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Test network using virtual instruments

Test network using virtual instruments

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTICT531
State Code
OCV84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply simulation testing techniques when testing networking 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 to test network
  • 1.1 Obtain work details and scope from relevant personnel and arrange for site access in compliance with organisational security arrangements, legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Determine required features and applications of virtual instruments across networking systems
  • 1.3 Identify limitations of virtual instruments according to organisational standards
  • 1.4 Select simple and complex virtual instruments to test networking systems
2. Perform network simulation techniques
  • 2.1 Measure networking systems according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Simulate and display properties of modulated signals with software-generated instruments according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Simulate and display data signals transmitted through band-limited channels
  • 2.4 Monitor virtual instruments
3. Process network measurements
  • 3.1 Determine conversion processes used in virtual instruments
  • 3.2 Document effects of a simulation algorithm on recorded readings
  • 3.3 Analyse measurements in consideration of conversion process and simulation algorithm
4. Report network test results
  • 4.1 Prepare report on measurement results according to organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Submit report to relevant personnel and obtain sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE48 ICTICT516 Test telecommunications network using virtual instruments Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ4 ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification