This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to analyse the performance of wireless-based electronic communication system.

This includes analysis of wireless-based electronic systems to provide solutions to mobile communications performance. It encompasses working safely, applying extensive knowledge of mobile communications parameters, gathering and analysing data, applying problem-solving techniques, and developing and documenting results and solutions for use in design work.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to analyse the performance of wireless-based system

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied

1.2

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for the work

1.3

Extent of the wireless-based electronic system issues are determined from performance specifications, situation reports and in consultation with relevant person/s

1.4

Work activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with other person/s involved in the work

1.5

Effective strategies are formed to ensure solution development and implementation is carried out efficiently

2

Analyse the wireless-based electronic system performance

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work activities are followed

2.2

Wireless communications principles are applied to analytical solutions to electronic systems

2.3

Parameters, specifications and performance requirements in relation to wireless-based electronic systems are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Approaches to analysing wireless-based electronic system parameters are carried out to provide the most effective solution

2.5

Unplanned events are dealt with safely and effectively consistent with regulatory requirements and enterprise policies

2.6

Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational or professional standards

3

Document and report results of wireless-based electronic system performance analysis and actions taken

3.1

Solutions to wireless-based electronic system issues are evaluated to determine their effectiveness and modified, as required

3.2

Analysis is documented, including details of all findings, calculations and assumptions

3.3

Analysis is reported to appropriate person/s to establish appropriate action to be taken based on findings

3.4

Justification for findings and any actions to be undertaken in relation to the equipment is documented for inclusion in work/project or development records in accordance with professional standards

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

analysing wireless-based electronic system performance

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

dealing with unplanned situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

determining effective strategies for analysing wireless-based electronic system performance

determining wireless-based electronic systems performance issues

documenting analysis details of all findings, calculations and assumptions

documenting justification of actions to be implemented in accordance with professional standards

evaluating results of wireless-based electronic communication system analysis

implementing relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements, workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures

obtaining wireless-based electronic systems performance parameters, specifications and performance requirements appropriate to each situation.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

fundamentals of wireless security, including:

access points

antennas

application design and site survey preparation

bridges

emerging technologies

network interface cards (NICs)

security

troubleshooting, management, monitoring and diagnostics

wireless topologies

networking fundamentals, including:

encoding networking signals

how information is carried

internet services

local area network (LAN) architectures

network signal propagation

networking protocols and the open systems interconnection (OSI) model

signal distortion, including attenuation, reflection, noise, dispersion, jitter, latency and collisions, and bit error rate

transmission control protocol (TCP)/internet protocol (IP)

types of networks, network components and hardware

relevant industry standards, codes of practice and regulations of Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

relevant risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

wireless-based electronic communications system performance, principles and practices

wireless networks infrastructure, including network configurations and wireless network security.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to analysing the performance of wireless-based electronic systems

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Analysing performance of wireless-based electronic systems must include at least the following:

two wireless-based electronic systems in at least two different contexts

Electrotechnology

Electronics and Communications