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Evaluate radio frequency signal coverage plots

Evaluate radio frequency signal coverage plots

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN506
State Code
OCV81
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to combine technical radio communications, organisational and administrative skills to generate and evaluate coverage maps in commercial and community contexts for radio and television broadcasting, radio base station coverage, and point-to-point links.It applies to individuals who are technically proficient and who work for regulatory authorities and private and public organisations. They are typically responsible for small projects or parts of larger projects, and for the coordination of small technical groups.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for evaluation of coverage plots
  • 1.1 Arrange access to site according to required procedures, required legislation, work health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Establish type of coverage plots needed by relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Determine specifications and minimum acceptable signal levels and timing signal delays within coverage area
  • 1.4 Use software to predict coverage plot dimensions
  • 1.5 Verify mapping coordinate system to be used
  • 1.6 Create custom antenna pattern files representative of expected antenna type for type of coverage required
2. Load data into software program and create coverage plot
  • 2.1 Select and load system parameters
  • 2.2 Select and load antenna elements and antenna pattern files
  • 2.3 Select required propagation model settings
  • 2.4 Load required clutter properties
  • 2.5 Generate coverage plot using required plot options settings
3. Analyse coverage plot outcomes
  • 3.1 Evaluate coverage plot against initial specifications
  • 3.2 Adjust system parameters and antenna elements until coverage plot is within required specifications
  • 3.3 Compare measured signal strength at required locations with predicted values
  • 3.4 Use measured data to improve model
  • 3.5 Make recommendations and ensure transmission meets operational requirements
4. Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Tabulate results according to organisational requirements
  • 4.2 Prepare report with final recommendations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWD86 ICTRFN503 Evaluate and analyse radio frequency signal coverage plots Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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