By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
Mastering these skills ensures your work meets professional standards and keeps communication systems running smoothly and reliably.
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Compression Tool for Connectors | RG-6 Coaxial Cable |
| Coaxial Cable Stripper | BNC Connectors |
| Screwdriver Set | F-Type Connectors |
| Multimeter | Insulation Tape |
| Heat Shrink Tubing 3mm diameter | |
| Cable Ties | |
| Personal Protective Equipment (Dustcoat/Overall, Safety Gloves) |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RG-6 Coaxial Cable | 10 meters per Candidate |
| 2 | BNC Connectors | 4 pcs per Candidate |
| 3 | F-Type Connectors | 4 pcs per Candidate |
| 4 | Compression Tool for Connectors | 1 pc per 2 Candidates |
| 5 | Coaxial Cable Stripper | 1 pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Screwdriver Set | 1 set per Candidate |
| 7 | Insulation Tape | 1 roll per Candidate |
| 8 | Heat Shrink Tubing 3mm diameter | 5 pcs per Candidate |
| 9 | Cable Ties | 10 pcs per Candidate |
| 10 | Multimeter | 1 pc per 2 Candidates |
| 11 | Personal Protective Equipment (Dustcoat/Overall, Safety Gloves) | 1 set per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and PPE | |||
| Wore Personal Protective Equipment (Dustcoat/Overall, Safety Gloves) (Award 1 mark if PPE worn correctly, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Applied good housekeeping practice by arranging a tidy working area (Award 1 mark for tidy and hazard-free workspace) | 1 | ||
| Selected and handled tools and equipment properly (Award 2 marks for correct selection and safe handling of tools) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 4 | ||
| TASK 2: Cable Preparation and Connector Termination | |||
| Measured and cut 10 meters of RG-6 coaxial cable accurately (Award 2 marks for exact 10m length cut) | 2 | ||
| Stripped cable ends correctly using coaxial cable stripper without damaging braid or dielectric (Award 3 marks for proper stripping technique) | 3 | ||
| Installed BNC and F-Type connectors securely with compression tool (Award 4 marks for proper compression and secure fitting of connectors) | 4 | ||
| Applied heat shrink tubing and insulation tape neatly to ensure no exposure of conductive parts (Award 2 marks for neat insulation and protection) | 2 | ||
| Bundled cables using cable ties maintaining neatness and avoiding strain (Award 2 marks for neat cable management and securing) | 2 | ||
| Tested cable continuity and signal integrity using multimeter (Award 3 marks for successful continuity and no short circuit) | 3 | ||
| Ensured no visible damage or loose connections on cables and connectors (Award 2 marks for no physical defects or loose fittings) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 18 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Finished cable assembly is exactly 10 meters long with properly terminated BNC and F-Type connectors; connectors are firmly attached with no loose ends or exposed shielding; cable insulation and protective coverings are neat and secure; cable bundles are neatly tied without strain. (Award up to 10 marks based on adherence to length, connector termination quality, insulation neatness, and cable management) | 10 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 32 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Screwdriver set | Broadcasting transmitter unit |
| Wire stripper | Antenna (isolated 1.5 m copper wire) |
| Pliers | Coaxial cable RG-58 |
| Multimeter | Power supply 240V AC with 12V DC adapter |
| Mounting bracket and screws | |
| Insulation tape | |
| Cable ties |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadcasting transmitter unit | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Antenna (isolated 1.5 m copper wire) | 1.5 meters per Candidate |
| 3 | Coaxial cable RG-58 | 3 meters per Candidate |
| 4 | Power supply 240V AC with 12V DC adapter | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Mounting bracket and screws | 1 set per Candidate |
| 6 | Insulation tape | 1 roll per 5 Candidates |
| 7 | Cable ties | 5 Pcs per Candidate |
| 8 | Dustcoat/Overall | 1 set per Candidate |
| 9 | Safety boots | 1 pair per Candidate |
| 10 | Screwdriver set | 1 set per Candidate |
| 11 | Wire stripper | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 12 | Pliers | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 13 | Multimeter | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and safety | |||
| Wore Personal Protective Equipment (Dustcoat/Overall and Safety boots) (Award 1 mark for wearing complete PPE, 0 if not) | 1 | ||
| Applied good housekeeping practice by ensuring a tidy working area before starting (Award 1 mark for tidy and safe working environment, 0 if not) | 1 | ||
| Selected and used appropriate tools correctly (Screwdriver, Wire stripper, Pliers, Multimeter) (Award 1 mark for correct tool selection, 1 mark for correct usage) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 4 | ||
| TASK 2: Installation of transmitter unit | |||
| Positioned the transmitter unit securely on the mounting bracket at the specified location (Award 3 marks for correct and stable positioning, 0 if unstable or incorrect) | 3 | ||
| Connected the transmitter unit to the power supply with correct polarity and secure connections (Award 3 marks for correct wiring and connection, 0 if incorrect) | 3 | ||
| Connected the antenna to the transmitter using coaxial cable with proper stripping and termination (Award 3 marks for proper cable preparation and connection, 0 if poor or loose) | 3 | ||
| Secured all cables neatly using cable ties and insulation tape to avoid hazards (Award 2 marks for neat cable management, 0 if messy or unsafe) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 11 | ||
| TASK 3: Testing and commissioning | |||
| Used multimeter to verify power supply voltage and continuity of antenna connection (Award 2 marks for correct measurement and interpretation, 0 if incorrect) | 2 | ||
| Powered on the transmitter unit and observed normal operation without faults (Award 3 marks for successful power-up and stable operation, 0 if failure) | 3 | ||
| Demonstrated the ability to tune or adjust transmitter settings as per instructions (Award 3 marks for correct tuning or adjustment, 0 if none or incorrect) | 3 | ||
| Followed RF safety precautions during testing (Award 2 marks for observing safety rules, 0 if ignored) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Transmitter unit installed firmly and aligned correctly (1200mm x 800mm x 400mm) (Award 4 marks for correct dimensions and firm fixing, 0 if incorrect) | 4 | ||
| Power and antenna connections secure with no loose wires or exposed conductors (Award 3 marks for secure, insulated connections, 0 if loose or exposed) | 3 | ||
| Cables routed neatly and safely with no tripping hazards (Award 3 marks for neat and safe cable layout, 0 if messy or unsafe) | 3 | ||
| Transmitter operates correctly with confirmed output signal (Award 5 marks for confirmed good signal and operation, 0 if failure) | 5 | ||
| Sub-Total | 15 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 40 | ||
At the start of this chapter we promised you would be able to:
Tick each one you can genuinely do.
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