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Install a complex digital reception system
Install a complex digital reception system
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTDRE3165A
ICTDRE3165A
State Code
D3342
D3342
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
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design, install, test and commission a complex digital reception system.Depending on the particular installation, organisational requirements, and state or territory legislation, specific licences may be required in areas such as:working at heightsconfined spacesworking on construction worksites. Some cabling and installation work may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).Achievement of the unit CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Services Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan the installation of a complex digital reception system
- 1.1. Notify customer to arrange access to site and identify customer equipment
- 1.2. Select type of complex digital systems and consequent constraints on installation according to client specifications
- 1.3. Complete a job safety analysis (JSA) identifying occupational health and safety (OHS) issues
- 1.4. Prepare for installation according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
- 1.5. Verify design requirements are suitable for site application and required system performance
2. Assemble complex digital reception system
- 2.1. Select and obtain materials, tools and equipment for installation
- 2.2. Select suitable headend location and cable access
- 2.3. Build headend according to design requirements and manufacturer's specifications
- 2.4. Configure headend and distribution devices to operate according to design and manufacturer's specifications
- 2.5. Run cables along identified runs
- 2.6. Terminate cables according to both design and manufacturer's specifications
3. Test and commission system
- 3.1. Conduct performance test operation of headend and distribution devices
- 3.2. Activate system and conduct signal measurement using test equipment
- 3.3. Record and analyse initial test results for quality of service according to design specifications
- 3.4. Rectify identified faults and adjust system to optimal operation
- 3.5. Conduct final signal measurement using test equipment to optimise performance
- 3.6. Update design plans to 'as built' status
4. Complete administrative tasks
- 4.1. Record final commissioning test results and settings in line with client requirements
- 4.2. Complete appropriate records and test results, and store according to policy
- 4.3. Completion of all financial and other documentation
- 4.4. Handover to customer and obtain sign off
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.
Customer may include:
consultant
individual client
project manager
site manager
site supervisor.
Customer equipment may include:
digital free to air (FTA)
hard disk recorder
high definition (HD) TV
home automation
MATV
media centre
SMATV
video player
video and audio distribution systems.
Complex digital systems may include:
MATV
SMATV.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
Australian Communications and Media Authoruty (ACMA) technical standards
ARPANSA EMR standard
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian standards
enterprise standards
environmental protection
equipment standards, intrinsically safe lightning protection, site engineering standard
fire regulations
heritage legislation
international standards
local government
OHS
Radcoms Act
Telecoms Act.
Design requirements may include:
equipment performance
symbols:
audiovisual (AV) system features
common electrical circuit features.
Tools and equipment may include:
hand and power tools
test equipment:
antenna analyser
directional RF power meter
multimeter
return loss measuring equipment
RF termination
spectrum analyser.
Headend may include:
RF
optical.
Cables may include:
flexible coaxial
interconnected cable harness
optical
rigid or semi-rigid coaxial line.
Performance test may include:
antenna sweep:
antenna analyser
return loss bridge and RF sweep generator
scalar network analyser
vector network analyser
distance to fault
insertion loss
reflected power:
antenna analyser
directional power meter at a single frequency only
return loss bridge and RF sweep generator
scalar network analyser
vector network analyser
return loss.
Devices may include:
active:
amplifiers
modulators
passive:
couplers
multi-switches
splitters
taps.
Optimise performance may relate to:
antenna orientation
aspect ratio
contrast
picture quality
signal amplification adjustment.
Handover to customer may include:
functionality demonstration
provision of appropriate literature
training customers on equipment use.
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.
Customer may include:
consultant
individual client
project manager
site manager
site supervisor.
Customer equipment may include:
digital free to air (FTA)
hard disk recorder
high definition (HD) TV
home automation
MATV
media centre
SMATV
video player
video and audio distribution systems.
Complex digital systems may include:
MATV
SMATV.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
Australian Communications and Media Authoruty (ACMA) technical standards
ARPANSA EMR standard
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian standards
enterprise standards
environmental protection
equipment standards, intrinsically safe lightning protection, site engineering standard
fire regulations
heritage legislation
international standards
local government
OHS
Radcoms Act
Telecoms Act.
Design requirements may include:
equipment performance
symbols:
audiovisual (AV) system features
common electrical circuit features.
Tools and equipment may include:
hand and power tools
test equipment:
antenna analyser
directional RF power meter
multimeter
return loss measuring equipment
RF termination
spectrum analyser.
Headend may include:
RF
optical.
Cables may include:
flexible coaxial
interconnected cable harness
optical
rigid or semi-rigid coaxial line.
Performance test may include:
antenna sweep:
antenna analyser
return loss bridge and RF sweep generator
scalar network analyser
vector network analyser
distance to fault
insertion loss
reflected power:
antenna analyser
directional power meter at a single frequency only
return loss bridge and RF sweep generator
scalar network analyser
vector network analyser
return loss.
Devices may include:
active:
amplifiers
modulators
passive:
couplers
multi-switches
splitters
taps.
Optimise performance may relate to:
antenna orientation
aspect ratio
contrast
picture quality
signal amplification adjustment.
Handover to customer may include:
functionality demonstration
provision of appropriate literature
training customers on equipment use.
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 ability to:
plan, assemble and install a complex digital reception system
conduct functionality tests and interpret results
perform handover to customer
apply related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
site for complex digital reception system installation
range of complex digital reception systems currently used in industry
range of test equipment required for digital reception system installation and testing.
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 a complex digital reception system
direct observation of the candidate conducting signal measurement and adjusting for optimal performance
oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess knowledge of complex digital reception systems
oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess knowledge of test methods and performance requirements.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTDRE4166A Integrate customer digital reception equipment.
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 ability to:
plan, assemble and install a complex digital reception system
conduct functionality tests and interpret results
perform handover to customer
apply related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
site for complex digital reception system installation
range of complex digital reception systems currently used in industry
range of test equipment required for digital reception system installation and testing.
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 a complex digital reception system
direct observation of the candidate conducting signal measurement and adjusting for optimal performance
oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess knowledge of complex digital reception systems
oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess knowledge of test methods and performance requirements.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTDRE4166A Integrate customer digital reception equipment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE55 | ICTDRE303 | Install a complex digital reception system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J817 | ICT30413 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology | Qualification |
| J603 | ICT30813 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Fixed Wireless Installation | Qualification |