Required skills

communication skills to question listen and respond to subject matter experts on technical and operational matters related to performance of telecommunications networks and faultfinding

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation and incorporate technical language into written tasks and basic reports

numeracy skills to

interpret technical data for specifications of telecommunications networks

use mathematical formulas to solve problems in AC circuits

planning and organisational skills to plan prioritise and monitor own work and coordinate the work of others

problem solving skills to

apply AC faultfinding techniques to different situations

apply network faultfinding techniques to fault find telecommunications network

research skills to interrogate databases and other sources to investigate performance and systematic and logical faultfinding techniques of telecommunication networks

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

fibre optic connector cleaning techniques

load software from computer to various devices

select and use appropriate test equipment to undertake performance and faultfinding techniques in telecommunications networks including

distance to fault measurement

return loss measurement

terminate data and voice cable and RF cable

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of

antistatic precautions

RF radiation hazard awareness

network termination unit

radio transmitter system

radio receiver system

multicoupler

SCADA system inputs and outputs

operation and purpose of testing equipment and meaning of test results and network element and system specifications

overview of telecommunications networks

performance testing and fault finding techniques of telecommunications networks

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 following is essential

install radio communications base station equipment

perform distance to fault measurement on feedline

perform return loss measurement on feedline

document and complete installation report

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites on which base station installation can be conducted

tools and equipment required for installation

technical specifications organisational documentation and requirements for installation and testing

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

review of an oral and written report with completed documentation

direct observation of the candidate installing and connecting base station equipment

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of radio communications base station installation procedures

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

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Base station may include:

Anti-static precautions may include:

Appropriate cleaning techniques may include:

Alarm may include:

Multicoupling equipment may include:

Appropriate person may include: