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Install radio communications base station equipment
Install radio communications base station equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN4177A
ICTRFN4177A
State Code
D3407
D3407
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/11/2013
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
25/11/2013
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skill and knowledge required to install a radio communications base station in the VHF, UHF or microwave bands.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. Prepare to install radio communications base station equipment
- 1.1. Assess available installation options against customer requirements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
- 1.2. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure
- 1.3. Confirm equipment locations
- 1.4. Confirm base station equipment listings and manufacturer's and enterprise documents against the installation brief
- 1.5. Review installation briefs in consultation with the designers or manufacturers
- 1.6. Adjust tools and equipment to manufacturer's specification
2. Install equipment and terminate voice and data cables, power cables and radio frequency (RF) cables
- 2.1. Observe anti-static precautions when handling circuit cards and conduct all work in a manner which is safe to self, fellow workers and the public at large
- 2.2. Install racks, frames, and shelves as required for data and voice frequency (VF) interface equipment, transmitter and receiver
- 2.3. Position equipment and install according to manufacturer's specifications and design detail
- 2.4. Label equipment, distribution frames and blocks according to enterprise policy
- 2.5. Strip cables and terminate conductors according to manufacturer's specifications
- 2.6. Clean optical fibre connectors using appropriate cleaning techniques
- 2.7. Connect network termination unit (NTU) cables to data and VF interface unit via distribution frame
- 2.8. Connect data and VF cables to radio equipment
- 2.9. Connect digital and analog alarm inputs and outputs to supervisory, control and data acquisition (SCADA) controller
- 2.10. Connect power cables to rectifier, battery rack, circuit breakers, and equipment according to manufacturer's and enterprise documents
- 2.11. Use computer or handheld device to program internal software in the data and VF interface equipment, and transmitter and receiver
- 2.12. Interconnect multicouplingequipment to antenna feedline and transmitter and receiver units.
- 2.13. Mount lightning protection equipment and earth wire according to specification
3. Connect receiver and transmitter multicoupling equipment to antenna feedline
- 3.1. Perform distance to fault measurement on antenna feedline
- 3.2. Perform return loss measurement of overall antenna system at transmitter and receiver connector points
- 3.3. Record test results
4. Finalise installation and complete preliminary tests and administrative tasks
- 4.1. Complete preliminary tests to verify transmitter and receiver operation prior to commissioning
- 4.2. Complete installation report, test results and administrative tasks and forward to the appropriate person according to enterprise policy
- 4.3. Dispose of packaging according to accepted environmental conditions
- 4.4. Notify appropriate person that base station is ready for commissioning and integration
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 Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
Australian building codes and regulations
cabling security codes and regulations
fire regulations
industry drafting codes of practice
mining legislation
noise abatement and heritage legislation
OHS
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Base station may include:
analog modulation
digital modulation
repeater
terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA).
Anti-static precautions may include:
avoiding contact with static materials, such as plastics
circuit cards transported in anti-static bags or cartons
electrically conducting floor mats
use of conducting wrist strap earthed via high resistance path.
Appropriate cleaning techniques may include:
alcohol swabs
dry type cleaning cassette for optical connectors
lint free dry wipes
microscope for examining optical connector face.
Alarm may include:
forward power
over temperature
over voltage
PLL unlock
rack door
radio hut door
reverse power
time out.
Multicoupling equipment may include:
cavity filter
ferrite isolator
hybrid multicoupler
receiver multicoupler
receiver preselect amplifier
transmitter multicoupler.
Appropriate person may include:
consultant
customer
project engineer
supervisor
team leader.
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 Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
Australian building codes and regulations
cabling security codes and regulations
fire regulations
industry drafting codes of practice
mining legislation
noise abatement and heritage legislation
OHS
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Base station may include:
analog modulation
digital modulation
repeater
terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA).
Anti-static precautions may include:
avoiding contact with static materials, such as plastics
circuit cards transported in anti-static bags or cartons
electrically conducting floor mats
use of conducting wrist strap earthed via high resistance path.
Appropriate cleaning techniques may include:
alcohol swabs
dry type cleaning cassette for optical connectors
lint free dry wipes
microscope for examining optical connector face.
Alarm may include:
forward power
over temperature
over voltage
PLL unlock
rack door
radio hut door
reverse power
time out.
Multicoupling equipment may include:
cavity filter
ferrite isolator
hybrid multicoupler
receiver multicoupler
receiver preselect amplifier
transmitter multicoupler.
Appropriate person may include:
consultant
customer
project engineer
supervisor
team leader.
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 following is essential:
install radio communications base station equipment
perform distance to fault measurement on feedline
perform return loss measurement on feedline
document and complete installation report.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites on which base station installation can be conducted
tools and equipment required for installation
technical specifications, organisational documentation and requirements for installation and testing.
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:
review of an oral and written report with completed documentation
direct observation of the candidate installing and connecting base station equipment
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of radio communications base station installation procedures.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements.
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 following is essential:
install radio communications base station equipment
perform distance to fault measurement on feedline
perform return loss measurement on feedline
document and complete installation report.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites on which base station installation can be conducted
tools and equipment required for installation
technical specifications, organisational documentation and requirements for installation and testing.
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:
review of an oral and written report with completed documentation
direct observation of the candidate installing and connecting base station equipment
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of radio communications base station installation procedures.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD90 | ICTRFN405 | Install radio communications base station equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J599 | ICT20513 | Certificate II in Telecommunications Fixed Wireless and Rigging Installation | Qualification |