Required skills

communication skills to request technical information for activities

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation and demonstrate knowledge by incorporating technical language into written tasks

numeracy skills to

interpret technical data such as specifications of telecommunications networks

perform mathematical problem solving in AC and DC tasks and faultfinding

problem solving skills to apply AC and DC fault finding techniques to different situations

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 OHS standards

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

technical skills to select and use appropriate test equipment and practices to perform basic AC and DC testing and fault finding tasks

Required knowledge

AC and DC electrical quantities encompassing SI units OHS issues and the application of Ohms law

AC and DC fault finding techniques and use of testing equipment

application of binary to decimal conversion and vice versa

distinction between analog and digital signals and devices

typical electronic devices cable types and their applications

wireless technologies and basic applications

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

use Ohms law and fundamental electrical principles to solve basic AC and DC electrical problems

connect and test an AC and DC circuit

evaluate cable and wireless devices

test wireless link

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

appropriate AC and DC testing equipment

manufacturers documentation and equipment

safety equipment

Methods 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 undertaking AC and DC measurements and fault finding

direct observation of the candidate setting up wireless link and transmitting data

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of fundamental concepts of telecommunications networks

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.

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

DC and AC circuit configuration may include:

Safe work practices may relate to:

Test equipment may include:

Calculations may include:

Electrical quantities may include:

Probable faults may include:

signal and a digital signal may include:

Building blocks may include:

Transmission characteristics may include:

Types of cable may include:

Application characteristics may include:

Wireless connections may include: