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Undertake radio communications signals monitoring

Undertake radio communications signals monitoring

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN404
State Code
AWD91
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to check radio communications signals for interference management, investigation, licence conditions intelligence and frequency occupancy purposes with discretion to determine appropriate action according to relevant legislation and regulations.It applies to individuals working as field officers from regulatory authorities or other private and public organisations. They combine technical skills with broader organisational and administrative skills to monitor and action non-compliance of radio communications.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for radio communications signals monitoring
  • 1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, including work health and safety (WHS) issues and possible hazards
  • 1.2 Identify specific triggers that lead to need for monitoring activities
  • 1.3 Determine monitoring coordinates as result of client complaint
  • 1.4 Determine extent and nature of communications problem through desktop research and relevant information
  • 1.5 Enter necessary details into appropriate work management system
2. Plan and organise monitoring activities
  • 2.1 Determine monitoring activities and responsibilities according to organisational requirements
  • 2.2 Determine procedures, timeframes, resources and equipment requirements for self and others according to organisational and task requirements
  • 2.3 Obtain resources and equipment and prepare according to organisational and task requirements
  • 2.4 Identify communication strategies to make clients aware of their obligations under relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.5 Update and review procedural and information guides as required
  • 2.6 Implement risk management strategies as required according to set procedures and timelines
3. Undertake monitoring
  • 3.1 Carry out monitoring activities according to organisational and legislative requirements, including WHS
  • 3.2 Use and maintain resources and equipment according to organisational and task requirements
  • 3.3 Identify and confirm communications and/or interference problems
  • 3.4 Locate position and source of communications and/or interference problems
  • 3.5 Identify organisation responsible for communications and/or interference problems
  • 3.6 Undertake compliance analysis of unlicensed, unauthorised and non-standard equipment if appropriate
  • 3.7 Provide advice to operational and technical subordinate officers according to organisational policies and procedures as required
4. Act on non-compliance
  • 4.1 Provide information to client and take action as result of failure to achieve compliance according to organisational guidelines and legislative requirements based on seriousness of possible breach
  • 4.2 Identify contraventions of compliance requirements and report recommended action according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.3 Refer serious or complex situations for advice or resolution according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.4 Use relevant collection methods to gain information and evidence about elements of each offence to be prosecuted and provide according to legislation, procedures and rules of evidence
  • 4.5 Conduct and fulfil court attendance requirements in compliance with organisational guidelines as required
  • 4.6 Ensure case is finalised according to court outcomes and organisational guidelines
5. Provide reports and information
  • 5.1 Interpret requirements of relevant legislation and provide information and advice on technical and operational matters
  • 5.2 Advise clients affected by outcomes within limits of privacy legislation
  • 5.3 Maintain records and prepare and provide reports according to organisational requirements
  • 5.4 Update any compliance management systems with relevant findings and outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3406 ICTRFN4174A Undertake radio communications signals monitoring Unit of competency