UEEEC0061 Set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems

Release: 1

UEEEC0061 Set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems

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 set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems for optimum performance. It includes preparing for, setting up and adjusting commercial RF transmission and reception systems, signal testing and analysis, and completing reports on set-up and adjustment activities. 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 UEEEC0063 Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems UEEEC0074 Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus AND UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits OR UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits

Competency Field

Electronics and Communications

Unit Sector

Electrotechnology

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 to set up and adjust commercial RF transmission and reception systems	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
1.3	Risks/hazards are identified, assessed and reported to relevant person/s, and control measures implemented
1.4	Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
1.5	Measurement parameters are identified by reviewing transmission/reception requirements and manufacturer instructions
1.6	Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
1.7	Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards
1.8	Need to test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
1.9	Circuits are checked and isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
2	Set up and adjust commercial RF transmission and reception systems	2.1	Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied
2.2	Testing/measuring devices are connected and set up in accordance with requirements for relevant control system
2.3	Measuring instruments are set up and adjusted in accordance with transmission/reception requirements and manufacturer instructions
2.4	Measurement results are analysed to determine the type and nature of adjustments required in accordance with relevant industry standards and job specifications
2.5	Adjustments are made to provide optimum transmission/reception performance in accordance with relevant industry standards
2.6	Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with relevant person/s in accordance with relevant industry standards and job specifications
2.7	Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety, specified outcomes and workplace procedures
2.8	Setting-up is conducted efficiently without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services applying sustainable energy principles
3	Complete and report set-up and adjustment activities	3.1	WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and workplace procedures are followed
3.2	Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
3.3	Adjustment settings are recorded and relevant person/s notified 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.
Setting-up and adjusting commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems must include at least the following	two different types of commercial radio RF transmission and reception systems

Unit Mapping Information

This unit replaces and is equivalent to UEENEEH127A Set up and adjust commercial radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b8a8f136-5421-4ce1-92e0-2b50341431b6