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Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment

Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN305
State Code
AWD94
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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 take measurements, find faults, undertake minor repairs and commission new instruments and equipment.It applies to individuals with proficient technical skills including field officers from regulatory authorities or other private and public organisations. In this role, individuals must comply with radio communications transmitter licensing requirements, operator certificates for maritime and aeronautical services, work health and safety (WHS) and electromagnetic radiation (EMR) licensing requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for use of instruments and field equipment
  • 1.1 Plan and prepare work according to site procedures, operating environment and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Select measurements required to meet performance outcomes
  • 1.3 Read, interpret and use equipment and system manuals, specifications and relevant organisational policy to determine work requirements
  • 1.4 Select and ensure equipment for work activities is ready for operation
  • 1.5 Determine, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues
  • 1.6 Adhere to relevant emergency procedures, policy guidelines and WHS procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant
2. Test instruments and field equipment
  • 2.1 Perform safety checks according to instrument and equipment manual and organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Confirm equipment is calibrated and calibration label is within approved timeframes
  • 2.3 Select appropriate traceable calibrated equipment where measurements are required to be traceable according to national standards
  • 2.4 Label and report damaged or unsafe instruments and field equipment, and send for service
  • 2.5 Update operational log books
3. Operate instruments and field equipment
  • 3.1 Optimise instrument and equipment settings for particular measurement or analysis
  • 3.2 Perform measurements with optimum precision given field and technical constraints
  • 3.3 Assess data for accuracy and precision against quality control information, known standards and references within measurement uncertainty
4. Maintain instruments and field equipment
  • 4.1 Use fault finding techniques to verify and rectify faults
  • 4.2 Perform preventative maintenance within limits of authorisation and report equipment wear and faults
  • 4.3 Replace defective parts and make adjustments according to equipment specifications
  • 4.4 Seek expert help from appropriate colleagues where problems are encountered
  • 4.5 Update maintenance and calibration records according to organisational procedures
5. Commission new instruments and equipment
  • 5.1 Arrange commissioning procedures with manufacturer's agent
  • 5.2 Unpack, check and assemble instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's warranty requirements
  • 5.3 Check instrument and equipment performance against specifications prior to acceptance of item
  • 5.4 Prepare operating instructions and make available to relevant personnel
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State Code National Code Title Type
D3402 ICTRFN3175A Operate and maintain radio communications technical instruments and field equipment Unit of competency