Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install IoT (Internet of Things) devices and networks, including connecting, programming and testing the networks and devices for functionality against a given performance objective.
It applies to those in roles including software developers, programmers or network engineers, working as embedded systems engineers, IoT developers or senior software developers, and who have basic knowledge of electrical engineering.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install devices | 1.1 Establish and confirm IoT device and network task requirements 1.2 Determine and document different environmental factors in which sensors and IoT devices will be deployed 1.3 Gather and document IoT device programming requirements according to business need 1.4 Determine and document organisational IoT security requirements 1.5 Determine remaining networking, software and installation architecture requirements 1.6 Lodge documentation according to organisational requirements |
2. Install devices | 2.1 Install required networks according to technical specifications 2.2 Connect IoT devices to network according to specifications 2.3 Configure required sensors and determine operational needs aligned to specifications |
3. Finalise device installation | 3.1 Test connectivity of networks against technical specifications 3.2 Test device connectivity against specifications 3.3 Determine and document required system upgrades according to organisational requirements 3.4 Lodge documentation according to organisational requirements |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
connect at least three IoT devices to an IoT network.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
check and test environmental factors affecting connectivity of devices.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
functions and features of industry standard network and platforms that support IoT devices and components
language uses required for installing IoT devices and networks
functions and uses industry standard hardware and software tools relating to installing IoT devices and networks
different environmental impacts and contexts relating to where and how IoT devices are used
IoT security considerations and their impact
testing and debugging methodologies and techniques required to test software, hardware and environmental impacts.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
tools, equipment, materials, hardware required to install land test an IoT network to devices
industry standard software packages relevant to installing IoT devices and networks
organisational, technical and manufacturer procedures and documentation.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
Learning | Monitors outcomes of decisions, considering results and identifying key concepts and principles that may be adaptable in the future |
Numeracy | Uses mathematical formulae to calculate required equipment, undertake measurements and determine response times |
Oral communication | Articulates information and requirements, using effective communication techniques and industry standard technical language intended for audience and environment |
Reading | Interprets technical, manufacturer and organisational documentation to determine and confirm job requirements |
Writing | Prepares required documentation expressing ideas requirements and recommendations for specific audiences according to organisational procedures |
Planning and organising | Uses a formal, logical planning processes together with an increasingly intuitive understanding of context |
Problem solving | Analyses context to recognise anomalies and subtle deviations to normal expectations, focusing attention and remedying problems as they arise |
Self-management | Takes end-to-end responsibility for identifying and considering relevant organisational protocols and requirements Uses systematic processes, setting goals, gathering required information and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria |
Technology | Demonstrates an understanding of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world |
Sectors
Internet of Things (IoT)