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Integrate customer digital reception equipment
Integrate customer digital reception equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTDRE4166A
ICTDRE4166A
State Code
D3343
D3343
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to integrate emerging audiovisual technology equipment in a customer home network.Home networks integrate many services such as broadband, digital TV, free to air (FTA), subscription TV (pay TV) and Internet protocol TV (IPTV).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. Evaluate existing customer equipment
- 1.1. Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work
- 1.2. Notify customer to verify installation order and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements
- 1.3. Notify supervisor of identified safety hazards at the worksite and complete a job safety analysis (JSA) before commencing work
- 1.4. Use test equipment to verify that customer equipment is operational prior to installation
- 1.5. Assess equipment capabilities and connection types against customer requirements for suitability
- 1.6. Assess customer premises against installation plan according to client specifications and by-laws, standards and regulations
- 1.7. Produce an installation diagram using appropriate drawing symbols to indicate connection details of customer system
2. Design and build the system
- 2.1. Determine connection pathways for optimal performance of system equipment
- 2.2. Confirm compatibility for proposed connections to existing system
- 2.3. Produce a final design with block diagrams and specifications
- 2.4. Select and connect cables to suit connectivity using appropriate materials
- 2.5. Activate equipment to check for operation of the network
3. Provide enterprise equipment
- 3.1. Determine best method of connection to service source according to client specifications
- 3.2. Connect service to system following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements and test to verify status of the connection
- 3.3. Notify service provider if identified problems cannot be rectified at the local level
4. Configure services and optimise customer system
- 4.1. Conduct client specific and customer set-up operations
- 4.2. Test performance of enterprise and customer equipment across a range of settings
- 4.3. Record and evaluate test results to satisfy manufacturer's operational margins
- 4.4. Tune customer equipment for optimal performance
- 4.5. Restore site to original condition and customer satisfaction
5. Train customer and complete contract documentation
- 5.1. Conduct customer training appropriate to the equipment, services and vendor literature
- 5.2. Complete appropriate records and update administration systems according to enterprise policy
- 5.3. Record and store test results in the appropriate database, leaving copies on site according to enterprise policy
- 5.4. Provide warranties to customer in required format where work and equipment are subject to warranty
- 5.5. Prepare invoices and other financial documentation, where required ,and present to customer
- 5.6. Obtain authorised signatures on required documentation to confirm acceptance of completed work
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
cabling security codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Acts
Trades Practices Act
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards
ISO Draft 11801
OHS
regulated or industry codes of practice including appropriate Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Safety hazards may refer to:
debris
excessive dust or noise
exposed electrical wiring
exposed machinery
industrial
spilled chemicals
unsafe spatial separation of cables
unsafe structures
wet areas.
Test equipment may include:
multimeter
signal level meter
spectrum analyser.
Customer equipment may include:
devices:
antennas
audio equipment (amplifiers and equalisers)
recorders (disk and hard drive)
speaker systems
TV receivers
digital FTA
hard disk recorder
high definition (HD) TV
home automation
LCD TV
media centre
plasma TV
security systems
simulation consoles
video player
video and audio distribution systems.
Customer premises may include:
alternative construction types, such as mud brick
concrete construction
domestic brick or timber dwelling
multi-level construction.
Client specifications may include:
equipment types
policy, procedures and practices
service level agreements (SLAs)
standards and quality requirements.
By-laws, standards and regulations may include:
Australian and New Zealand standards and cabling regulations
council by-laws for siting equipment and cables
electrical safety factors.
Drawing symbols may include:
audiovisual (AV) system features
common electrical circuit features.
Optimal performance may include:
antenna orientation
aspect ratio
contrast
picture quality
signal amplification adjustment.
Cables may include:
coaxial
optical fibre.
Materials may include:
antennas
cables
joiners
plugs and other connectors
support fittings.
Client may be:
the organisation contracting the work
the organisation providing services.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
personal protective equipment:
earmuffs
gloves
head protection
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
safety equipment:
flashing lights
safety barriers
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
special access requirements
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Service provider may be:
an internet service provider (ISP) or a delegated organisation acting on their behalf
a registered telecommunications carrier.
