Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and test microwave antennae and waveguides. It includes preparing to install and test microwave antennae and waveguides, installing microwave antennae and waveguides, testing microwave antennae and waveguides, and reporting outcomes. Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications |
Competency Field
Electronics and Communications |
Unit Sector
Electrotechnology |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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Prepare to install and test microwave antennae and waveguides |
1.1 |
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for relevant work area are identified, obtained and applied |
1.2 |
Risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work |
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1.3 |
Risks/hazards are identified, assessed and reported to relevant person/s, and control measures implemented |
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1.4 |
Nature and location of the work is obtained from relevant person/s to determine scope of work |
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1.5 |
Instructions for coordinating work with others are obtained from relevant person/s and applied |
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1.6 |
Materials required for the work are determined in accordance with workplace procedures |
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1.7 |
Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety |
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2 |
Install microwave antennae and waveguides |
2.1 |
Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied |
2.2 |
Circuits/components are checked and isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures |
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2.3 |
Antennas are installed in specified locations and within limitations imposed by regulations |
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2.4 |
Hardware and accessories are installed straight and square in the required locations and within acceptable tolerances |
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2.5 |
Cables and conductors are terminated at accessories in accordance with relevant industry standards, manufacturer instructions and job specifications |
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2.6 |
Unplanned events are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures |
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2.7 |
Installation is conducted efficiently, without waste of materials, damage to apparatus circuits or the surrounding environment applying sustainable energy practices |
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3 |
Test microwave antennae and waveguides and report |
3.1 |
WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed |
3.2 |
Pre-commissioning adjustments are made to the installation and the system to optimise performance in accordance with system specifications |
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3.3 |
Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3.4 |
Relevant person/s is notified of installation completion in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
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Installing, connecting and adjusting any microwave antennae and waveguides must include at least the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to UEENEEH128A Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b8a8f136-5421-4ce1-92e0-2b50341431b6