ICTRFN804 — Produce radio link budgets

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35 assessable components: 3 elements (11 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Analyse suitability of radio systems

1.1Evaluate spectral efficiency of functional elements of mobile radio systems and determine optimal frequency utilisation
1.2Analyse features of radio communication systems and evaluate effectiveness of required applications
1.3Compare features and specifications of antennas used in radio systems to assist with radio link budgets
1.4Report on suitability and ways to improve radio systems to relevant personnel

2 Calculate a radio link budget

2.1Calculate path loss using variables in required propagation models and create power link budget
2.2Evaluate power link budget against allowable power margin specifications
2.3Evaluate modulation types and spectral efficiency according to required standards
2.4Confirm radio power link budget achieves required criteria

3 Complete evaluation and planning documentations

3.1Complete an evaluation report on performance of radio systems and recommend system improvements
3.2Document processes used to determine optimal power link budget for a radio system
3.3Communicate findings to relevant personnel

Performance evidence

produce at least two fixed radio link budgets and at least two mobile radio link budgets
analyse signal degradation characteristics of radio paths and calculate power budgets for various distances and antenna heights versus transmitted power
research at least two constraints imposed by mobile phone frequency allocations and simulate carrier to interference radiation patterns around a cell site
create evaluation reports on radio system performance
document at least two processes used to determine power link budget

Knowledge evidence

high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), ultra-high frequency (UHF) and microwave receiving techniques
functions and features of modulation methods, including: AM, FM, digital
functions and features of: multiplexing systems
operation of transmitters and receivers
propagation methods
radio communication systems
weigh factors affecting radio frequency (RF) path loss
RF technologies
personal safety issues
spectral efficiency of functional elements on mobile radio systems
antennas
radio system evaluation reports and system improvements
organisational policies and procedures, covering: personal safety, communication methods with relevant personnel, evaluation reports on radio system performance, required legislation, codes, company work practices, regulations and standards, work health and safety (WHS) requirements for scoped work

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Analyses, synthesises and performs calculations using highly embedded mathematical information in a broad range of tasks and texts
Oral communication: Liaises with personnel about technical, operational and commercial matters using specific and language, using relevant listening and questioning techniques
Writing: Uses clear, specific and industry-related terminology to complete and update specific workplace documentation and when presenting recommendations to relevant personnel
Planning and organising: Determines job priorities and works to perform clearly defined and familiar tasks. Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex situations, gathering required information and identifying and evaluating options against predetermined criteria
Problem solving: Diagnoses faults in different situations, adapts procedures and modifies activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
Technology: Demonstrates sophisticated knowledge of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world and identifies consequences of new technology

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