Required skills

communication skills to liaise with technical operational and business related matters

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation and write reports in required formats

numeracy skills to take test measurements interpret results and evaluate performance

planning and organisational skills to plan prioritise and monitor own work

problem solving skills to troubleshoot and manage contingencies to adapt construction and test procedures to requirements of radio communications device

research skills to source components from supplier catalogues databases and websites

safety awareness skills to

apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and occupational health and safety OHS standards

work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

technical skills to

operate an oscilloscope and radio frequency RF test equipment

solder construct and prepare wires and cables

use hand tools

Required knowledge

electrical symbols and circuit diagrams

general principles of radio communications and radio propagation

identification of

components

device pinouts

part numbers

polarities

ratings

operation and characteristics of

amplifiers

demodulators

mixers

modulators

oscillators

principles of modulation

terminology related to radio communications

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

plan and prepare for construction of a radio communications device

prepare wiring diagram and component list

construct radio communications device

test radio communications device

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

site where radio communications device may be constructed and tested

use of test instruments currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on work activities

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate constructing and testing a radio communications device

oral or written questioning of required skills and knowledge

evaluation of report prepared by the candidate outlining construction testing procedures results and recommendations

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICTTENA Use hand and power tools

ICTTEN2140A Use hand and power tools

ICTRFNA Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment

ICTRFN3175A Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Safety issues may relate to:

Radio communications device may include:

Project specifications may include:

Component list may include:

Block diagram may include:

Method of construction may include:

Enclosure details may include:

Test points may include:

Tools may include:

Test equipment may include:

Performance may include: