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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to install and setup reception antennae and signal distribution systems
   • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for relevant work area are identified, obtained and applied
2. Risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work
3. Risks/hazards are identified, assessed and reported to relevant person/s, and control measures implemented
4. Nature and location of the work is obtained from relevant person/s to determine the scope of work
5. Instructions for coordinating work with others is obtained from relevant person/s and applied
6. Materials required for work are determined in accordance with workplace procedures
7. Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
8. Install reception antennae and signal distribution systems
   • Workplace risk control measures and workplace procedures are applied
9. Circuits/components are checked and isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
10. Optimum location for installation of antenna is determined from signal tests and limitations imposed by the customer and relevant regulations
11. Accessories are installed straight and square in required locations and within acceptable tolerances
12. Cables and conductors are terminated at accessories in accordance with manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements
13. Unplanned events are reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
14. Installation is conducted efficiently without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment applying sustainable energy practices
15. Setup reception antennae and signal distribution systems and report
    • WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
16. Adjustments are made to the antenna and the system to optimise reception at each outlet
17. Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
18. Relevant person/s is notified of completion of installation work in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

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.
Installing, connecting and setting up reception antennae and signal distribution systems must include at least the following:	a reception antenna a signal distribution system
Systems must consist of at least the following:	two outlets for two users

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Performance Evidence

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 two separate occasions and include:

accurately placing and securing antennae and accessories adjusting for optimum reception at each outlet 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 correctly terminating cable and conductors dealing effectively with unplanned events identifying and accessing materials, tools, apparatus and testing devices isolating circuits/machines/systems reading and interpreting drawings of circuit arrangements and component locations.

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Knowledge Evidence

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:

antenna assembly and installation, including: antenna distribution systems antenna testing, fault finding and repair relevant standards, codes and regulations satellite receivers signal reception transmission line types and characteristics TV antenna types, operating characteristics and terminology 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.

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