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Test cellular handset enhancements and international roaming agreements
Test cellular handset enhancements and international roaming agreements
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN501
ICTRFN501
State Code
AWD88
AWD88
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct and analyse the results of testing a subscriber’s cellular phone service in a public land mobile network (PLMN) overseas and make recommendations accordingly.It applies to individuals who work as technical officers and supervisors. They are proficient in the use of specialised testing equipment, are effective communicators and operate with a high degree of autonomy.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to conduct roaming tests
- 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work
- 1.2 Identify need for tests from service provider mobile network deployment taskforce
- 1.3 Develop enterprise test procedure according to roaming arrangements and manufacturer test regime
- 1.4 Arrange access to location where tests are to be conducted according to required procedure
- 1.5 Select resources needed to conduct tests, complying with roaming arrangements
- 1.6 Confirm details of international roaming partners and agreements with partner mobile operators
- 1.7 Advise network operations centre of test details and test schedule
2. Conduct tests and analyse test results
- 2.1 Conduct tests according to enterprise test procedure
- 2.2 Analyse recorded test results for roaming compliance and functionality of subscriber identity module (SIM) card and phone enhancements
3. Document results
- 3.1 Document details of roaming tests, SIM card validity and functionality of phone enhancements, and make recommendations to appropriate person
- 3.2 Report non-compliance to appropriate person for investigation with international roaming partners and mobile phone manufacturer
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3409 | ICTRFN5097A | Test cellular handset enhancements and international roaming agreements | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCV80 | ICTRFN504 | Test cellular handset enhancements and international roaming agreements | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZI0 | ICT51015 | Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering | Qualification |