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Install IoT devices and networks

Install IoT devices and networks

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTIOT501
State Code
OBT84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install IoT (Internet of Things) devices and networks, including connecting, programming and testing the networks and devices for functionality against a given performance objective.It applies to those in roles including software developers, programmers or network engineers, working as embedded systems engineers, IoT developers or senior software developers, and who have basic knowledge of electrical engineering.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install devices
  • 1.1 Establish and confirm IoT device and network task requirements
  • 1.2 Determine and document different environmental factors in which sensors and IoT devices will be deployed
  • 1.3 Gather and document IoT device programming requirements according to business need
  • 1.4 Determine and document organisational IoT security requirements
  • 1.5 Determine remaining networking, software and installation architecture requirements
  • 1.6 Lodge documentation according to organisational requirements
2. Install devices
  • 2.1 Install required networks according to technical specifications
  • 2.2 Connect IoT devices to network according to specifications
  • 2.3 Configure required sensors and determine operational needs aligned to specifications
3. Finalise device installation
  • 3.1 Test connectivity of networks against technical specifications
  • 3.2 Test device connectivity against specifications
  • 3.3 Determine and document required system upgrades according to organisational requirements
  • 3.4 Lodge documentation according to organisational requirements
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