ICTRFN305 Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment

Release: 1

ICTRFN305 Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to take measurements, find faults, undertake minor repairs and commission new instruments and equipment.

It applies to individuals with proficient technical skills including field officers from regulatory authorities or other private and public organisations. In this role, individuals must comply with radio communications transmitter licensing requirements, operator certificates for maritime and aeronautical services, work health and safety (WHS) and electromagnetic radiation (EMR) licensing requirements.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Telecommunications – radio frequency networks

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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 organisational 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, hazards and environmental issues 1.6 Adhere to relevant emergency procedures, policy guidelines and WHS procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant
2. Test 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 according to national standards 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 particular measurement or analysis 3.2 Perform measurements with 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 organisational 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

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill	Performance Criteria	Description
Reading	1.1, 1.3, 3.3, 4.3, 5.2, 5.3	Recognises and interprets information from relevant sources to determine technical specifications and regulatory and legislative requirements
Writing	1.5, 2.4, 2.5, 4.2, 4.5, 5.1, 5.4	Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation and in written communications with relevant internal and external personnel
Oral Communication	1.5, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1	Uses specific and relevant language and appropriate tone to clearly articulate technical, operational and legal information to internal and external personnel Uses listening techniques to determine the understanding of others
Numeracy	3.2, 3.3, 5.3	Analyses numerical information when undertaking test measurements, interpreting results, calibrating equipment and evaluating performance
Navigate the world of work	1.1, 1.6, 2.1, 2.3, 4.5	Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, with specific reference to the safety of self, other personnel and the plant Understands the nature and purpose of own role and associated responsibilities
Get the work done	1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 4.1-4.3, 5.2	Determines job priorities, sequences the steps involved in clearly defined and familiar tasks, and identifies and assembles the instruments, equipment and other resources required Takes responsibility for routine decision making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking situational factors into account Identifies and implements standard solutions for typical equipment and instrument faults Reflects on outcomes and identifies what worked and where things could be done differently in the future

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
ICTRFN305 Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment	ICTRFN3175A Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	Equivalent unit

Links

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