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Install digital reception equipment

Install digital reception equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTDRE301
State Code
AWE57
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and configure digital reception equipment (DRE) on a customer’s premises. It applies to individuals who install and maintain DRE in home or small business networks, and includes integration of many services such as broadband, digital TV, free to air (FTA), subscription TV (pay TV) and internet protocol TV (IPTV).This unit should only be undertaken by experienced cablers to enhance their cabling skills.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for installation
  • 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 Confirm location of digital reception equipment and fittings with customer
  • 1.5 Identify barriers to installation and develop strategies to overcome them within time and budget restrictions
  • 1.6 Select and obtain tools and materials appropriate for the work order
2. Install hardware and equipment
  • 2.1 Measure signal level at wall plate to ensure received signal strength is adequate
  • 2.2 Test customer’s existing equipment for operational condition and reception quality
  • 2.3 Notify customer of detected problems and record remedial actions if required
  • 2.4 Identify interconnection cabling requirements and prepare cables for job requirements
  • 2.5 Affix wall plate to agreed position on wall and secure cable according to specification
  • 2.6 Connect set top unit to customer equipment and connect cabling between wall plate and set top unit following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
  • 2.7 Power up set top unit and configure it to customer requirements
  • 2.8 Activate customer services to complete hardware installation where required
3. Commission and test installation
  • 3.1 Conduct functional test to assess transmission signal quality
  • 3.2 Conduct tests to ensure quality of all services are being delivered against enterprise quality standards
  • 3.3 Check all interconnected equipment is functional
4. Finalise installation and handover to customer
  • 4.1 Restore site to original condition and customer satisfaction
  • 4.2 Assess damages that may have occurred during installation and arrange with customer for repair or replacement of damaged components
  • 4.3 Remove waste and debris from site and dispose of in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner
  • 4.4 Conduct customer training appropriate to equipment, services and vendor literature
5. Complete contract documentation
  • 5.1 Provide warranties to customer in required format where work and equipment are subject to warranty
  • 5.2 Prepare invoices and other financial documentation, where required, and present to customer
  • 5.3 Obtain authorised signatures on required documentation to confirm acceptance of completed work
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI891 ICTDRE3156B Install digital reception equipment Unit of competency