Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTRFN502 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTRFN502 - Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse test results and recommend modifications to the network. It applies to individuals working as field officers and supervisors from telecommunications carriers, service providers, contractors and other public or private organisations who perform measurements during equipment upgrades or during commissioning, acceptance testing and routine maintenance on cellular network equipment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – radio frequency networks field of work and include access to:

sites on which cellular network testing may be conducted

test equipment currently used in industry

manufacturer’s and enterprise technical documentation

relevant regulations and standards.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to test cellular phone and network equipment
  • Obtain and follow relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • Scope work by obtaining work details from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements
  • Evaluate manufacturer’s technical documentation and network procedures to plan test schedule for cellular network
  • Verify calibration of test equipment to ensure that tested cellular equipment is compliant
  • Prepare cellular equipment for testing according to manufacturer’s test procedure
  • Notify operational staff of test and measurement schedule to ensure minimal impact on cellular network
       
Element: Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment
  • Work safely following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work, identifying hazards and using personal protective equipment
  • Configure network equipment for testing and set options to record test results
  • Block or mask alarms that may be triggered and interfere with test program
  • Run performance measurement software with options set and record test results
  • Re-establish alarms and normal operational status at conclusion of tests, and notify appropriate personnel of completion of test schedule
       
Element: Analyse measurement and prepare evaluation report
  • Analyse results of performance tests and measurements and determine performance level of cellular equipment and compatibility with network
  • Prepare evaluation report, making recommendations on network modifications or changes to configurations settings for improved quality of service
  • Present test results and evaluation report to appropriate personnel according to enterprise policy
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to test cellular phone and network equipment

1.1 Obtain and follow relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Scope work by obtaining work details from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements

1.3 Evaluate manufacturer’s technical documentation and network procedures to plan test schedule for cellular network

1.4 Verify calibration of test equipment to ensure that tested cellular equipment is compliant

1.5 Prepare cellular equipment for testing according to manufacturer’s test procedure

1.6 Notify operational staff of test and measurement schedule to ensure minimal impact on cellular network

2. Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment

2.1 Work safely following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work, identifying hazards and using personal protective equipment

2.2 Configure network equipment for testing and set options to record test results

2.3 Block or mask alarms that may be triggered and interfere with test program

2.4 Run performance measurement software with options set and record test results

2.5 Re-establish alarms and normal operational status at conclusion of tests, and notify appropriate personnel of completion of test schedule

3. Analyse measurement and prepare evaluation report

3.1 Analyse results of performance tests and measurements and determine performance level of cellular equipment and compatibility with network

3.2 Prepare evaluation report, making recommendations on network modifications or changes to configurations settings for improved quality of service

3.3 Present test results and evaluation report to appropriate personnel according to enterprise policy

Evidence of the ability to:

plan and coordinate test activities and equipment

test cellular phone and network equipment according to test procedure

analyse test results

report and make recommendations on performance.

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

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

summarise the features and operating requirements of cellular test equipment, including the digital cellular test set, spectrum analyser and radio frequency (RF) power meter

explain network components, their functions and approved specifications

provide detailed information about transmission lines, transmitter and receiver architecture and associated cellular network

provide detailed information about cellular antenna and feedlines, and their impact on mobile spectrum interference

explain testing network components

outline the types of adjustments that need to be made when measuring cellular transmission

summarise the types of networks that will influence the transmission on the radio path and/or the transmission line.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to test cellular phone and network equipment

1.1 Obtain and follow relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Scope work by obtaining work details from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements

1.3 Evaluate manufacturer’s technical documentation and network procedures to plan test schedule for cellular network

1.4 Verify calibration of test equipment to ensure that tested cellular equipment is compliant

1.5 Prepare cellular equipment for testing according to manufacturer’s test procedure

1.6 Notify operational staff of test and measurement schedule to ensure minimal impact on cellular network

2. Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment

2.1 Work safely following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work, identifying hazards and using personal protective equipment

2.2 Configure network equipment for testing and set options to record test results

2.3 Block or mask alarms that may be triggered and interfere with test program

2.4 Run performance measurement software with options set and record test results

2.5 Re-establish alarms and normal operational status at conclusion of tests, and notify appropriate personnel of completion of test schedule

3. Analyse measurement and prepare evaluation report

3.1 Analyse results of performance tests and measurements and determine performance level of cellular equipment and compatibility with network

3.2 Prepare evaluation report, making recommendations on network modifications or changes to configurations settings for improved quality of service

3.3 Present test results and evaluation report to appropriate personnel according to enterprise policy

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain and follow relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Scope work by obtaining work details from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements 
Evaluate manufacturer’s technical documentation and network procedures to plan test schedule for cellular network 
Verify calibration of test equipment to ensure that tested cellular equipment is compliant 
Prepare cellular equipment for testing according to manufacturer’s test procedure 
Notify operational staff of test and measurement schedule to ensure minimal impact on cellular network 
Work safely following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work, identifying hazards and using personal protective equipment 
Configure network equipment for testing and set options to record test results 
Block or mask alarms that may be triggered and interfere with test program 
Run performance measurement software with options set and record test results 
Re-establish alarms and normal operational status at conclusion of tests, and notify appropriate personnel of completion of test schedule 
Analyse results of performance tests and measurements and determine performance level of cellular equipment and compatibility with network 
Prepare evaluation report, making recommendations on network modifications or changes to configurations settings for improved quality of service 
Present test results and evaluation report to appropriate personnel according to enterprise policy 

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