Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 11:32 AM AWST
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Operate communications systems and equipment
Operate communications systems and equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOPE013
PUAOPE013
State Code
OAY03
OAY03
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to transmit and receive communications in routine and operational situations using the organisation's communications systems and equipment. The unit is applicable to personnel who are required to operate an organisation's communications systems and equipment in support of the tasks they are undertaking. This may occur either in the field or from a facility.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Use communications systems and equipment
- 1.1 Communications equipment and techniques, including verbal transmissions and voice procedures, are selected to best meet the task, context and needs of the situation
- 1.2 Equipment is operated safely to support communications consistent with organisational policies and procedures
- 1.3 Communications system is correctly utilised to facilitate transmission and reception
2 Transmit and receive communications
- 2.1 Information is transmitted concisely and clearly to facilitate accurate reception of the message, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 2.2 Contact is acknowledged, communication is confirmed, and action is initiated
- 2.3 Communication faults and deficiencies are reported, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 2.4 Alternative communications strategies are employed, in accordance with organisational procedures, to address identified faults and deficiencies in communication
- 2.5 Communication is processed and recorded, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
3 Maintain communications equipment
- 3.1 Communications equipment is inspected to ensure operational readiness
- 3.2 Fault finding techniques are applied and basic maintenance is conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.3 Faulty equipment is identified and noted for repair and documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5501 | PUAOPE013A | Operate communications systems and equipment | Unit of competency |