ICTRFN4095A - Conduct radio frequency measurements Competency Mapping Template

Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTRFN4095A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct radio frequency measurements

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024

Qualification	-	Unit of Competency	ICTRFN4095A - Conduct radio frequency measurements
Description	This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct and analyse radio frequency (RF) measurements.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Employability Skills	This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application	Field staff who install, maintain, upgrade and commission telecommunications RF systems apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. Systems that use RF include satellite and microwave, radio or TV broadcasting, pay TV, free to air TV, radio frequency identification (RFID), mobile radio, cellular and worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) networks.
Duration and Setting	X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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
Elements of Competency	Performance Criteria
Element: Plan to conduct RF measurements	Arrange access to the site according to required procedure Determine type of measurements required based on the industry environment Assess the impact of conducting measurements on the network and advise customers and appropriate person accordingly Assess previous measurement data if available
Element: Conduct RF measurements	Check that prescribed safety arrangements associated with RF radiation are in place otherwise take corrective action Monitor work activity to ensure it meets site specifications, and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards Configure test equipment according to manufacturer's specifications Conduct measurements according to planned requirements Assess RF levels at occupational and non occupational distances Record all measurements and test configurations
Element: Analyse measurement outcomes	Verify measurements against relevant standards and vendor specifications Assess problems and variance for corrective action and notify appropriate person according to enterprise procedures Record processes and recommendations
Element: Document measurement results	Complete customer documentations Notify customer to obtain sign off

Evidence Required

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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: plan and conduct RF test using RF test equipment and instruments measure, record and interpret test results monitor work to meet related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure: site for RF measurements a range of test equipment and items to test relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on work activities.
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 setting up equipment and performing RF measurements review report of RF measurements prepared by candidate oral or written questioning of the candidate to support the above measurement results candidate report on findings and making recommendations.
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: ICTRFN4158A Select an antenna system for radio communications ICTRFN4159A Identify and test cellular network equipment ICTRFN4174A Undertake radio communications signals monitoring ICTRFN4177A Install radio communications base station equipment ICTRFN4178A Maintain hybrid fibre coaxial broadband cable network ICTTEN4202A Install and test an radio frequency identification system ICTRFN3175A Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment ICTCMP5176A Undertake radio communications site audit. Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

analytical skills to review and evaluate measurements

communication skills to provide advice and guidance to others or to seek assistance

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation

numeracy skills to check that equipment is calibrated, to take RF measurements, interpret results and evaluate different types of technical data

planning and organisational skills to organise and prepare for measurements

problem solving skills to minimise measurement errors

task management skills to work logically and systematically with required attention to detail when following complex test procedures

technical skills to:

operate a range of specialised radio frequency test equipment and

perform diagnostic procedures

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of:

analog and digital modulation methods

logarithmic units

standard test procedures and test setups

transmitter and receiver architectures

RF:

instrument and features and types

radiation hazards

safety practices


The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Measurements may relate to:	antenna bandwidth beamwidth impedance radiation pattern return loss bit error rate (BER) as a function of received signal level (RSL) carrier to noise ratio electric field strength electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) measurements: conducted radiated impedance modulation error rate (MER) receiver: 20 dB quieting blocking cross modulation image frequency intermodulation sensitivity SINAD total harmonic distortion RF amplifier: gain stability of RF amplifier when operating at 10% higher or lower supply voltage operating at extreme humidity operating at extreme temperatures operating into a complex load impedance noise figure RF hazard measurements: non-occupational worker occupational worker RF measurements on passive devices: return loss S parameters transmission loss spectrum surveillance sweep measurements transmission line measurements transmitter: adjacent channel power carrier frequency carrier frequency stability carrier power level deviation limiting frequency deviation harmonic power level modulation depth modulation response occupied bandwidth out of band spurious emissions phase deviation phase noise spectrum mask transient frequency behaviour two-tone intermodulation distortion unwanted spurious emissions.
Industry environment may include:	aeronautical aerospace broadcasting: AM in MW band analog cable digital DAB+ digital DRM digital DVB FM stereo in VHF band global positioning system (GPS) short wave (HF) low power open narrowcasting (LPON) radio satellite television Bluetooth cellular mobile telephony fixed service industrial and scientific land mobile licence-free ISM marine medical microwave point to point radio paging systems RFID WiMAX IEEE 802.16 WiFi IEEE 802.11 ZigBee IEEE 802.15.4-2003.
Appropriate person may include:	ACMA representative consultant engineer supervisor.
Measurement data may include:	date time location test configuration measurement results test equipment: manufacturer model serial number.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:	Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards Australian Radiation Protections and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA (EMR) standard AS/NZS 4268:2008 AS/NZS 4295:2004 AS/NZS 4415.1:2003 AS/NZS 4582:1999 AS/NZS 4583:1999 AS/NZS 4769.1:2000 AS/NZS 4770:2000 Australian building codes and regulations Australian standards enterprise standards environmental protection equipment standards European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 300 220-1 Year? ETSI EN 301 406 Year? fire regulations heritage legislation international standards intrinsically safe lightning protection local government OHS Radcoms Act RSS-119 site engineering standards spectrum planning reports Telecommunications Act Telecommunications Industry Alliance and Electronic Industries Alliance (TIA/EIA) standards.
Test equipment may include:	antenna analyser BER tester cellular radio test set constellation analysers digital signal level meter digital transmission analyser directional RF power meter dummy load termination EMI test receiver frequency counter multimeter noise and distortion meter oscilloscope RF connectors and adaptors RF test cables return loss measuring equipment RF power meter RF radiation meter RF scalar network analyser RF termination RF vector network analyser spectrum analyser switched or variable attenuator.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Arrange access to the site according to required procedure
Determine type of measurements required based on the industry environment
Assess the impact of conducting measurements on the network and advise customers and appropriate person accordingly
Assess previous measurement data if available
Check that prescribed safety arrangements associated with RF radiation are in place otherwise take corrective action
Monitor work activity to ensure it meets site specifications, and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
Configure test equipment according to manufacturer's specifications
Conduct measurements according to planned requirements
Assess RF levels at occupational and non occupational distances
Record all measurements and test configurations
Verify measurements against relevant standards and vendor specifications
Assess problems and variance for corrective action and notify appropriate person according to enterprise procedures
Record processes and recommendations
Complete customer documentations
Notify customer to obtain sign off

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTRFN4095A - Conduct radio frequency measurements

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Assessment Record Sheet

ICTRFN4095A - Conduct radio frequency measurements

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Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTRFN4095A Mapping and Delivery Guide Conduct radio frequency measurements

Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024

Evidence Required

Submission Requirements

Assessment Tasks

Observation Checklist

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTRFN4095A - Conduct radio frequency measurements

Assessment task 1: [title]

Assessment Record Sheet

ICTRFN4095A - Conduct radio frequency measurements

ICTRFN4095A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct radio frequency measurements

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024