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.

Client may include:
external organisations
individual home owners
internal departments
small businesses.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
contract authoriser
project manager
supervisor
system administrator.
Digital devices may include:
iPad or similar device
laptop
notebook
personal computer
personal digital assistant (PDA).
Wireless network component may include:
PC, notebook or similar
wireless adapters
wireless router or gateway.
OHS standards may include:
electrical safety
ergonomics in the workplace:
correct posture
style and adjustments of chair
type of desk
type of monitor
working position
length of time in front of computer
lighting level
placement of light fittings
repetitive strain injury (RSI) prevention
safe lifting methods
ventilation.
ISP connection properties may include:
default gateway
digital subscriber line (DSL)
transmission control protocol or internet protocol (TCP/IP)
IP address
MAC address
password
subnet mask
username.
Wireless router may include:
G Plus Mimo Wireless Networking - greater range and faster speeds
G Plus Wireless Networking - improved speed and coverage
G Wireless Networking - shares internet connection wirelessly
N Wireless Networking - enhanced speed and coverage
N1 Wireless Networking - maximum wireless performance.
Router configuration properties may include:
ISP
password
point-to-point protocol over ethernet (PPPoE)
router-configuration IP address
utility ID.
Wireless adapters may include:
peripheral component interconnect (PCI) and mini PCI
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA)
universal serial bus (USB) card
wireless compact flash
wireless wide area network (WWAN) PC card.
Wireless system (wi-fi) may include:
DSL modem
internet connections
wi-fi network cards
wireless network components
wireless router.
Security components may include:
802.11b clients
802.11g clients
802.11g routers
enable encryption
MAC-address filtering
passphrase passwords
pre-shared keys
router's configuration utility
service set identifier (SSID)
wi-fi protected access (WPA) encryption
wired equivalent privacy (WEP) encryption.

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:
determine suitable wi-fi requirements for small home office style settings
safely connect and integrate wi-fi components into a small office system
install and configure wireless routers and adapters as part of a wi-fi system
secure components of a wi-fi system.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs
wi-fi equipment currently used in industry
technical documentation and technical support to support the wi-fi installation
internet to enable configuration procedures.
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:
direct observation of candidate installing, connecting and configuring wi-fi network
review of reports that document client requirements compared to the work completed by the candidate for a variety of different scenarios and situations
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s ability to install, configure and secure a wireless home network
direct observation of candidate installing, configuring and securing a device to a wireless network.
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.