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

UEENEEF008B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select and arrange equipment for wireless networks

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEENEEF008B - Select and arrange equipment for wireless networks
Description 1)1.1) This unit covers selecting and arranging of wireless access devices, routers and switches for local area and wide area networks intended for connection to a telecommunications network. The unit encompasses selecting compliant equipment, developing LAN/WAN arrangements that comply with regulation, based on calculated and deemed-to-comply solutions and completing network documentation.
Employability Skills 3)The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application 4) This unit is intended as an additional competency to relevant competencies previously acquired and is therefore not applicable to those entering work.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit(s) 2) 2.1) CompetenciesThere are no prerequisite competencies for this unit.
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 select equipment.
  • The extent and nature of the communications network is determined from job specifications.
  • Safety and other regulatory requirements to which the wireless network area shall comply are identified, obtained and understood.
       
Element: Arrange locations of equipment and cable routes.
  • Location of equipment is arranged to comply with job specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Cable routes are planned to ensure maximum lengths specified by standards and the manufacturer are not exceeded.
  • Cable routes are planned to comply with job specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Earthing is arranged to comply with job specifications and regulatory requirements.
       
Element: Select cables and equipment.
  • Cables types are selected for suitability for the environments in which they are to be installed, performance required, and regulatory requirements.
  • Cable sizes are selected to meet capacity and performance requirements.
  • Earthing components are selected to meet regulatory and earthing requirements.
  • Evidence is obtained that network equipment selected complies with safety requirements.
  • Electronic equipment types are selected for suitability for the environments in which they are to be installed, performance required, and regulatory requirements.
       
Element: Document communications network.
  • Reasons for selections made, including calculations, are documented in accordance with established procedures.
  • Wireless networks equipment for arrangement and specifications for all selected items are documented in accordance with established procedures and forwarded to appropriate person(s).
       


Evidence Required

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9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines.

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit. It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment

9.1)

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the industry-preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy.

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.

The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Sources of evidence need to be 'rich' in nature to minimise error in judgment.

Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its 'richness'. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met.

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the 'Assessment Guidelines - UEE07'. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit. It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements.

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:

Select and arrange equipment for wireless networks as described in 8) and including:

A

Arranging network to comply with safety and other regulatory and functional requirements

B

Selecting appropriate types and sizes of cables

C

Arranging network equipment

D

Selecting appropriate earthing components

E

Documenting installation arrangement, specification for items selected and reasons for the selections made

F

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

9.3)

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.

Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit.

These should be used in the formal learning/assessment environment.

Note:

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy.

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to selecting and arranging equipment for wireless networks.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 'Assessment Guidelines'.

Note:
Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this competency standard unit applies. This requires assessment in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

9.5)

For optimisation of training and assessment effort, competency development in this unit may be arranged concurrently with unit:

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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7) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and selecting and arranging equipment for wireless networks.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills (EKAS) required is given in Volume 2 - Part 2.2 EKAS. It forms an integral part of this unit.

2.2.2

Enterprise work activities records

2.4.3.2

Networking fundamentals

2.4.4

Wireless networks infrastructure

2.18.1

Occupational Health and Safety principles

8) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to selecting and arranging equipment for wireless networks comprising a representative range of network wireless components.

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

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
The extent and nature of the communications network is determined from job specifications. 
Safety and other regulatory requirements to which the wireless network area shall comply are identified, obtained and understood. 
Location of equipment is arranged to comply with job specifications and regulatory requirements. 
Cable routes are planned to ensure maximum lengths specified by standards and the manufacturer are not exceeded. 
Cable routes are planned to comply with job specifications and regulatory requirements. 
Earthing is arranged to comply with job specifications and regulatory requirements. 
Cables types are selected for suitability for the environments in which they are to be installed, performance required, and regulatory requirements. 
Cable sizes are selected to meet capacity and performance requirements. 
Earthing components are selected to meet regulatory and earthing requirements. 
Evidence is obtained that network equipment selected complies with safety requirements. 
Electronic equipment types are selected for suitability for the environments in which they are to be installed, performance required, and regulatory requirements. 
Reasons for selections made, including calculations, are documented in accordance with established procedures. 
Wireless networks equipment for arrangement and specifications for all selected items are documented in accordance with established procedures and forwarded to appropriate person(s). 

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