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Evaluate the impacts of the generations of wireless technologies
Evaluate the impacts of the generations of wireless technologies
Module
National Code
VU23155
VU23155
State Code
BA947
BA947
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2025
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to evaluate the impact of wireless technologies on business applications and services.
It requires the ability to collect, analyse, combine, and reflect on information relating to wireless technologies, and their relationship to Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT). It also requires the ability to analyse a specific wireless technology used within the business, learning and community environment.
The unit applies to those interested in telecommunication as a potential career option and those interested in applications of wireless technologies to business within a rapidly evolving environment driven by Industry 4.0 and IoT.
No occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
It requires the ability to collect, analyse, combine, and reflect on information relating to wireless technologies, and their relationship to Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT). It also requires the ability to analyse a specific wireless technology used within the business, learning and community environment.
The unit applies to those interested in telecommunication as a potential career option and those interested in applications of wireless technologies to business within a rapidly evolving environment driven by Industry 4.0 and IoT.
No occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Explore the evolution of wireless technology
- 1.1 Define the term wireless technology and its impact on the telecommunications sector.
- 1.2 Investigate the evolution of wireless technologies
- 1.3 Outline the challenges created by Industry 4.0 for wireless technologies and the current and future impact for businesses
- 1.4 Provide an overview of Internet of Things (IoT) wireless technologies and the current and future impact for businesses
Determine the impact of wireless technology on the workplace
- 2.1 Explain how wireless connectivity has transformed business applications and innovation in services
- 2.2 Summarise the impact of wireless technologies on the role of IT and telecommunication jobs in the business sector
- 2.3 Describe the advantages & disadvantages of wireless technologies for e-commerce business
Assess Wi-Fi signal strength using a heat map
- 3.1 Prepare a plan to measure and assess the key components of Wi-Fi technology in your local area
- 3.2 Sketch a grid map or obtain a blueprint of a selected environment which is covered by a Wi-Fi network
- 3.3 Access, download and install a Wi-Fi heat mapping tool
- 3.4 Load sketch/blueprint into the heat mapping tool and use the heat mapper following on-screen instructions
- 3.5 Review the Wi-Fi heat map to determine causes of variation in signal strength
- 3.6 Recommend potential solutions for areas which have low signal strength
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE71 | 22697VIC | Certificate IV in Integrated Technologies | Accredited course |