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Conduct radio communications site audits

Conduct radio communications site audits

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCMP502
State Code
OCV89
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
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct radio communications site audits and assess compliance of radiofrequency transmissions.It applies to individuals who are field officers from regulatory authorities and other private and public organisations. They combine technical radiocommunications skills with broader organisational and administrative skills to conduct audits in commercial and community contexts and environments, make recommendations for improvement and follow up by monitoring resulting actions. Work functions in occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the required regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for radio communications site audit
  • 1.1 Discuss need for site audit, arrange approval for formal site access with relevant personnel and determine audit requirements according to required legislation, safety and security arrangements, organisational standards and procedures
  • 1.2 Access existing knowledge management systems that contain required site information
  • 1.3 Prepare documents that contains audit site information and validation lists to be used at the audit site
  • 1.4 Identify staff, equipment and material resource requirements for audit
  • 1.5 Confirm that equipment has been correctly calibrated and labelled for site audit
2. Execute radio communications site audit
  • 2.1 Validate specific site location according to database information
  • 2.2 Perform audit tasks according to organisational policies and procedures and meet authorised personnel on site during agreed timeframes
  • 2.3 Perform transmission and radiofrequency tests against approved specifications
  • 2.4 Check transmitters for licensing conditions
  • 2.5 Check transmission radiofrequency against database list
  • 2.6 Obtain permission to check and alter transmission and radiofrequency
  • 2.7 Determine whether defined site equipment labelling complies with Australian legislation, standards and regulations for conducting radio communications site audits
3. Complete radio communications site audit
  • 3.1 Discuss audit findings with authorised personnel
  • 3.2 Discuss recommended actions that help promote audit compliance
  • 3.3 Issue enforcement actions as required
  • 3.4 Finalise audit administration according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.5 Return equipment and resources according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE58 ICTCMP501 Undertake radio communications site audit Unit of competency