certification programs

In-Building Public Safety Communications Performance Measures

Level I Performance Measures

 2801-1101

Accurately measure voltage, current, and resistance with an electronic multimeter.

 2801-1102

Accurately read and understand project drawings and specifications.

 2801-1103

Follow properly job site safety procedures.

 2801-1104

Identify and properly use generic tools for a given task and use them safely.

 2801-1105

Identify common IB-PSC equipment and related materials.

 2801-1106

Perform proper installation and termination techniques for IB-ERCES components and cabling.

 2801-1107

Properly mount active/passive control equipment, peripheral devices, and related hardware.

 2801-1108

Properly use cabling and connectorizing tools for a given task.

 

Level II Performance Measures

 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.

 

Level III Performance Measures

 2801-5101

Ability to recommend adjustments to design or selected components based on field observations.

 2801-5102

Ability to respond to the technical aspects of an RFP/RFQ.

 2801-5103

Accurately evaluate the completion of an IB-PSC installation project to ensure that applicable criteria (i.e., codes and standards, AHJ requirements, contractual obligations, project specifications, or client needs) have been met.

 2801-5104

Commission a minimum of 2 active DAS or 10 passive DAS systems.

 2801-5105

Coordinate project plans and schedules to meet project objectives.

 2801-5106

Demonstrate an understanding of the different architectures utilized in land mobile radio systems for public safety.

 2801-5107

Demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to use, local responder radio equipment to verify performance of system.

 2801-5108

Develop and implement an installation strategy, including resolution of on-site scheduling conflicts and issues with other trades and project stakeholders.

 2801-5109

Develop technical scope criteria for IB-PSC projects that meet project requirements.

 2801-5110

Evaluate shop drawings for technical accuracy, including, but not limited to, RF Signal strength, quality and interference, power and battery calculations and component compatibility.

 2801-5111

Evaluate the requirements for a new or existing IB-PSC and provide recommendations based on functionality, codes, standards, project specifications, and cost.

 2801-5112

Monitor and evaluate the general and job-specific capabilities of team members, to ensure that they have received adequate training on technical, safety, and communication.

 2801-5113

Perform complete system acceptance for IB-PSC projects.

 2801-5114

Recognize, identify, and mitigate potential threats to an IB-PSC’s functionality or reliability from severe or existing environments.

 

Design Performance Measures

 2801-7101

Accurately identify types of IB-PSC (active/passive).

 2801-7102

Accurately interpret and implement RF signal test reports and incorporate into a comprehensive code compliant design.

 2801-7103

Accurately interpret and understand project drawings and specifications.

 2801-7104

Accurately review construction documents for feasibility and potential liabilities.

 2801-7105

Compile IB-PSC submittal packages.

 2801-7106

Design a minimum of 10 active DAS or 15 passive DAS systems that have passed acceptance testing.

 2801-7107

Evaluate the requirements for a new or existing IB-PSC system and its components, and provide a clear rationale design, based on functionality, codes, standards, and project specifications, for either replacement or repair of any deficiencies.

 2801-7108

Generate a heat map and provide a propagation analysis with both uplink and downlink models.

 2801-7109

Knowledge of AHJ test requirements for approval (e.g., approval for live voice testing, RF frequencies, radio communication protocols).

 2801-7110

Knowledge of manufacturer’s equipment.

 2801-7111

Knowledge of the RF principles necessary to correctly design a working IB-PSC system that considers realworld situations, including, but not limited to, near-far principles, noise floor, interference, isolation, uplink and downlink power and gain, bit error rate, basic wireless modulation techniques, signal interference and noise ratio, free space loss, link budgets, and time delay interference.

 2801-7112

Review another designer’s IB-ERCES design to optimize system efficiency, identify errors in calculations, and suggest corrections.