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T L C A S 3 0 1 - RECEPTION ANTENNAS AND SIGNAL, DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLING AND
INSTALLATION
TLCAS301 Assemble and install reception antennas and signal
distribution equipment
REQF Level: 3 Learning hours
Credits: 5 50
Sector: Technical services
Sub-sector: Telecommunication
Issue date: November, 2016
Purpose statement
This module describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for installation, install, fix and connect reception antenna and signal distribution equipment. The module will allow the participant to identify, assemble/disassemble and position reception antenna and signal distribution equipment, lift and fix reception antenna, lay, fix and connect RF and power cables from antenna to the signal distribution equipment.
Learning assumed to be in place
Apply basics of electronics
Install basic electrical circuits Apply Telecom fundamentals
Elements of competence and performance criteria
Learning units describe the essential outcomes of a competence.
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement
of the learning unit.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
Elements of competence Performance criteria
1. Prepare for reception antenna and
signal distribution equipment
installation
1.1. Proper preparation of working area according to the work
1.2. Proper identification of reception antennas and signal distribution equipment according to their types
1.3. Effective positioning of reception antennas and signal distribution equipment according to the measurement techniques
1.4. Proper assembling/disassembling of antenna according to the assembling/disassembling techniques
2. Fix and connect reception antenna
and signal distribution equipment
2.1. Proper lifting of reception antenna to the required
height according to the lifting techniques
2.2. Proper fixing of reception antenna at the required
height according to the fixation techniques
2.3. Proper laying and fixing of RF and power cables
according to the lay and fixation methods
2.4. Proper connection of cables to reception antenna and
signal distribution equipment according to connection
techniques
3. Clean the workplace
3.1 Proper identification of cleaning tools and materials
according to their types
3.2 Proper application of cleaning techniques according
to the nature of the equipment and tools
3.3 Proper management of waste materials according to
their types
LU 1 Prepare for reception antenna and signal distribution equipment installation
1
Learning Outcomes:
1. Prepare the working area 2. Identify reception antennas equipment 3. Position the reception antenna 4. Assemble/Disassemble different parts of the reception antenna
10 Hours
Learning Outcome1.1 Prepare the working area
Selection of tools used to climb the tower
Helmet Safety belt Climbing boots Glooves Overall
Selection of tools used to lift and mount(fix) antennas, poles and brackets
Pulley Mounting cable(rope) Flat spanner Set of screwdrivers
Selection of materials used to connect RF and power cablesto antennas and signal distribution equipment
RF connectors Amalgamating tapes Insulating tapes
o Brainstorming on selection of tools and materials used to install reception antenna
o Group discussion on selection of tools and materials used to install reception antenna
o Physical demonstration of tools and materials used to install reception antenna
o Further research on internet
- Books - Video aid - Internet - Helmet - Safety belt - Climbing boots - Glooves - Overall - Pulley - Mounting
cable(rope) - Flat spanner - RF connectors - Amalgamating
tapes - Insulating tapes - Feeder clamps
Resources Learning activities Content
Formative Assessment 1.1
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Performance evidence
Oral evidence
Multiple choice True or false questions
Matching
Sentence completion
Ticking
Expose (presentation)
Checklist Score
Yes No
Selection of tools used for climbing
Selection of tools used to lift/mount antenna poles& brackets
Selection of materials used to connect RF and power cables to antennas and signal distribution equipment
Observation
Performance criterion
Preparation of working area
Learning Outcome 1.2 Identify reception antennas equipment
Identification of different types of antennas: Parabolic antenna Yagi antenna
Techniques of reception antenna positioning
o Brainstorming on identification of different types reception antenna
o Group discussion on identification of different types of reception antenna
o Physical demonstration of different types of reception antenna
o Further research on internet
- Books - Video aid - Internet - Parabolic
antenna - Yagi antenna - Cables
Formative Assessment 1.2
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Oral evidence
Multiple choice questions
True or false questions
Matching
Sentence completion
Ticking
Expose (presentation)
Checklist Score
Yes No
Identification of antenna types
Observation
Performance criterion
Identification of reception antennas and signal distribution equipment
