Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 7.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for evaluation of coverage plots

1.1 Arrange access to site according to required procedures, required legislation, work health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Establish type of coverage plots needed by relevant personnel

1.3 Determine specifications and minimum acceptable signal levels and timing signal delays within coverage area

1.4 Use software to predict coverage plot dimensions

1.5 Verify mapping coordinate system to be used

1.6 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 and antenna pattern files

2.3 Select required propagation model settings

2.4 Load required clutter properties

2.5 Generate coverage plot using required plot options settings

3. Analyse coverage plot outcomes

3.1 Evaluate coverage plot against initial specifications

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

3.3 Compare measured signal strength at required locations with predicted values

3.4 Use measured data to improve model

3.5 Make recommendations and ensure transmission meets operational requirements

4. Complete documentation

4.1 Tabulate results according to organisational requirements

4.2 Prepare report with final recommendations

SKILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Numeracy

• Evaluates and interprets technical data, converts measurements and comprehends results

Oral communication

• Liaises with internal and external personnel about technical, operational and commercial matters using specific and required language
• Uses listening and questioning techniques and confirms knowledge

Reading

• Recognises and interprets regulatory and technical information from required sources and determines all specifications and frameworks

Writing

• Uses clear, specific and industry-related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation

Planning and organising

• Determines job priorities and works systematically to complete clearly defined and familiar tasks
• Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making necessary adjustments and addressing key issues

Problem solving

• Diagnoses faults in specific situations, adapts procedures and modifies activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Self-management

• Takes responsibility for adherence to procedures relevant to legal and regulatory requirements with specific reference to safety
• Takes responsibility for routine decision making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking situational factors into account

Technology

• Determines ways in which digital systems and tools are used and recognises all required operational applications

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 7.0.