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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to install specified RFID system
   • Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, work health and safety (WHS) regulations, codes, and standards
   • Arrange site access according to required procedure
   • Choose the most suitable RFID system based on specifications and in consultation with appropriate person
   • Evaluate options for equipment installation siting and antenna positioning to include effects of electromagnetic interference and shielding
   • Investigate causes of interference with RFID systems
   • Specify network element requirements for the installation and any training requirements for clients
   • Create a deployment plan including down times and advise the user group
   • Obtain all components and devices required for the RFID system
2. Install specified RFID system and resolve any faults
   • Install interrogators or readers according to given plan
   • Install tags and document correct procedures for locating and orienting tags
   • Install and undertake network configuration activities using relevant operating system and application upgrades to integrate RFID system into the overall network
   • Troubleshoot problems between interrogators or readers, tags and networks, including tuning for optimum performance and rectify any faults
3. Test RFID installation according to specification and standards
   • Test system installation according to design specifications and standards including optimum placement of tags, data transmission completeness and record outcomes
   • Carry out any changes
   • Validate changes or additions against specifications
   • Document the test results
4. Complete documentation in compliance with customer requirements and clean worksite
   • Complete all documentation for users according to the design and customer requirements
   • Complete report and notify client of network status and standards applying to the installation
   • Clean up and restore worksite to client’s satisfaction
   • Secure sign-off from appropriate person

Performance Evidence

Evidence of ability to:

plan installation

use basic research skills for adapting radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies to specified plan and design

implement and verify RFID operations

implement RFID architecture across a secure environment

encode RFID tags and attach to items

integrate RFID information into business applications

configure network with IP addressing

cable and test RFID network

create technical and user documentation.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain the client business domain, business function and organisation

describe common network cable types and connectors

summarise compatibility issues and resolution procedures

describe configuration of internet protocol (IP) networks

describe current industry-accepted hardware and software products used in RFID systems

explain desktop applications and operating systems as required

summarise enterprise communication and training systems in relation to training and advising staff involved in deployment

summarise network topologies

outline RFID technologies including:

network operating systems

protocols

interrogators and sensors

wireless technologies

cabling standards.

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