Resources Learning activities Content
Learning Outcome 1.3: Position the reception antenna
Identification of different types of antennas: Parabolic antenna Yagi antenna
Techniques of reception antenna positioning
o Brainstorming on identification of different types reception antenna
o Group discussion on identification of different types of reception antenna
o Physical demonstration of different types of reception antenna
o Further research on internet
- Books - Video aid - Internet - Parabolic antenna - Yagi antenna - Cables
Formative Assessment 1.3
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Oral evidence
Performance evidence
True or false questions
Matching
Sentence completion
Ticking
Expose (presentation)
Checklist Score
Yes No
Techniques of antenna positioning
Observation
Performance criterion
Positioning of reception antennas and signal distribution equipment
Resources Learning activities Content
Learning Outcome 1.4: Assemble/Disassemble different parts of the reception antenna
Main parts of Yagi antenna
Main parts of parabolic antenna
Steps of antenna assembling/disassembling: Yagi antenna Parabolic antenna
o Brainstorming o Group discussion o Demonstration by video/
picture o Further research on internet o Study trips o Practices
- Books - Video aid - Internet - Parabolic antenna - Yagi antenna - Cables
Formative Assessment 1.4
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Oral evidence
Performance evidence
True or false questions
Matching
Sentence completion
Ticking
Expose (presentation)
Checklist Score
Yes No
Identification of YAGI antenna parts
Assembling and disassembling YAGI antenna
Identification of parabolic antenna parts
Assembling and disassembling parabolic antennas
Observation
Performance criterion
Assembling / disassembling of antenna
Resources Learning activities Content
LU 2: Fix and connect reception antenna and signal distribution equipment
2
Learning Outcomes:
1. Lift reception antenna to the required height 2. Fix reception antenna at the required height 3. Lay and fix RF and power cables 4. Connect cables to the reception antenna and signal distibution
equipment
30 Hours
Learning Outcome 2.1: Lift reception antenna to the required height
Lifting techniques for reception antennas
Procedures for reception antenna fixing
o Brainstorming o Group discussion o Demonstration by video/
picture o Further research on internet o Study trips o Practices
- Video aid - Pulley - Rope - Set of flat spanners - Set of screwdrivers
Formative Assessment 2.1
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Performance criterion
Lifting of reception antenna to the required height
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Performance evidence
Product evidence
Oral evidence
Multiple choice questions
True or false questions
Matching
Sentence completion
Ticking
Expose (presentation)
Checklist Score
Yes No
Antenna Lifting techniques
Observation
Learning Outcome 2.2: Fix reception antenna at the required height
Lifting techniques for reception antennas
Procedures for reception antenna fixing
o Brainstorming o Group discussion o Demonstration by video/
picture o Further research on internet o Study trips o Practices
- Video aid - Pulley - Rope - Set of flat
spanners - Set of
screwdrivers
Formative Assessment 2.2
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Performance criterion
Laying and fixing of RF and power cables
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Performance evidence
Oral evidence
Product evidence
Multiple choicequestions
True or false questions
Matching
Sentence completion
Ticking
Expose (presentation)
Checklist Score
Yes No
Cleaning techniques for different parts of optic fiber network
Observation
Learning Outcome 2.3: Lay and fix RF and power cables
Techniques of laying RF and power cables including grounding
o Demonstration by video/ picture o Further research on internet o Study trips o Practices
- Video aid - Set of pliers - Set of
screwdrivers - Insulating
tape - Power cables - Coaxial
cables
Formative Assessment 2.3
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Performance criterion
Completion of the maintenance report
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Performance evidence
Oral evidence
Product evidence
Multiple choice questions
True or false questions
Matching
Sentence completion
Ticking
Expose (presentation)
Checklist Score
Yes No
Preparation of the maintenance report
Maintenance report analysis
Observation
Learning Outcome 2.4: Connect cables to the reception antenna and signal distribution
equipment
Connection of feeders with jumpers
Connection of cable connectors to the reception antennas and radio signal distribution equipment
Application of waterproofing on connectors using amalgamating tapes and insulating tapes
o Brainstorming o Group discussion o Demonstration by video/ picture o Further research on internet o Study trips o Practices
- Video aid - Set of pliers - Set of
screwdrivers - Insulating
tape - Power cables - Coaxial
cables - Cable shoes
Formative Assessment 2.4
