Required skills

analytical skills to

assess compatibility and interoperability with existing system

interpret test equipment settings and readings

communication skills to liaise with internal personnel technical staff manufacturers and vendor engineers on technical operational and business related matters

literacy skills to

interpret technical specifications and related documentation

write reports and recommendations

numeracy skills to make calculations and necessary calibration changes

planning and organisational skills to plan prioritise and monitor own work

technical skills to

interpret engineering specifications

perform high level and complex testing

test and evaluate new technologies

Required knowledge

Australian standards applicable to system and equipment compliance

connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment

design criteria

network and equipment tests for compliance

network architectures

relevant international standards

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 ability to

apply Australian standards to international designs

negotiate with equipment vendor and identify specific requirements

configure and set up test regimes

identify and conduct tests including live system tests and interpret and analyse results

approach problem diagnosis systematically eliminating causes

retest design changes

prepare report including deficiencies analysis and recommendations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

test site where qualification testing of equipment and systems may be conducted

equipment currently used in industry

relevant Australian and international standards codes design specifications manuals and reference materials

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

oral report and direct observation of the candidate establishing a test regime

direct observation of the candidate undertaking tests including live system test on equipment and systems

review of reports completed by the candidate for different equipment types test results and situations analysing results with recommendations and supporting reasons

oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess knowledge of qualification and testing procedures types of systems and tests

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTNPLA Undertake network performance analysis

ICTNPL6046A Undertake network performance analysis.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

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 required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Reconfigure international design may involve:

Tests may include:

Test environment may involve:

Test equipment may include:

Contingency activity may refer to: