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Install mobile telecommunications in motor vehicles
Install mobile telecommunications in motor vehicles
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN3070A
ICTRFN3070A
State Code
D3399
D3399
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to install radio transceivers and cellular mobile phone handsets with powered docking cradle in domestic, commercial or industrial motor vehicles.It also involves installing peripheral components such as external antenna, microphone, loudspeaker, mobile data terminals and global positioning systems (GPS).No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for installation of mobile telecommunications in motor vehicles
- 1.1. Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards and follow occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for the given work
- 1.2. Obtain mobile telecommunications equipment and manufacturer's installation documentation
- 1.3. Determine critical automotive electrical systems which need to be considered during the installation process to prevent any damage to the vehicle system
- 1.4. Verify installation requirements from customer and advise customer of issues affecting performance
- 1.5. Obtain tools and test equipment required for safe work practices
2. Install mobile equipment
- 2.1. Attach primary mobile telecommunications equipment to vehicle using fixing and fastening hardware clear of air bag deployment and according to customer, vehicle and equipment manufacturer and OHS requirements
- 2.2. Wire primary mobile telecommunications equipment to vehicle electrical system using industry wiring practices without impacting on other electrical systems
- 2.3. Attach and wire peripheral mobile telecommunications components of the installation to customer and manufacturer's requirements
- 2.4. Replace any existing fittings or vehicle components removed during installation and restore to original condition
- 2.5. Test the completed installation to verify that the operation of critical automotive electrical systems have not been affected and rectify if required
3. Complete installation
- 3.1. Restore vehicle and worksite to customer's satisfaction by disposing of waste materials according to environmental requirements
- 3.2. Note and document any damage which may have occurred during installation and report according to enterprise procedures
- 3.3. Instruct customer on operation of installed equipment
- 3.4. Complete all administrative tasks and file according to enterprise requirements
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 Communication Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
AS 3901:
AS 3902:
AS 4346:
AS 2809.1:
AS 2772.1:
International Standards ISO 9000, ISO 9001
OHS
Environmental Protection Act
Trade Practices legislation
safety regulations for specialised vehicles, such as petrol tankers, public service vehicles, fire engines and gas driven vehicles.
OHS and environmental requirements may include:
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves
safety glasses
safe working, practices such as the safe use and handling of:
materials
tools and equipment
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
noise, dust and clean-up management.
Mobile telecommunications equipment may include:
digital radio communications Association Public Safety Communications Officials standard (APCO-25)
GPS
mobile data terminal
powered cellular mobile equipment cradle incorporating:
Bluetooth device
charger
power and external antenna connections
speaker, microphone and external antenna
terrestrial trunked radio
two-way transceiver:
high frequency (HF)
ultra-high frequency (UHF)
very high frequency (VHF).
Critical automotive electrical systems may include:
air bags
antilock braking system circuitry
engine management modules
mobile data systems for taxis
patient monitoring equipment
police communications computer network
vehicle alarm systems
vehicle computers.
Installation requirements may include:
position of external speaker, microphone and external antenna
replacement or repositioning of existing equipment
type of equipment.
Issues affecting performance may include:
excessive length of coaxial cable
external antenna mounted too close to metal surfaces
external antenna mounted too close to other antennas
external antenna mounted too low on vehicle
inappropriate or low efficiency antenna.
Tools may include:
cable identification kit
hand tools:
crimping tools
hole punch
nibbling tool
pliers
reamer
screwdrivers
terminating tools
power tools:
drill
hole saw
soldering iron.
Test equipment may include:
cellular phone tester
directional power meter
multimeter
site master cable and antenna analyser
standing wave ratio indicator
test lamp.
Primary mobile telecommunications equipment may include:
powered equipment cradle for cellular handset
two-way radio transceiver.
Fixing and fastening hardware may include:
adhesives:
double sided tape
injected polystyrene foam
cable ties
equipment brackets
expanding anchors suitable for sheet metal
heat shrink
plastic sheathing
screws and nuts
spiral wrap.
Industry wiring practices may include:
avoiding running power leads and antenna cable in parallel with vehicle wiring over long distances
maintaining as great a distance as possible between radio power leads and vehicle's electronic modules and wiring
powering mobile unit directly from the battery using waterproof fuse holder
routing and securing under hood wiring from mechanical hazards, such as exhaust and moving parts
using caution when routing cables to avoid chafing and pinching of wires.
Peripheral mobile telecommunications components may include:
external antenna
external speaker
microphone.
