Release 

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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 and prepare for coverage prediction

1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, work health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.3 Establish type of coverage required

1.4 Determine specifications and minimum acceptable signal level or timing signal delay within coverage area

1.5 Use prediction software specific to enterprise

1.6 Verify mapping coordinate system to be used

1.7 Create custom antenna pattern files representative of expected antenna type for type of coverage required

2. Load data into software program and create coverage plot

2.1 Select and load system parameters

2.2 Select and load antenna elements or antenna pattern files

2.3 Select suitable propagation model settings applicable to study

2.4 Load appropriate clutter properties

2.5 Create coverage plot using appropriate plot options settings

3. Analyse coverage plot outcomes

3.1 Evaluate initial coverage plot against initial specifications

3.2 Adjust system parameters and antenna elements until coverage plot is within specifications

3.3 Compare measured signal strength at various locations with predicted values

3.4 Use measured data to correct and fine tune model

3.5 Evaluate range of possible solutions and make appropriate recommendations to ensure transmission meets operational requirements

4. Complete documentation

4.1 Tabulate results

4.2 Prepare report with final recommendations

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.4

• Recognises and interprets regulatory and technical information from relevant sources to determine all specifications and frameworks

Writing

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

• Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation and when presenting recommendations to relevant personnel

Oral Communication

1.2, 1.6, 3.5

• Liaises with internal and external personnel about technical, operational and commercial matters using specific and relevant language
• Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding

Numeracy

1.4, 3.3, 3.4

• Evaluates and interprets technical data to convert measurements and comprehend results

Navigate the world of work

1.1

• Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory requirements with specific reference to safety

Get the work done

1.2, 1.3, 1.5-1.7, 2.1-2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5

• Determines job priorities and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks
• Understands the ways in which digital systems and tools are used and recognises all operational applications
• 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 faults in different situations, adapts procedures and modifies activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
• Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making slight adjustments if necessary and addressing some unexpected issues

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Equivalence status 

ICTRFN503 Evaluate and analyse radio frequency signal coverage plots

ICTRFN5179A Evaluate and analyse radio frequency signal coverage plots

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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