Telecommunication Engineering  ·  Level 6
Broadcasting Communication Systems Installation
Chapter 3: Prepare Communication System Technical Drawings
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Create a schematic diagram for a basic FM communication system

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.  Create a schematic diagram of a basic FM communication system showing components and connections on A3 paper sized 420mm x 297mm as per the provided symbols and layout instructions.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Drawing boardTechnical drawing paper A3 size
Drawing pencilsCommunication system component datasheets
EraserComponent symbols reference chart
Ruler 300mm
Set squares
Compass
Protractor
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Drawing board1 Pc per Candidate
2Technical drawing paper A3 size2 Sheets per Candidate
3Drawing pencils (2H, HB, 2B)1 Set per Candidate
4Eraser1 Pc per Candidate
5Ruler 300mm1 Pc per Candidate
6Set squares (45° and 60°)1 Set per Candidate
7Compass1 Pc per Candidate
8Protractor1 Pc per Candidate
9Communication system component datasheets (IC, antenna, transmitter, receiver)1 Set per Candidate
10Component symbols reference chart1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and Drawing
Wore personal protective equipment i.e. dustcoat/overall
(Award 1 or 0)
1
Applied good housekeeping practice i.e. tidy working area arrangement
(Award 1 or 0)
1
Used drawing tools correctly (ruler, set squares, compass, protractor)
(Award up to 3 marks)
3
Interpreted and applied correct schematic symbols for communication components
(Award up to 4 marks)
4
Listed all required components clearly and correctly on the diagram
(Award up to 5 marks)
5
Drew component connections correctly showing signal flow
(Award up to 6 marks)
6
Ensured neatness and clarity of the schematic diagram
(Award up to 3 marks)
3
Sub-Total23
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Schematic diagram dimensions exactly 420mm x 297mm (A3 size)
(Award 2 or 0)
2
All components correctly represented with standard symbols
(Award up to 4 marks)
4
Component connections correctly and clearly drawn without ambiguity
(Award up to 5 marks)
5
Diagram is legible, clean, and professional in presentation
(Award up to 3 marks)
3
Sub-Total14
GRAND TOTAL37
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Draft wiring layout for broadcasting equipment rack 1200mm x 600mm

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.  Prepare a detailed wiring layout drawing for a broadcasting equipment rack measuring 1200mm length by 600mm width as per the provided rack layout plan.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Mechanical Pencil 0.5mmA3 Drawing Sheets
Ruler 300mmTracing Paper
Set Squares 45° and 60°Broadcasting Equipment Rack Layout Plan (printed)
EraserCable Schedule Sheet
Colored Pencils (Red, Blue, Green)Technical Drawing Template with standard schematic symbols
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1A3 Drawing Sheets2 Sheets per Candidate
2Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm1 Pc per Candidate
3Eraser1 Pc per Candidate
4Ruler 300mm1 Pc per Candidate
5Set Squares 45° and 60°1 Set per Candidate
6Tracing Paper1 Sheet per Candidate
7Colored Pencils (Red, Blue, Green)1 Set per Candidate
8Broadcasting Equipment Rack Layout Plan (printed)1 Plan per Candidate
9Cable Schedule Sheet1 Sheet per Candidate
10Technical Drawing Template with standard schematic symbols1 Template per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Prepare wiring layout drawing
Wore personal protective equipment (dustcoat/overall)
(Award 1 mark for wearing PPE or 0)
1
Applied good housekeeping practice (tidy working area and proper waste disposal)
(Award 1 mark for good housekeeping or 0)
1
Used drawing tools correctly (pencil, ruler, set squares)
(Award up to 2 marks for correct tool use)
2
Interpreted and applied standard schematic symbols correctly
(Award up to 4 marks for correct symbol usage)
4
Accurately drafted cable routes showing all connections between broadcasting equipment
(Award up to 6 marks for accuracy and completeness)
6
Included cable identification and labeling as per cable schedule
(Award up to 3 marks for correct labeling)
3
Used appropriate color coding for different cable types
(Award up to 3 marks for correct color coding)
3
Ensured drawing layout conforms to the rack dimensions 1200mm x 600mm
(Award up to 3 marks for dimensional accuracy)
3
Sub-Total23
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Finished wiring layout drawing with correct dimensions 1200mm length x 600mm width
(Award 5 marks for correct dimensioning)
5
Drawing includes all required cable routes and connections without omissions
(Award 6 marks for completeness)
6
Clear and legible labeling of components and cables
(Award 4 marks for clarity and legibility)
4
Use of standard schematic symbols and color coding consistent throughout the drawing
(Award 4 marks for correct symbol and color use)
4
Sub-Total19
GRAND TOTAL42
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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