site specifications, and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

2.3 Configure test equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications

2.4 Conduct measurements according to planned requirements

2.5 Assess RF levels at occupational and non-occupational distances

2.6 Record all measurements and test configurations

3. Analyse measurement outcomes

3.1 Verify measurements against relevant standards and vendor specifications

3.2 Assess problems and variance for corrective action, and notify appropriate person according to enterprise procedures

3.3 Record processes and recommendations

4. Document measurement results

4.1 Complete client documentations

4.2 Notify client to obtain sign off

Skill

Performance Criteria

Description

Reading

2.3, 3.1

• Recognises and interprets information from relevant sources to determine technical specifications and regulatory and legislative requirements

Writing

1.3, 2.6, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2

• Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation and in written communications with clients

Oral Communication

1.3, 3.2, 4.2

• Uses specific and relevant language and appropriate tone to provide and ask for technical, operational and legal advice
• Uses listening techniques to determine understanding

Numeracy

1.4, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1

• Evaluates and reviews numerical information when undertaking test measurements, interpreting results, calibrating equipment and evaluating performance

Navigate the world of work

2.1, 2.2, 3.2

• Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, with specific reference to safety
• Understands the nature and purpose of own role and associated responsibilities

Get the work done

1.1-1.3, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3

• Determines job priorities and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks
• Identifies and assembles the instruments, equipment and access required to competently undertake the job
• Takes responsibility for routine decision making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking situational factors into account
• Diagnoses and implements standard solutions to minimise measurement errors

Code and title current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTRFN401 Conduct radio frequency measurements

ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.