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Performance criterion
Connection of cables to reception antenna
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Performance evidence
Oral evidence
Product evidence
Multiple choice questions
True or false questions
Matching
Sentence completion
Ticking
Expose (presentation)
Checklist Score
Yes No
Feeders connection
Cable connectors connections
Waterproofing application
Observation
LU 3: Clean the workplace
3
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify cleaning tools and materials 2. Apply cleaning techniques 3. Manage waste materials
10 Hours
Learning Outcome 3.1: Identify cleaning tools and materials
Identification of cleaning tools Cleaning Brush Cleaning solutions broom air blow gun
o Demonstration by video/ picture
o Study trips o Practices
- Books - Video aid - Internet
Formative Assessment 3.1
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Performance criterion
Identification of cleaning tools and materials
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Performance evidence
Oral evidence
Multiple choice questions
True or false questions
Matching
Sentence completion
Ticking
Expose (presentation)
Checklist Score
Yes No
Identification of cleaning tools
Observation
Learning Outcome 3.2: Apply clearing techniques
Identification of cleaning techniques
Metal cleaning Wood cleaning Glass cleaning Ground cleaning
o Demonstration by video/ picture
o Study trips o Practices
- Books - Video aid - Cleaning
Brush - Cleaning
solutions - broom - air blow gun
Formative Assessment 3.2
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Performance criterion
Application of cleaning techniques
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Performance evidence
Multiple choicequestions
True or false questions
Matching
Sentence completion
Ticking
Expose (presentation)
Checklist Score
Yes No
Identification of cleaning techniques
Observation
Learning Outcome 3.3: Manage waste materials
Types of waste materials
Arrangements of waste materials
o Demonstration by video/ picture
o Study trips o Practices
- Books - Video aid
Formative Assessment 3.3
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Performance criterion
Management of waste materials
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Performance evidence
Oral evidence
Product evidence
Multiple choicequestions
True or false questions
Matching
Sentence completion
Ticking
Expose (presentation)
Checklist Score
Yes No
Types and arrangement of waste materials
Observation
Summative Assessment
Integrated situation Resources
AZAM TV located in Kigali, GASABO district sells Satellite TV products to its customers. As a technician of this company, you are requested to install its TV Services to one of the customer located in KIMIRONKO sector. The reception antenna is a parabolic antenna and the TV decoder will provide to the customer 68 channels. The installation shall be performed within a maximum of 3 hours.
► Tools, equipment &Materials: - Helmet - Safety belt - Climbing boots - Pulley - Mounting cable - Flat spanner - Set of screw drivers - RF connectors - Insulating tapes - Dish antenna&LNB - decoder &accessories - Cables - Installation accessories - Satellite finder - Digital multimeter - compass - Personal protection equipment - Cleaning cloth - Brush - Cleaning solution - Maintenance records - Repair report template
Assesment Criterion 1: Quality of Process
Checklist Score
Yes No
Indicator: Tools, material, measuring instruments and PPE are selected
Climbing tools
Lifting and mounting tools
Measurement instruments
Connecting and testing tools
PPE
Indicator: The antenna position is identified
No obstacle in the location identified
Visual inspection
Indicator: The parabolic antenna is assembled
Steps respected
Connection of dish/parabolic parts
Indicator: The antenna is fixed
Pole well fixed (on level)
Antenna system fixed
Indicator: Cables are laid in their path to the antenna LNB
Aesthetic
Indicator: The cables& connectors are well fixed/connected
Aesthetic and continuity
Indicator: The system is tested and configured
All channels are received
No signal loss
Indicator: Tools, equipment and working area are cleaned
Tools cleaning techniques
Equipment cleaning techniques
Working area cleaning techniques
Type of solvent
Observation
Assesment Criterion 2: Quality of product
Checklist Score
Yes No
Indicator: All channels are well received on The satellite TV monitor
TV monitor displays all channels
No signal loss due to misconnection
Indicator: The dish antenna parts are properly fixed
Steadiness
Fitness
Observation
Assesment Criterion 3: Relevance
Checklist Score
Yes No
Indicator: Time is respected
The satellite TV works with no signal loss
Required time 4 hours
Observation
Assesment Criterion 4: Safety
Checklist Score
Yes No
Indicator: PPE are used
Overcoat or overall
Gloves
Safety shoes
Helmet
Earmuff
Goggles
Observation
Reference books:
1. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-install-a-TV-antenna-or-aerial/
2. http://dennysantennaservice.com/1170980.html
