Telecommunication Engineering  ·  Level 6
Broadcasting Communication Systems Installation
Chapter 2: Conduct communication system Site survey
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Site Location Identification and Assessment for Communication System Installation

Telecommunication Engineering · Level 6
Broadcasting Communication Systems Installation
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Identify and assess the suitability of a 20m x 20m site location for communication system installation as per the provided site survey checklist.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Measuring Tape 30mSite Survey Checklist Forms
GPS Device Garmin eTrex 30xPersonal Protective Equipment (Dustcoat/Overall, Safety Boots)
Compass Silva Ranger
Marker Flags (red, yellow, green)
Digital Camera Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Clipboard with Pen
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Measuring Tape 30m1 Pc per Candidate
2GPS Device Garmin eTrex 30x1 Pc per 2 Candidates
3Compass Silva Ranger1 Pc per Candidate
4Marker Flags (red, yellow, green)6 Pcs per Candidate
5Site Survey Checklist Forms1 Pc per Candidate
6Digital Camera Canon PowerShot SX620 HS1 Pc per 3 Candidates
7Personal Protective Equipment (Dustcoat/Overall, Safety Boots)1 Set per Candidate
8Clipboard with Pen1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Conduct Site Survey and Mark Proposed Location
Wore Personal Protective Equipment (Dustcoat/Overall and Safety Boots)
(Award 1 mark for correct PPE use or 0)
1
Applied good housekeeping practice by ensuring the site is clean and free from hazards before survey
(Award 1 mark for tidy and safe site or 0)
1
Used measuring tape correctly to measure and mark out the 20m x 20m site boundary
(Award up to 3 marks for accurate measurement and marking)
3
Used compass to determine and record the site orientation (north direction)
(Award 2 marks for correct orientation measurement)
2
Used GPS device to record the site coordinates accurately
(Award up to 3 marks for correct GPS usage and coordinate recording)
3
Placed marker flags at the four corners and midpoint of each side to clearly indicate site boundaries
(Award 2 marks for correct placement of marker flags)
2
Took clear photographs of the site location showing terrain and obstacles
(Award 2 marks for clear, relevant photographs)
2
Completed the site survey checklist form accurately and legibly
(Award up to 3 marks for completeness and accuracy)
3
Sub-Total17
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Site location marked with correct dimensions 20m x 20m within ±0.1m accuracy
(Award 4 marks for accurate site dimension marking)
4
Site orientation correctly identified and recorded with compass reading within ±5 degrees
(Award 3 marks for correct orientation)
3
GPS coordinates recorded match the actual site location within 5 meters accuracy
(Award 3 marks for accurate GPS data)
3
Marker flags positioned visibly and correctly at site boundaries
(Award 2 marks for correct marker flag placement)
2
Site survey checklist fully completed with no missing information
(Award 3 marks for complete documentation)
3
Sub-Total15
GRAND TOTAL32
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Measure and record site dimensions and terrain features for communication system installation

Telecommunication Engineering · Level 6
Broadcasting Communication Systems Installation
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Measure and record all site dimensions including length 50m, width 40m, and terrain slope angle up to 15 degrees at the proposed communication system installation site as per the provided site layout plan.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Measuring tape 30mField notebook
ClinometerPen
GPS handheld devicePersonal Protective Equipment (Dustcoat/Overall and Safety boots)
Rangefinder (laser distance meter)
Camera or smartphone
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Measuring tape 30m1 Pc per Candidate
2Clinometer1 Pc per Candidate
3GPS handheld device1 Pc per Candidate
4Field notebook1 Pc per Candidate
5Pen1 Pc per Candidate
6Personal Protective Equipment (Dustcoat/Overall and Safety boots)1 Set per Candidate
7Rangefinder (laser distance meter)1 Pc per Candidate
8Camera or smartphone for photo documentation1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Conduct site measurements and record terrain features
Wore Personal Protective Equipment (Dustcoat/Overall and Safety boots)
(Award 1 mark if PPE is worn correctly, else 0)
1
Applied good housekeeping practice by ensuring tidy working area before and after measurements
(Award 1 mark for maintaining a clean site, else 0)
1
Used measuring tape and rangefinder correctly to measure site length of 50m and width of 40m
(Award up to 4 marks for accurate and proper use of measuring tools)
4
Used clinometer to measure terrain slope angle accurately up to 15 degrees
(Award up to 3 marks for correct clinometer use and accurate slope measurement)
3
Used GPS handheld device to record site coordinates and elevation
(Award up to 3 marks for correct use and accurate recording of GPS data)
3
Recorded all measurements and terrain features clearly and legibly in the field notebook
(Award up to 3 marks for completeness and clarity of recorded data)
3
Photographed the site and terrain features for documentation
(Award 2 marks if photos are clear and relevant, else 0)
2
Sub-Total17
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Site dimensions measured and recorded correctly: length 50m ±0.2m, width 40m ±0.2m
(Award 4 marks if both length and width are within tolerance, else partial marks)
4
Terrain slope angle recorded accurately within ±1 degree of 15 degrees
(Award 3 marks for correct slope measurement)
3
GPS coordinates and elevation correctly noted and correspond to actual site
(Award 3 marks for accurate GPS data)
3
Field notebook entries are complete, legible, and organized
(Award 3 marks for neat and complete documentation)
3
Site photographs clearly show terrain features and installation area
(Award 2 marks for clear and relevant photos)
2
Sub-Total15
GRAND TOTAL32
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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