Basic Radio Transmitter and Antenna Installation Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to interpret installation specifications and schematics for a basic radio transmitter and antenna system.
• Apply appropriate safety procedures and regulatory requirements during installation.
• Select and prepare tools, equipment, and materials required for the installation.
• Install a radio transmitter and antenna system according to specifications.
• Test and verify the performance of the installed system against specified parameters.
• Identify and resolve common installation faults and issues.

Target Audience

Technicians, installers, and technical staff involved in telecommunications or broadcasting who need to install or maintain basic radio transmitter and antenna systems. Also suitable for aspiring electronics technicians seeking foundational skills in RF installation.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Learners will practice installing a basic radio transmitter and antenna system, including mounting, cabling, and testing. This hands-on session reinforces theoretical knowledge and develops practical skills for safe and effective installation.

Practical Activities

• Antenna Mounting and Cable Routing — Learners mount a dipole antenna on a mast and route coaxial cable to the transmitter location, applying proper securing and weatherproofing techniques. (1h)
• Transmitter Connection and Grounding — Learners connect the transmitter to the antenna via coaxial cable, install a lightning arrestor, and connect the system to an earth ground. (1h)
• System Testing and Troubleshooting — Learners power up the transmitter, measure SWR using an SWR meter, adjust antenna tuning if needed, and verify signal transmission with a receiver. (1h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.