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Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides

Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEEC0039
State Code
OBZ93
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031317 - Electronic Equipment Servicing
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and test microwave antennae and waveguides.It includes preparing to install and test microwave antennae and waveguides, installing microwave antennae and waveguides, testing microwave antennae and waveguides, and reporting outcomes.Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to install and test microwave antennae and waveguides
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for relevant work area are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.2 Risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work
  • 1.3 Risks/hazards are identified, assessed and reported to relevant person/s, and control measures implemented
  • 1.4 Nature and location of the work is obtained from relevant person/s to determine scope of work
  • 1.5 Instructions for coordinating work with others are obtained from relevant person/s and applied
  • 1.6 Materials required for the work are determined in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Install microwave antennae and waveguides
  • 2.1 Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied
  • 2.2 Circuits/components are checked and isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Antennas are installed in specified locations and within limitations imposed by regulations
  • 2.4 Hardware and accessories are installed straight and square in the required locations and within acceptable tolerances
  • 2.5 Cables and conductors are terminated at accessories in accordance with relevant industry standards, manufacturer instructions and job specifications
  • 2.6 Unplanned events are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Installation is conducted efficiently, without waste of materials, damage to apparatus circuits or the surrounding environment applying sustainable energy practices
3 Test microwave antennae and waveguides and report
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 3.2 Pre-commissioning adjustments are made to the installation and the system to optimise performance in accordance with system specifications
  • 3.3 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Relevant person/s is notified of installation completion in accordance with workplace procedures
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WC556 UEENEEH128A Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides Unit of competency