Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

mobile equipment
workstations
personal computers
modems wireless access points
power controllers
UPS
antennae and other connectivity devices
networks
DSL modems
remote sites
servers

cabled connected single zone
multiple zone
stand-alone multi-zone wireless networks
indoor and outdoor installations
satellite connections
carrier links
LMDS
MMDS
Free Space Optics

IPSec
SSL
PKM
LEAP
WEP
WPA
AAA
Diameter
tokens
smart cards

ISO/IEC/IEEE/IETF/ITU/AS standards
organisational standards
project standards

how and what the organisation wants in regard to work environment
problem solution processes
preventative maintenance and diagnostic policy
roles and technical responsibilities in network management
vendor and product service-level support agreements

data and information
intellectual property
physical assets

commercial software applications; organisation-specific software, packaged software, in-house or customised software

ISO/IEC/AS standards
audit trails
naming standards
version control
project management templates and report writing
maintaining equipment inventory
client training
satisfaction reports

Back-up and recovery of data
Remote access to internal network
Password logons
Firewalls
Hacking prevention
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability

Client may include but is not limited to:
internal departments
external organisations
clubs
communities
individual people
internal employees

User may include:
a department
a department within the organisation
community members
a third party

Cabling may include but is not limited to:
to Category 5e, 6, 7 coaxial and fibre

Tools may include but are not limited to:
network performance software
data and voice integration measurements
policing and shaping tools
frequency and spectrum analysers
cable testing
equipment testing
carrier connection tests
power meters
radiation meter

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

Assessment must confirm the ability to develop, implement and maintain wireless networks.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the following resources will be needed:

Network technical requirements
Network infrastructure, including wireless hardware and software

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover a broad range of varied activities or application in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex and non-routine. Leadership and guidance would be involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.

Assessment must ensure:

Performance of a broad range of skilled applications including the requirement to evaluate and analyse current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices and provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills would be characteristic.
Applications may involve responsibility for, and limited organisation of, others.

Method of assessment
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.
Competency in this unit should to be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.
Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process.

Guidance information for assessment
The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts
Apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems
Identify and apply skill and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts, with depth in some areas
Identify, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources
Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards
Take limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of the output of others
Maintain knowledge of industry products and services