Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards
Commonwealth legislation and regulations
Crimes Act and Criminal Code Act
Interception Act
International ISO standards
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) regulations
National Measurements Act
OHS Act
Privacy Act
private property law
Radio Communications Act
spectrum management legislation
state, territory and local government legislation and regulations:
building
conservation and land management
emergencies
environmental protection
international legislation/codes of behaviour
Telecommunications Act.
Hazards may include:
environmental conditions:
broken ground
dust
flora and fauna
location involving working over old underground workings and voids
materials
natural landscapes
noise
run-off and spills
waste management and disposal
water quality
wet conditions
working at heights or on roof tops
safety issues:
electromagnetic radiation
emissions
EMR based on site power
hazardous chemicals
laser output
underground plant
vehicle safety:
4WD
driving in adverse conditions
winches.
Triggers may relate to:
assisting frequency assigners prior to allocations
broadcast survey at head office request
complaints
complaints in writing
expired licences
field strength for low power open narrowcasting (LPONS) and digital action plan (DAP)
interference
investigations
monitoring to check complaint is legitimate or interference occurring may be intermittent interference
monitoring of high demand spectrum when a large user is requesting more spectrum whilst appearing to be using their existing inefficiently
noise floor measurements for spectrum planning
proactive compliance activity
site audits
special events monitoring under contract
task created as a result of monitoring.
Monitoring activities may include or relate to:
audio content
channel usage (orphans)
deviation
EMC issues
feed into investigation
field strength
focused and benchmark audit activities
frequency
modulation
occupancy
other compliance assurance activities
power
radiation patterns
radio communications audit
radio interference complaint
spectrum display
surveillance
transmitted data
unlicensed services or content
verification of adherence to licence conditions.
Responsibilities may relate to the roles of:
inspection specialists
line managers
program managers
project managers
senior inspectors
senior policy officers
supervisors.
Procedures may include:
broadcast tower safety
channel occupancy with transmitter operating
decisions to target certain sites:
communal
power level
emergency procedures
evacuation procedures
geographical considerations
handling procedures
incident reporting procedures
interference complaints
investigation of power measurement to ensure correct power
ITU monitoring handbook
legislative requirements such as provisions of the
licence conditions regarding the operating frequency of transmitters
measurement procedures
monitoring instructions and policies
observation
OHS
organisational guidelines and code of conduct
power company requirements
RADCOM data purification
rejection procedures
safety procedures
sampling procedures
site visit compliance instruction procedure guide
statutory authority requirements (ACMA)
storage procedures.
Resources and equipment may include:
antenna configuration
Argus monitoring - software
communication equipment
communications receivers
dedicated HF monitoring stations
desk monitor equipment, such as universal monitoring remote control system (UMRCS)
Doppler systems
electronic recording equipment - multi-track
entry authority or warrant
field strength measurement
global positioning system (GPS) equipment
hand-held equipment
portable monitoring equipment
Radphones
receiver protection:
attenuators
filters
recording equipment
remote access of carriers monitoring systems through software installed on a desktop and dialup number for monitoring
satellite imagery
scanners
spatial data and information
spectrum analysers
storage equipment and facilities
vehicle mounted and mobile direction finding equipment
vehicles 2 or 4WD.
Risk management strategies may relate to:
access
control
monitoring.
Action may include:
advice
court prosecution
formal notification of intent
infringement notices
on-the-spot fines
warning.
Collection methods may include:
determination of land ownership
interviewing
maintenance of case files
observation
recording
seizure.
Records may include:
case files
forms:
application,
notification
invoices
notices:
infringement
seizure
receipts
statistics.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 radio communications signals monitoring activities under general direction in a range of different contexts
comply with site risk control, OHS, environmental, quality and communication requirements
apply knowledge of appropriate procedures and techniques for efficient and effective preparation and operation, including calibration, maintenance and commissioning of instruments and field equipment appropriate to a communications environment site
respond effectively to different challenges and operational requirements for monitoring, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites on which monitoring may be conducted
use of monitoring and testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on monitoring 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 carrying out monitoring activities
review of monitoring reports completed by the candidate for different sites and equipment
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of legislation and monitoring procedures
review of the candidate responses to a range of different situations likely to be encountered when conducting monitoring activities.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplaces and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements
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.