Test may include:
functionality:
intended operation of all functions of the mobile equipment
operation of entertainment units.
Administrative tasks may include:
completing job orders and submitting to appropriate enterprise organisational unit
completing test sheets as per specification and logging test instrument usage
completing warranty forms
following quality control procedures
handing over installation briefs, documents and equipment manuals to operational staff
recording test results.
Enterprise requirements may relate to:
commercial vehicle
domestic vehicle
police and emergency vehicle
reporting
work procedures for implementing maintenance and installation work.
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 Communication Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
AS 3901:
AS 3902:
AS 4346:
AS 2809.1:
AS 2772.1:
International Standards ISO 9000, ISO 9001
OHS
Environmental Protection Act
Trade Practices legislation
safety regulations for specialised vehicles, such as petrol tankers, public service vehicles, fire engines and gas driven vehicles.
OHS and environmental requirements may include:
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves
safety glasses
safe working, practices such as the safe use and handling of:
materials
tools and equipment
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
noise, dust and clean-up management.
Mobile telecommunications equipment may include:
digital radio communications Association Public Safety Communications Officials standard (APCO-25)
GPS
mobile data terminal
powered cellular mobile equipment cradle incorporating:
Bluetooth device
charger
power and external antenna connections
speaker, microphone and external antenna
terrestrial trunked radio
two-way transceiver:
high frequency (HF)
ultra-high frequency (UHF)
very high frequency (VHF).
Critical automotive electrical systems may include:
air bags
antilock braking system circuitry
engine management modules
mobile data systems for taxis
patient monitoring equipment
police communications computer network
vehicle alarm systems
vehicle computers.
Installation requirements may include:
position of external speaker, microphone and external antenna
replacement or repositioning of existing equipment
type of equipment.
Issues affecting performance may include:
excessive length of coaxial cable
external antenna mounted too close to metal surfaces
external antenna mounted too close to other antennas
external antenna mounted too low on vehicle
inappropriate or low efficiency antenna.
Tools may include:
cable identification kit
hand tools:
crimping tools
hole punch
nibbling tool
pliers
reamer
screwdrivers
terminating tools
power tools:
drill
hole saw
soldering iron.
Test equipment may include:
cellular phone tester
directional power meter
multimeter
site master cable and antenna analyser
standing wave ratio indicator
test lamp.
Primary mobile telecommunications equipment may include:
powered equipment cradle for cellular handset
two-way radio transceiver.
Fixing and fastening hardware may include:
adhesives:
double sided tape
injected polystyrene foam
cable ties
equipment brackets
expanding anchors suitable for sheet metal
heat shrink
plastic sheathing
screws and nuts
spiral wrap.
Industry wiring practices may include:
avoiding running power leads and antenna cable in parallel with vehicle wiring over long distances
maintaining as great a distance as possible between radio power leads and vehicle's electronic modules and wiring
powering mobile unit directly from the battery using waterproof fuse holder
routing and securing under hood wiring from mechanical hazards, such as exhaust and moving parts
using caution when routing cables to avoid chafing and pinching of wires.
Peripheral mobile telecommunications components may include:
external antenna
external speaker
microphone.
Test may include:
functionality:
intended operation of all functions of the mobile equipment
operation of entertainment units.
Administrative tasks may include:
completing job orders and submitting to appropriate enterprise organisational unit
completing test sheets as per specification and logging test instrument usage
completing warranty forms
following quality control procedures
handing over installation briefs, documents and equipment manuals to operational staff
recording test results.
Enterprise requirements may relate to:
commercial vehicle
domestic vehicle
police and emergency vehicle
reporting
work procedures for implementing maintenance and installation work.
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:
install cable loom, wiring mobile and peripheral equipment
test the equipment to verify correct installation and operation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites on which installation may be conducted
use of testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation.
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 undertaking installation
review of installation documentation completed by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of tests and types of systems.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplaces and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTRFN3055A Install a radio communications antenna and feedline.
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.
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:
install cable loom, wiring mobile and peripheral equipment
test the equipment to verify correct installation and operation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites on which installation may be conducted
use of testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation.
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 undertaking installation
review of installation documentation completed by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of tests and types of systems.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplaces and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTRFN3055A Install a radio communications antenna and feedline.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD96 | ICTRFN302 | Install mobile telecommunications in motor vehicles | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J815 | ICT30213 | Certificate III in Telecommunications | Qualification |