Required skills

communication skills to liaise with customers on technical and operational matters

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation and standards and incorporate technical language into written reports

numeracy skills to interpret technical data such as specifications of equipment operations

problem solving skills to address common operational problems in installation

safety awareness skills to

apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHS standards

work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

technology skills to

install outdoor units and antenna

connect to indoor units

test WiMAX equipment

Required knowledge

WiMAX

products

protocols IEEE and IEEE

microwave propagation and losses caused by foliage buildings and metallic structures

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

install and test WiMAX CPE outdoor unit

install indoor unit and connect to customer network

reinstate site document and complete installation reports

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites on which WiMAX installations can be conducted

tools and equipment required for installation

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation

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

review of a handson project completed by the candidate

review of an oral and written report with completed documentation

direct observation of the candidate installing and connecting WiMAX CPE equipment

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTDREA Install a complex digital reception system

ICTDRE3165A Install a complex digital reception system

ICTRFNA Conduct radio frequency measurements

ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish 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

Customer requirements may include:

WiMAX CPE equipment may include:

Authorised personnel may include:

Tools may include:

Equipment may include:

Hazards may include:

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

Indoor unit and accessories may include: