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Construct and test a radio communications device

Construct and test a radio communications device

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN304
State Code
AWD95
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 plan, build and review a radio communications transmitting or receiving device.It applies to individuals working as radio maintenance technicians, radio installers and radio repairers who use specialist equipment and work within regulatory and legislative frameworks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to construct radio communications device
  • 1.1 Prepare for construction, applying all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and identify any safety issues
  • 1.2 Determine details of radio communications device to be constructed from project specifications
  • 1.3 Produce wiring diagram, component list and block diagram of radio communications device to prepare for construction and testing of device
  • 1.4 Draw up plans showing method of construction and enclosure details
  • 1.5 Designate suitable test points along signal flow paths on circuit diagram for testing of functional blocks
  • 1.6 Produce test setups to evaluate performance of radio communications device
  • 1.7 Obtain tools and test equipment
2. Construct and test radio communications device
  • 2.1 Assemble radio communications device according to circuit diagram and layout drawing
  • 2.2 Test performance and operation of individual functional blocks and overall radio communications device according to test regime
  • 2.3 Transmit or receive signals to evaluate qualitative performance through radio communications device
3. Complete documentation and clean up worksite
  • 3.1 Document results of test procedures and compare with initial project specifications
  • 3.2 Finalise project report and make recommendations for improvement to radio communications device
  • 3.3 Remove waste from worksite according to environmental requirements and restore site to safe condition
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State Code National Code Title Type
D3401 ICTRFN3155A Construct and test a radio communications device Unit of competency