Customer may include:
an individual
entity who is the final recipient of the service.
Customer training may include:
customer to operate equipment functions
demonstration to customer
explanation of operating functions as provided in vendor product literature
explanation of relevant equipment functions
feedback to customer on their operation of equipment functions.
Appropriate records may include:
connection records
equipment user guides
invoices.
Warranties may include:
support provided by network service provider
support specified by the equipment manufacturer or supplier.
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
cabling security codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Acts
Trades Practices Act
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards
ISO Draft 11801
OHS
regulated or industry codes of practice including appropriate Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Safety hazards may refer to:
debris
excessive dust or noise
exposed electrical wiring
exposed machinery
industrial
spilled chemicals
unsafe spatial separation of cables
unsafe structures
wet areas.
Test equipment may include:
multimeter
signal level meter
spectrum analyser.
Customer equipment may include:
devices:
antennas
audio equipment (amplifiers and equalisers)
recorders (disk and hard drive)
speaker systems
TV receivers
digital FTA
hard disk recorder
high definition (HD) TV
home automation
LCD TV
media centre
plasma TV
security systems
simulation consoles
video player
video and audio distribution systems.
Customer premises may include:
alternative construction types, such as mud brick
concrete construction
domestic brick or timber dwelling
multi-level construction.
Client specifications may include:
equipment types
policy, procedures and practices
service level agreements (SLAs)
standards and quality requirements.
By-laws, standards and regulations may include:
Australian and New Zealand standards and cabling regulations
council by-laws for siting equipment and cables
electrical safety factors.
Drawing symbols may include:
audiovisual (AV) system features
common electrical circuit features.
Optimal performance may include:
antenna orientation
aspect ratio
contrast
picture quality
signal amplification adjustment.
Cables may include:
coaxial
optical fibre.
Materials may include:
antennas
cables
joiners
plugs and other connectors
support fittings.
Client may be:
the organisation contracting the work
the organisation providing services.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
personal protective equipment:
earmuffs
gloves
head protection
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
safety equipment:
flashing lights
safety barriers
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
special access requirements
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Service provider may be:
an internet service provider (ISP) or a delegated organisation acting on their behalf
a registered telecommunications carrier.
Customer may include:
an individual
entity who is the final recipient of the service.
Customer training may include:
customer to operate equipment functions
demonstration to customer
explanation of operating functions as provided in vendor product literature
explanation of relevant equipment functions
feedback to customer on their operation of equipment functions.
Appropriate records may include:
connection records
equipment user guides
invoices.
Warranties may include:
support provided by network service provider
support specified by the equipment manufacturer or supplier.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
identify the modulation and other signal characteristics of a range of contemporary products
design and build system
install three types of equipment and services applying all related OHS requirements and work practices
configure services and optimise customer system
conduct functionality tests and interpret results
provide customer training appropriate to the equipment
complete the task and handover to customer.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
site for DRE integration
DRE currently used in industry
test equipment required for DRE integration.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate installing three types of equipment and services applying all related OHS requirements and work practices
direct observation of the candidate configuring services and optimising customer system
oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTDRE4167A Integrate data delivery modes.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
identify the modulation and other signal characteristics of a range of contemporary products
design and build system
install three types of equipment and services applying all related OHS requirements and work practices
configure services and optimise customer system
conduct functionality tests and interpret results
provide customer training appropriate to the equipment
complete the task and handover to customer.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
site for DRE integration
DRE currently used in industry
test equipment required for DRE integration.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate installing three types of equipment and services applying all related OHS requirements and work practices
direct observation of the candidate configuring services and optimising customer system
oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTDRE4167A Integrate data delivery modes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE51 | ICTDRE401 | Integrate customer digital reception equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W809 | ICT40410 | Certificate IV in Radio Frequency Networks | Qualification |
| J817 | ICT30413 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology | Qualification |
| W807 | ICT40210 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Engineering | Qualification |
| J820 | ICT40613 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks Technology | Qualification |