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Evaluate and analyse radio frequency signal coverage plots

Evaluate and analyse radio frequency signal coverage plots

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN503
State Code
AWD86
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to combine technical radio communications skills with organisational and administrative skills to generate and evaluate coverage maps in a range of commercial and community contexts for radio and television broadcasting, radio base station coverage, and point-to-point links.It applies to individuals who are technically proficient and who work for regulatory authorities and private and public organisations. They may be responsible for small projects or parts of larger projects, and for the coordination and direction of small technical groups.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for coverage prediction
  • 1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, work health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure
  • 1.3 Establish type of coverage required
  • 1.4 Determine specifications and minimum acceptable signal level or timing signal delay within coverage area
  • 1.5 Use prediction software specific to enterprise
  • 1.6 Verify mapping coordinate system to be used
  • 1.7 Create custom antenna pattern files representative of expected antenna type for type of coverage required
2. Load data into software program and create coverage plot
  • 2.1 Select and load system parameters
  • 2.2 Select and load antenna elements or antenna pattern files
  • 2.3 Select suitable propagation model settings applicable to study
  • 2.4 Load appropriate clutter properties
  • 2.5 Create coverage plot using appropriate plot options settings
3. Analyse coverage plot outcomes
  • 3.1 Evaluate initial coverage plot against initial specifications
  • 3.2 Adjust system parameters and antenna elements until coverage plot is within specifications
  • 3.3 Compare measured signal strength at various locations with predicted values
  • 3.4 Use measured data to correct and fine tune model
  • 3.5 Evaluate range of possible solutions and make appropriate recommendations to ensure transmission meets operational requirements
4. Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Tabulate results
  • 4.2 Prepare report with final recommendations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3411 ICTRFN5179A Evaluate and analyse radio frequency signal coverage plots Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCV81 ICTRFN506 Evaluate radio frequency signal coverage plots Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZI0 ICT51015 Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering Qualification