Required skills

Demonstration of installation techniques

Presentation on use of spectrum analyser

Demonstration of cable and network testing

Demonstration of troubleshooting techniques

Ability to implement and verify RFID operations

Ability to implement RFID architecture across a secure environment

Research skills for identifying analysing and evaluating broad features of a particular business domain and best practice in RFID technologies eg when RFID components both hardware and software that are required to be installed are identified

Research skills for identifying, analysing and evaluating broad features of a particular business domain and best practice in RFID technologies (e.g. when RFID components, both hardware and software that are required to be installed, are identified)

Project planning skills in relation to set benchmarks and identified scope

Problem solving skills in a predictable range of network problems

Use of relevant management tools

Project management skills

Ability to create technical and user documentation

Ability to understand user applications and relate user needs

Ability to analyse operational issues

Ability to outline maintenance procedures

Ability to follow specified maintenance procedures

Ability to troubleshoot failures

Required knowledge

Broad knowledge of current industryaccepted hardware and software products

Broad knowledge of the client business domain business function and organisation eg when confirming client requirements and RFID equipment

Broad knowledge of RFID technologies incorporating substantial depth in some areas eg network operating systems interrogators and sensors wireless technologies cabling standards

Broad knowledge of RFID technologies and protocols

Enterprise communicationtraining systems in relation to training and advising staff involved in the deployment

Desktop applications and operating systems as required

Knowledge of compatibility issues and resolution procedures

Knowledge of system procedures

Enterprise communicationtraining systems in relation to training and advising staff involved in the deployment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

Identify technical specifications including hardware and software requirements from given designs

Troubleshoot problems between interrogatorsreaders tags and networks including tuning for optimum performance

Test installation according to specifications and standards including for optimum placement of tags

Document the installation according to the design and customer requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Generally speaking an RFID system must provide some if not all of the following features and capabilities

The ability to encode RFID tags

The ability to attach encoded RFID tags to items

The ability to track the movement of tagged items

The ability to integrate RFID information into business applications

The ability to produce information that can be shared between businesses

The ability to develop selforganisation of intelligent devices

Encoding RFID tags is a twostep process

The first step is to select an identification scheme to uniquely track the items in question Once this is done you can attach those identities to the RFID tags

It is important to ensure that the right tags readers and antennas are selected and that they are configured and aligned to achieve the required read rates

Most likely using RFID information will require integration with and modifications to existing applications Integrating RFID information with enterprise applications is no different than integrating other data sources Architectural approaches technologies and products available for application integration apply equally well to RFID solutions

The breadth depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover a broad range of varied activities or application in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex and nonroutine

Leadership and guidance would be involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a nonroutine or contingency nature

Performance of a broad range of skilled applications including the requirement to evaluate and analyse current practices develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices and provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills would be characteristic

Applications may involve responsibility for and limited organisation of others

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to

Network design documentation

Equipment specifications

Network components routers switches multilayer switches VoIP devices

Live network

Organisational guidelines

Networked computers

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace

In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA Section

In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment However simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures andor performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills

The questioning of team members supervisors subordinates peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts

Apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems

Identify and apply skill and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts with depth in some areas

Identify analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards

Take limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of the output of others

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Specifications may include site diagram describing:

Optimum performance may include:

Document may include: