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Use radio frequency measuring instruments

Use radio frequency measuring instruments

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTBWN306
State Code
OBA79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/11/2019
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
27/11/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and use radio frequency (RF) communications instruments to perform installations, upgrades and fault-finding on RF equipment and networks. It applies to telecommunications lines workers who only use RF measuring instruments.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to use RF measuring instruments
  • 1.1 Obtain approval for site access with customer or site owner prior to site entry
  • 1.2 Identify purpose of test and type of RF measurement required
  • 1.3 Select industry standard/approved tools and instruments according to required measurement
  • 1.4 Check test instruments to ensure calibration is within acceptable time frames
  • 1.5 Identify safety hazards, assess risks and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel
2 Conduct RF measurements
  • 2.1 Set-up test equipment according to manufacturer instructions, industry standards and safe industry practices
  • 2.2 Use appropriate testing techniques to assess overall system performance
  • 2.3 Record and interpret test results, and compare with standard test specifications
3 Complete RF measurement process
  • 3.1 Make recommendations, based on test result interpretations, to achieve optimum performance
  • 3.2 Notify customer of work completion
  • 3.3 Clean work area and make safe according to enterprise procedures
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