2013 Digital TV Antenna Accredited Training Courses
Matchmaster Digital TV Reception Training Program
“Matchmaster’s purpose is to provide a pathway to a better future for contractors/installers. We are passionate about people learning new skills and improving their job prospects.” “NEW” FORMAL TRADE CERTIFICATE NOW AVAILABLE! You may be eligible for a Government grant on completion of the “Digital Reception Technology Course” a Formal Trade Certificate now applies! Matchmaster has been delivering industry trusted and approved training for well over 15 years. Our program continues to provide installers with the theoretical and practical knowledge required to service the field with confidence.
Registered Training Organisation Accredited Courses
The Matchmaster Training Programs have been developed based on the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR). This requires training to be delivered under the competency based methodology and will therefore ensure the knowledge and skills are assessed to a high standard. Matchmaster in conjunction with its Registered Training Organisation partner, Skills Connect Australia (a division of the Electrical & Communications Association), delivers Certificate II and III in Digital Reception Technology. Matchmaster offers the core technology competencies for digital terrestrial reception covering terrestrial and satellite platforms, through the digital TV reception training programs. Skills Connect Australia will then deliver the balance of competencies to enable the learner to achieve a CERTIFICATE III in Digital Reception Technology, which then enables the student to gain their formal trade certificate on successful completion of the units. Qualifications are nationally recognised throughout Australia under the (NVR) National Vocational Education & Training Regulator.
For further information on Certification and Government grant call Matchmaster today on 1800-AERIAL (1800-237425) or visit the Skills Connect Australia website:
www.skillsconnect.edu.au
Certificate III in Digital Reception Technology
(TRAIN-CERT3DRT) Cost $1199.55 Inc. GST Enrol Now
Certificate III in Digital Reception Technology is a Government funded grant, available to approved students. On completion of this
course (DTRI, SDRS, CDRS, one online unit and one unit completing a workbook/assignment) students will be provided with a
recognised formal trade certificate.
Digital Terrestrial Reception Systems
(TRAIN-DTRI) Cost $880 Inc. GST Enrol Now
Embark on your learning path in television reception systems with our two day course. The program offers competencies of the Certificate II and III, including selection and installation of terrestrial antennas, managing and installing coaxial cable and designing simple domestic distribution systems.
The module covers installation of digital television receiving equipment such as decoders and PVR’s, and involves a combination of practical exercises to ensure you learn the skills required to progress through the Antenna Installers Endorsement Scheme assessment.
Competencies to be delivered are:
Install a terrestrial antenna
(ICTRFN2164A)
Install and terminate coaxial cable
(ICTCBL3011A)
Install digital reception equipment
(ICTDRE3156A)
Train customers
(ICTEDU3053A)
Conduct radio frequency measurement
(ICTRFN4095A)
Course content
- Install digital terrestrial antenna and equipment
- Install and terminate coaxial cable
- Conduct radio frequency measurements
- Customer service process
- Basic recommendations for safety (OHS offered by RTO)
- Digital equipment integration
- Importance of checking tools and equipment
- Television theory for digital signals
Satellite Digital Reception Systems
(TRAIN-SDRS) Cost $550 Inc. GST Enrol Now
Offering competencies of the Certificate II and III, this one day program will arm you with detailed knowledge of the design, installation and commissioning of new systems; ranging from domestic premises to 5 wire trunk SMATV systems.
A combination of practical and theory exercises will ensure you grasp an understanding of radio frequencies, locating satellites, setting up mounts and measuring signals using the latest test equipment. Walking away with the knowledge of how to meet the Pay TV installation standards, you will be in the box seat to profit from market demand.
Entry Requirement
Completion of Digital Terrestrial Reception Systems course
Competencies to be delivered are:
Install a satellite antenna
(ICTRFN2163A)
Course Content
- Understand industry terms
- Understand television theory for satellite signals
- Understand test and measure for satellite systems
- Approach to 5 wire topology for large systems
- Understand the Australian design symbols
- Reporting and documentation
Complex Digital Reception Systems
(TRAIN-CDRS) Cost $550 Inc. GST Enrol Now
This one day course dives into complex digital systems, encompassing competencies of the Certificate II and III in television reception systems. You learn not only how to select antennas for large systems, but you will also gain an understanding of how to locate and rectify digital reception faults.
To keep pace with the demands of consumers and business today, emphasis in the new digital era is on the convergence of the Internet, Pay TV, Terrestrial TV and inhouse video systems, especially for applications in hotels, apartments and commercial premises.
Entry Requirement
Completion of Digital Terrestrial Reception Systems and Satellite Digital Reception Systems
Competencies to be delivered are:
Locate & rectify digital reception equipment faults
(ICTDRE3157A)
Install a complex digital reception system
(ICTDRE3165A)
Integrate a customer digital reception system
(ICTDRE4166A)
Course Content
- Revise television theory for digital signals
- Selecting antennas and mounts for commercial applications
- Revise test and measure
- Electrical specifications for complex digital
- Approach to Star topology for large systems
- Understand the Australian design symbols
- Understand the commissioning process
- Reporting and documentation
Advanced MATV
(TRAIN-AMATV) Cost $880 Inc. GST Enrol Now
On completion of this two day course you will possess a detailed understanding of MATV systems; including headends, modulated services and distribution systems. With a hands on approach, you will gain an understanding of channel processor, frequency agile channel converters and newer technologies such as transparent digital transmodulators (TDT).
Who Should Attend
Recommended for television installation personnel involved in Pay TV, MATV, CATV; electrical project managers; electricians and people in electrical associated industries.
Entry Requirement
Completion of Digital Terrestrial Installations, Satellite Systems, Complex Digital Terrestrial Systems or equivalent knowledge.
Course Content
- Antenna theory, including stacking of antenna
- Fault conditions
- Radio frequency principles
- System topologies
- Headend asymmetric channel planning, amplifier management
- Base band signal management
- Signal distortions and techniques to reduce and eliminate
- Extracts of the AS1367-2006 standards
- Test equipment usage, spectrum analyser and signal measurements
- Signal processing including TDT, QAM, QPSK demodulators, channel processors
Fibre Optics and Television Course
(TRAIN-FIBRE) Cost $660 Inc. GST Enrol Now
This one day course covers the principles of fibre optics and television systems, including simple testing procedures and safety requirements. You will learn to identify different fibre cables, their associated connectors, and understand the basic configurations for a television distribution system using single mode optical fibre.
Who Should Attend
Recommended for TV distribution installers and technicians, CCTV, Free to Air and Pay TV installation personnel and electricians.
Entry Requirement
Completion of Digital Terrestrial Installations, Satellite Systems, Complex Systems and SMATV courses, or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge.
Course Content
- History of fibre transmission
- dB units of measure
- Wavelengths for light
- Digital principles
- Principles of light
- Dispersion within a fibre
- Differences between multimode and single mode fibre
- Importance of single mode fibre and carrier to noise
- Connectors and patch leads
- Inspection of connectors and terminations
- Transmitters and receivers
- Introduction on calculating losses