Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ICTRFN2164A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install a terrestrial antenna
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | ICTRFN2164A - Install a terrestrial antenna |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and test receiving antenna equipment on dwellings, buildings, masts and other structures to receive terrestrial signals.Depending on the particular installation, organisational requirements, and state or territory legislation, specific licences may be required in areas, such as:working on roofsworking at heightsstructure climbingtower rescuehoisting and mounting antennasinstalling feedlineselectromagnetic energy (EME) awareness.Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Technical staff who install or replace receiving antennas on single and multiple dwellings, commercial buildings and telecommunications structures apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.This unit may apply to installations for digital radio and digital TV reception applications. Installations may be new or existing, standalone or part of a site with multiple antennas. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | |||
Competency Field | Radio frequency networks |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for work on a terrestrial antenna |
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Element: Assemble and mount antenna and coaxial cable |
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Element: Test and align antenna system |
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Element: Complete administrative duties |
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