Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to

plan and conduct a WLAN site survey

produce design specifications and layout of wireless network

configure and test a controllerbased WLAN

test wireless security configurations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

site where network installation may be conducted

hardware and software

organisational guidelines

computers

standalone and lightweight WLAN controllers and AP

hardware and software WLAN site survey tools

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment for people with special needs

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate installing configuring and testing a new or updated network

evaluation of documentation prepared by the candidate outlining testing procedures test results recommendation to network changes and completion records

verbal or written questioning of required knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

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

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the communication skill level language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Indigenous people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may need additional support

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

Client requirements may include:

WLAN technology may include:

Network elements may include:

Network infrastructure may include:

Wireless network topology may include:

RF deployment considerations may include:

Survey model may include:

Deployment characteristics may include:

Physical site survey may include:

RF network design may include:

Spread spectrum technology may include:

WLAN RF principles may include:

Wireless regulatory bodies, standards and certifications may include:

Wireless network architectures may include:

WLAN controller and access points may include:

Controller-based AP discovery and association may include:

Roaming may include:

Client operating system WLAN configuration may include:

Security components may include:

Identification assignments may include:

Authentication methods may include:

Sources of authentication may include:

Encryption methods may include:

Networking tools may include: