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ICTTEN4202A
Install and test a radio frequency identification system

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Officers in field work who carry out installation, maintenance and upgrade of ICT networks apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They would be employed by telecommunications and IT networking provisioning companies specialising in RFID technology.

They will be able to use acquired knowledge of integrating new and converging functionalities to a network.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake a radio frequency identification (RFID) installation, configuration and testing. This could be part of the upgrade in an existing or the implementation of a new logistical or security network using RFID technology.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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:

plan installation

use basic research skills for adapting RFID technologies to specified plan and design

implement and verify RFID operations

implement RFID architecture across a secure environment

encode RFID tags and attach to items

integrate RFID information into business applications

configure the network with IP addressing

cable and test the RFID network

create technical and user documentation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

site where RFID installation may be conducted

use of field measurement equipment currently used in industry

relevant network element specifications

technical requirements for an RFID network

cabling

networked (LAN) computers

workstations

RFID diagnostic software

WAN service point of presence.

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 the candidate installing and testing an RFID system

oral or written questioning of underpinning skills and knowledge

evaluation of report prepared by the candidate outlining testing procedures, test results and recommendation of network changes.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical, operational and business related matters

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation and write reports, user and training documentation in required formats

numeracy skills to take test measurements, interpret results and evaluate performance and interoperability of RFID system

planning and organisational skills to plan, prioritise and monitor own work

problem solving and contingency management skills to adapt configuration procedures to requirements of RFID network and reconfigure depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

research skills to interrogate vendor databases and website to implement different configuration requirements to meet client design specifications

technical skills to select and use RFID diagnostic test, application software and hardware to suit different RFID network applications

Required knowledge

client business domain, business function and organisation

common network cable types and connectors

compatibility issues and resolution procedures

configuration of internet protocol (IP) networks

current industry-accepted hardware and software products

desktop applications and operating systems as required

enterprise communication and training systems in relation to training and advising staff involved in the deployment

network topologies

RFID technologies incorporating substantial depth in network operating systems, protocols, interrogators and sensors, wireless technologies and cabling standards

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.

RFID system may include:

antenna

cabling

databases

interrogators or readers

power supplies

tags

wireless units.

Specifications may include:

cable drops

device mounting locations

electrical specifications for:

adapters

interrogators

power units

readers

sensors

tags

wireless units

interrogation zone locations

RFID network topology

site diagrams.

Appropriate person may include:

authorised business representative

client

IT support manager

network administrator

RFID network manager

small or medium enterprise (SME) customer

small office home office (SOHO) customer

supervisor.

Network element requirements may include:

drives

routers

servers

switches.

Training requirements relate to:

education requirements for support staff

client requirements

relevant enterprise policies.

Clients may include:

external organisations

individual people

internal departments

internal employees

logistic company

warehouse.

User group may include:

administration

dispatch

inventory

stores

transport

warehouse.

Configuration may include:

access control needs

hostnames

IP addresses

network connectivity issues

port numbers

server domains.

Optimum performance may include:

antenna type

cable length or loss

equipment mounting and protection

interference considerations

latency

tag type

active

operating frequency

passive.

Documentation may include:

audit trails

ISO, IEC, AS standards

naming standards

operational instructions

project management templates

report writing

training documentations

version control.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, occupational health and safety (OHS), codes, regulations and standards 
Arrange access to the site according to required procedure 
Choose the most suitable RFID system based on specifications and in consultation with appropriate person 
Evaluate options for equipment installation siting and antenna positioning to include the effects of electromagnetic interference and shielding 
Investigate causes of interference with RFID systems 
Specify the network element requirements for the installation and any training requirements for clients 
Create a deployment plan including down times and advise the user group 
Obtain all components and devices required for the RFID system 
Install interrogators or readers according to given plan 
Install tags and document the correct procedures for locating and orienting tags 
Install and undertake network configuration activities using relevant operating system and application upgrades to integrate RFID system into the overall network 
Troubleshoot problems between interrogators or readers, tags and networks including tuning for optimum performance and rectify any faults 
Test system installation according to design specifications and standards including optimum placement of tags and data transmission completeness and record outcomes 
Carry out any changes 
Validate changes or additions against specifications 
Document the test results 
Complete all documentation for users according to the design and customer requirements 
Complete report and notify client of status of the network and standards applying to the installation 
Clean up and restore worksite to client's satisfaction 
Secure sign off from appropriate person 

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