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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills



Select from the following list to suit the learning and assessment context Codes refer to the Skills and Knowledge Register in Volume of this Training Package that has detailed content guidelines for each code outlined CI Communication CO Computer Skills CS Customer Relations DI Digital Theory DI Digital Radio EN Enterprise Information Systems EN Enterprise Organisational Policy ET Amplifiers
IN Interpersonal Relationships IN Teamwork MA Basic Mathematics NT Emerging Network Technologies OH Occupational Health and Safety PE Remote Work PS Plans and Specifications PS Basic Building Trades RA Antennas RA Radio Frequency Theory and Hazards TE Pager Operation TE CMTS TF Test Analysis and Diagnosis TO Use of Tools TO Antistatic Procedures TR Modulation Theory TR Spectrum Management

Required knowledge
The relevant required knowledge is articulated in the above guidelines contained in the Skills and Knowledge Register included in this Training Package

Evidence Required

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

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

Evidence of the following is essential

Mentorassessor observes candidate and candidate delivers at least three oral reports to mentorassessor planning relevant tests including

Driving and navigation capability

Identification of tests required and likely outcomes

Interaction with enterprise staff customers and contractors

Mentorassessor observes candidate obtaining and using test tools including GPS system lap top computer test software and hand held phone

Mentorassessor observes candidate

Complying with all related occupational health and safety requirements and work practices

Reading interpreting and using equipmentsystem manuals and specifications and relevant enterprise policy and documentation

Candidate submits hard copy of at least three test result analyses and reports detailing outcomes with recommendations as to action to be taken

Mentorassessor observes candidates customer focus and consideration of customer needs

Candidate submits at least three sets of hard copy test results recorded on the appropriate proforma andor database

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work See Range Statement and support from a competent supervisor or mentor

OR

A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines

Guidance information for assessment

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

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

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess underpinning knowledge

Range Statement


The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Traditional network technology boundaries	Are now being crossed with technologies such as Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), Digital European Cordless Telephone (DECT), ISDN, and intelligent networks and other emerging network technologies

Network systems and products	Vary considerably across the specific technologies and are usually unique to a particular vendor

Technologies	Can be described in broad terms as: switching, transmission, radio (fixed and mobile), video and satellite. Services could fall within the general heading of Next Generation Networks delivering services such as Voice over IP, Multimedia, data transfer, video etc.

Transmission medium	May be: copper cable, coaxial cable, optic fibre cable, radio, video, satellite

Network Architecture	Can be described as: Analogue (to be phased out by 2000), PDH (plesiochrynous digital hierarchy), SDH (synchronous digital hierarchy), ATM

Network hierarchy	Can be described as backbone, transport, broadband, data, HLS, CLS

Tools and test equipment	May include: GPS System, lap top computer, motor vehicle, in vehicle and hand held phone, test software, fixed antenna on vehicle, frequency plans, geographic maps

Test equipment calibration	Test equipment self calibrates, but primary/secondary calibration is undertaken by appropriate specialists

Types of tests undertaken	Include: integration, quality of signal, comparison with other carriers, optimisation, coverage

Tests	Are undertaken in accordance with specification and/or enterprise policy but can be varied to suit the conditions and the uncertainty surrounding validity of results

Reason for tests	May include: validation e.g. base station, optimisation, comparison, coverage confirmation, signal level

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards include:	International Standards ISO 9000 and 9001 ACMA Standards TS 14 ITU recommendations Occupational Health and Safety Privacy Act Private property law Spectrum management

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ICTTC096D - Conduct field tests of radio and wireless networks

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement