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Test telecommunications network using virtual instruments

Test telecommunications network using virtual instruments

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTICT516
State Code
AWE48
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply simulation testing techniques to telecommunication systems.It applies to technical staff who work with optical communication systems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan simulation of hardware instruments
  • 1.1 Arrange access to site according to required procedure
  • 1.2 Determine specific applications for virtual instruments in telecommunication systems
  • 1.3 Determine features of virtual instruments applicable to telecommunication systems, including limitations of virtual instruments
  • 1.4 Select a range of simple and complex virtual instruments applicable to telecommunication systems
2. Perform simulation techniques
  • 2.1 Perform measurements on telecommunication systems using simple virtual instruments
  • 2.2 Simulate and display properties of a modulated signal with software generated instruments following enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures
  • 2.3 Simulate and display a data signal transmitted through a band-limited channel
  • 2.4 Control virtual instruments using data bus operation
3. Analyse simulation measurements
  • 3.1 Determine conversion processes used in virtual instruments
  • 3.2 Document potential effect of a simulation algorithm on readings taken
  • 3.3 Analyse measurements in context of conversion process and simulation algorithm
4. Report measurement results
  • 4.1 Prepare report on measurement results
  • 4.2 Submit report to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3347 ICTITU5144A Test telecommunications network using virtual instruments Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCV84 ICTICT531 Test network using virtual instruments Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZI0 ICT51015 Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering Qualification