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UEEEC0034
Fault find and repair radar apparatus and systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fault find and repair radar apparatus and systems.

It includespreparing to find and repair faults, finding and repairing faults, and completing and reporting on fault-finding and repair activities.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).

Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, skills and knowledge described in this unit require a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.

Permits may also be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.

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

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying logical diagnostic methods

using fault scenarios to test the source of system faults

identifying faults and competency needed to rectify them

rectifying faults in system electronics

verifying that the system operates correctly

documenting fault rectification

dealing with unplanned events

applying relevant risk identification, assessment, reporting and control requirements

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including the use of risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

coordinating work with relevant person/s

determining live testing/measurement requirements

determining scope of work

identifying and accessing materials, tools, apparatus and testing devices

isolating circuits/machines/system.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

radar apparatus and system fault finding and repair, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:

electronic communications, secondary radar and related systems:

secondary radar principles encompassing:

role of secondary radar

transponder operation

operating principles

signal processing

pulse generation, transmission and detection

mode generation, detection and response

display symbol generation

synchronisation with primary radar

advantages over primary radar with respect to clutter

signal/noise ratio; transmit power required for operation

interfaces to other systems providing information for transmission of mode data encompassing:

slaving/synchronisation to primary radar

clutter reduction/elimination

defruiting

degarbling

interfaces to other systems

range/ducting effects

advantages over primary radar

power supplies and uninterrupted power supplies (UPS)

international standards

national curriculum

hot standby, cold standby

application of secondary radar systems - traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS), selective identification system (SIF), air traffic control radar beacon system (ATCRBS), instrument landing system (ILS), tactical air navigation (TACAN), navigation systems (VOR, GPS and DME), radar altimeter, jamming, electronic warfare, second time round returns (STRR), and identification–friend or foe radar (IFF)

electronic communications, radar and sonar displays devices:

types and their applications – cathode-ray tube (CRT), plasma, liquid-crystal display (LCD), monochrome, colour and touch screen

sub-system components (i.e. functional blocks) and their operating parameters encompassing:

extra high tension (EHT) transformers

detectors

video distribution

time base generators

phase locked loops

microprocessors

memory devices

demodulators

focusing/deflection devices

delay lines

bleed resistors

high voltage (HV) generation

calibration testing and maintenance procedures:

typical fault finding, their symptoms and cause

electronic communications, radar fundamentals:

hazards and risk control measures

purpose and uses of radar

environmental conditions affecting radar

design factors which affect performance

propagation of electromagnetic waves

pulse forming circuits

typical radar transmitter encompassing:

limitations and applications of each type

typical radar receivers encompassing:

sub-system components (i.e. functional blocks) and their operating parameters

limitations and applications

radar antennae encompassing:

types, application and radiation patterns - parabolic, phased array, log periodic, and cos q

antenna gain

efficiency

length and height factors

microwave techniques, devices and applications encompassing:

oscillators

amplifiers

modulators and demodulators

mixers and detectors

types and characteristics of various radar systems

relevant industry standards, codes and regulations

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in suitable simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to diagnosing and rectifying faults in radar apparatus and systems

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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.

Fault finding and repairing faults in radar apparatus and systems must include at least the following:

two system faults in electronic radar apparatus and systems

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying logical diagnostic methods

using fault scenarios to test the source of system faults

identifying faults and competency needed to rectify them

rectifying faults in system electronics

verifying that the system operates correctly

documenting fault rectification

dealing with unplanned events

applying relevant risk identification, assessment, reporting and control requirements

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including the use of risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

coordinating work with relevant person/s

determining live testing/measurement requirements

determining scope of work

identifying and accessing materials, tools, apparatus and testing devices

isolating circuits/machines/system.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

radar apparatus and system fault finding and repair, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:

electronic communications, secondary radar and related systems:

secondary radar principles encompassing:

role of secondary radar

transponder operation

operating principles

signal processing

pulse generation, transmission and detection

mode generation, detection and response

display symbol generation

synchronisation with primary radar

advantages over primary radar with respect to clutter

signal/noise ratio; transmit power required for operation

interfaces to other systems providing information for transmission of mode data encompassing:

slaving/synchronisation to primary radar

clutter reduction/elimination

defruiting

degarbling

interfaces to other systems

range/ducting effects

advantages over primary radar

power supplies and uninterrupted power supplies (UPS)

international standards

national curriculum

hot standby, cold standby

application of secondary radar systems - traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS), selective identification system (SIF), air traffic control radar beacon system (ATCRBS), instrument landing system (ILS), tactical air navigation (TACAN), navigation systems (VOR, GPS and DME), radar altimeter, jamming, electronic warfare, second time round returns (STRR), and identification–friend or foe radar (IFF)

electronic communications, radar and sonar displays devices:

types and their applications – cathode-ray tube (CRT), plasma, liquid-crystal display (LCD), monochrome, colour and touch screen

sub-system components (i.e. functional blocks) and their operating parameters encompassing:

extra high tension (EHT) transformers

detectors

video distribution

time base generators

phase locked loops

microprocessors

memory devices

demodulators

focusing/deflection devices

delay lines

bleed resistors

high voltage (HV) generation

calibration testing and maintenance procedures:

typical fault finding, their symptoms and cause

electronic communications, radar fundamentals:

hazards and risk control measures

purpose and uses of radar

environmental conditions affecting radar

design factors which affect performance

propagation of electromagnetic waves

pulse forming circuits

typical radar transmitter encompassing:

limitations and applications of each type

typical radar receivers encompassing:

sub-system components (i.e. functional blocks) and their operating parameters

limitations and applications

radar antennae encompassing:

types, application and radiation patterns - parabolic, phased array, log periodic, and cos q

antenna gain

efficiency

length and height factors

microwave techniques, devices and applications encompassing:

oscillators

amplifiers

modulators and demodulators

mixers and detectors

types and characteristics of various radar systems

relevant industry standards, codes and regulations

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in suitable simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to diagnosing and rectifying faults in radar apparatus and systems

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures for relevant work area are identified, obtained and applied 
 
 
 
 
 
Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed 
 
 
 

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