Required skills

analytical skills to analyse test results

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical operational and legal site matters

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation such as equipment manuals and specifications

numeracy skills to

check that equipment is calibrated

evaluate technical data

interpret results

take radio frequency RF measurements

planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain a range of instruments and equipment

problem solving skills to find simple equipment and instrument faults

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to safety requirements

technical skills to

operate radio communications test and diagnostic equipment

perform diagnostic and faultfinding procedures

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

features and operating requirements of calibrated equipment and test equipment

digital radio communications measuring equipment

RF termination

spectrum analyser

power meter

modulation analyser

features of instrument and equipment test methods and performance requirements

legislation codes of practice and other formal agreements that directly impact on operation and testing of radio communications instruments and equipment

manufacturers requirements for operation and testing of radio communications equipment and calibrated equipment

measurements according to test specifications

radio communications instruments and equipment

specific OHS requirements that impact on the use and testing of radio communications instruments and equipment

typical issues and challenges that occur with radio communications instruments and field equipment

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

prepare operate and maintain a range of instruments and field equipment appropriate to a radio communications environment

comply with site risk control OHS environmental quality and communication requirements

apply knowledge of technical procedures and requirements for different types of equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites on which instruments and field equipment can be operated

use of field measurement equipment currently used in industry

relevant instrument and equipment manuals and other procedural documentation

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 operating and maintaining radio communications equipment

evaluation of measurement results and reports produced by the candidate

evaluation of the candidates oral or written reports on findings with recommendations

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTRFNA Conduct radio frequency measurements

ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements.

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

Operating environment may include:

Measurements may include:

Equipment may include:

Potential risks and hazards may include:

Environmental issues may include:

Measurement uncertainty may include:

Maintenance may include: