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.

Networks may include:
domestic
large enterprise WLANs
medium
small.
Network topology may include:
cabled connected single zone
carrier links
Free Space Optics
indoor and outdoor installations
LMDS
MMDS
multiple zone
satellite connections
stand-alone multi-zone wireless networks.
Client may include:
communities
external organisations
individuals
internal departments
internal employees.
Document may follow:
audit trails
client training
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Australian Standards (AS) standards
maintaining equipment inventory
naming standards
project management templates and report writing
satisfaction reports
version control.
Organisational requirements may include:
how and what the organisation wants in regard to work environment
preventative maintenance and diagnostic policy
problem solution processes
roles and technical responsibilities in network management
vendor and product service level support agreements.
Tools may include:
cable testing
carrier connection tests
data and voice integration measurements
equipment testing
frequency and spectrum analysers
modelling tools for network performance software
power meters
radiation meter.
Site survey may include:
building plans
GPS measurements
indoor propagation analysis
path loss measurements
physical inspection
satellite mapping.
Users may include:
department within the organisation
person within a department
third party.
Cabling may include:
category 5e, 6 and 7 cable
coaxial cable
fibre optic cable.
Implementation plans may include:
cabling
construction requirements
cut-over arrangements
service suppliers.
Security may include:
authentication, authorisation and accounting (AAA)
diameter
IP security (IPSec)
lightweight eXtensible authentication protocol (LEAP)
privacy key management (PKM)
secure sockets layer (SSL)
smart cards
tokens
wi-fi protected access (WPA)
wired equivalent privacy (WEP).

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 ability to:
assess wireless network performance
produce wireless network designs appropriate to client requirements
document design.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
network infrastructure, including wireless hardware and software
network technical requirements
real or simulated wireless networks
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of:
wireless networks
wireless security
review of candidate’s completed design documentation
evaluation of candidate’s implementation plan
direct observation of candidate briefing client and obtaining feedback.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.