Required skills

analytical skills to interpret test results

communication skills to

liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

relate to work associates supervisors team members and clients

literacy skills to

read and interpret technical documentation such as equipment manuals specifications and service orders

write reports using standard formats

numeracy skills to

interpret results

evaluate different types of technical data

planning and organisational skills to plan prioritise and monitor own work and that of others

problem solving and contingency management skills to

adapt testing procedures to requirements of particular situations

modify activities depending on operational contingencies risk situations and environments

safety awareness skills to

apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities when dealing with radio frequency RF radiation

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

technical skills to

confront typical issues and challenges that occur in cellular network testing

prepare and interpret technical documentation

recognise and interrogate the network element alarms and record fault conditions

select and use appropriate test equipment following industry practices

Required knowledge

features and operating requirements of cellular test equipment including the digital cellular test set spectrum analyser and RF power meter

network components their functions and approved specifications

overview knowledge of transmission lines transmitter and receiver architecture and associated cellular network

specific knowledge related to cellular antenna and feedlines and their impact on mobile spectrum interference

testing network components

types of adjustments that need to be made when measuring cellular transmission

types of networks that will influence the transmission either on the radio path andor transmission line

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 and coordinate test activities and equipment

test cellular phone and network equipment according to test procedure

analyse test results

report and make recommendations on performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites on which cellular network testing may be conducted

use of test equipment currently used in industry

manufacturers and enterprise technical documentation

relevant regulations and standards

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 performing tests

review of test documentation and reports completed by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of testing procedures and required knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTRFNA Test cellular handset enhancements and international roaming agreements

ICTRFN5097A Test cellular handset enhancements and international roaming agreements.

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

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Work details may include:

Appropriate personnel may refer to:

Test schedule may include:

Test equipment may include:

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

Hazards may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Options may include: