Unit of competency Outline

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Install or upgrade broadcast equipment and facilities

Install or upgrade broadcast equipment and facilities

Unit of competency
National Code
CUABRT401
State Code
AWJ80
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install or upgrade broadcasting equipment and facilities.It applies to individuals who work under direction using well-developed skills to analyse and evaluate information as well as plan and manage work requirements. Occasionally they may be expected to work with minimum supervision or to be responsible for supervising others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for installation
  • 1.1 Confirm installation requirements with reference to system drawings and specifications in consultation with relevant personnel
  • 1.2 Seek out additional information and report problems where there are deficiencies in specifications following enterprise procedures
  • 1.3 Identify functionality of existing equipment and equipment to be installed
  • 1.4 Power-up and run performance tests to systems prior to installation
  • 1.5 Test cabling and check it is working to required specifications and capacity
  • 1.6 Test transmission for signal quality
  • 1.7 Check tools and equipment to ensure they are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer’s specifications
2. Install or upgrade equipment
  • 2.1 Safely install equipment in accordance with specifications and timelines, taking extra care with static sensitive and fragile equipment
  • 2.2 Place, secure and terminate a range of cables correctly, as required
  • 2.3 Organise and monitor cabling and equipment in compliance with industry regulations and standards
  • 2.4 Minimise interruption to existing service during equipment installation
  • 2.5 Use appropriate connections and connectors to connect equipment into the broadcast system
  • 2.6 Accurately test system performance to achieve valid results
  • 2.7 Check equipment is operational and aligned, and make adjustments as required
  • 2.8 Report instances of equipment non-compliance or malfunction following enterprise procedures
  • 2.9 Check and update technical documentation
  • 2.10 Identify certification requirements to ensure tests and results are relevant
3. Program system features
  • 3.1 Install the program in accordance with system specifications
  • 3.2 Check system functionality matches technical requirements
  • 3.3 Save and record program data
  • 3.4 Store system specifications in a secure and accessible location
4. Clean up worksite
  • 4.1 Clean and adjust tools and equipment and store in a secure accessible location
  • 4.2 Clean worksite safely and dispose of waste in accordance with environmental standards
  • 4.3 Recover obsolete equipment and return for refurbishment or disposal
  • 4.4 Restore changes made to work area during installation to customer’s satisfaction
  • 4.5 Return system drawings and specifications to approved location on completion of work
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1080 CUFBRT401A Install or upgrade broadcast equipment and facilities Unit of competency