In-Building Public Safety Communication - Level II

IB-PSC Level II Technicians work under limited supervision, they utilize radio frequency principles and equipment to conduct initial surveys, install, commission, and maintain in-building public safety communications. They are responsible for ensuring system evaluation, quality, acceptance, and complete documentation.

Skills / Knowledge

Antenna Systems
Bi-Directional Amplifiers(BDA)
Signal Boosters
Emergency Responder Communications Enhanced Systems (ERCES)

Earning Criteria

Required

exam

Pass the Level I Exam, Pass the Level II Exam

experience

A minimum of 2 years of technical experience in Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES), which MUST include: • At least 12 months of direct involvement with technical experience with ERCES or Industrial*** Signal Boosters and In-Building Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS).

skill

Performance Measures - Demonstrate performance competency for the following:

2801-3101 Accurately review construction documents, bill of materials, and appropriate scope of work.
2801-3102 Accurately use RF test equipment to diagnose system installation placement and potential problems.
2801-3103 Adjust headend and remote amplification equipment.
2801-3104 Communicate technical information that is clear and accurate.
2801-3105 Demonstrate technical leadership or mentoring.
2801-3106 Evaluate and confirm whether a specific device will meet codes, standards, and project specifications.
2801-3107 Evaluate site conditions relevant to IB-PSC layout, and correctly identify the codes and standards involved.
2801-3108 Evaluate site conditions relevant to IB-PSC layout, and correctly identify potential hazards and installation issues.
2801-3109 Demonstrate an understanding of the different radio architectures used in public safety (simulcast systems, trunked systems, multicast systems, conventional systems, satellite systems, simplex systems, etc.).
2801-3110 Generate complete and accurate reports on work activities, progress, and problems encountered.
2801-3111 Interpret voltage, current, and resistance measurements to test and diagnose system problems.
2801-3112 Knowledge of manufacturer’s equipment.
2801-3113 Measure RF signal strength and quality.
2801-3114 Perform a Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) test and properly interpret a DAQ scale.
2801-3115 Perform a test with TDR test equipment and properly measure distance to fault.
2801-3116 Perform and evaluate cable tests (i.e., sweep test, bend radius, VSWR, return loss).
2801-3117 Perform and evaluate Continuous Wave (CW) tests.
2801-3118 Perform complete system commissioning (i.e., documentation of RF signal and cable test, completion test, and creation of as-built drawings).
2801-3119 Perform installations of basic IB-PSCs in accordance with project plans or shop drawings with limited supervision.
2801-3120 Perform proper troubleshooting procedures to correct or repair system faults.
2801-3121 Support onsite design validation.
2801-3122 Verify proper mounting of control equipment, peripheral devices, and related hardware.