Required skills

analytical skills to evaluate documentation on competing wireless technologies

communication skills to liaise with vendors

numeracy skills to use financial modelling to evaluate a range of architecture design solutions

literacy skills to read and interpret technical information

problem solving skills for a defined range of anticipated problems

when predicting line traffic

impact on input and output devices

processors from current and future demand requirements

project planning skills to plan prioritise and organise work required

research skills to source analyse and evaluate broad features of current security issues and best practice in security devices products and procedures

Required knowledge

client business domain

current industry accepted network hardware and software products and their general features and capabilities

detailed knowledge of

current industryaccepted WiMAX network protocols

remote user issues

the management systems

WiMAX network design

WiMAX network traffic evaluation

current industry security products devices and procedures and their general features and capabilities

theoretical concepts of current industry network development and design methodologies

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

apply knowledge of WiMAX communication architecture hardware protocols and networking systems

integrate other wireless technologies

analyse and evaluate competing wireless technologies

design viable WiMAX network solutions

assess network performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

documents detailing

IEEE standards for WiMAX

client requirements

technical specifications

expected traffic volume

vendors and vendor offerings and pricing

information on a range of IT business solutions

future organisational business processes

budget for architecture designs for WiMAX networks

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 assessing network requirement

evaluation of implementation document prepared by the candidate outlining WiMAX architecture designs

oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTTENA Produce an ICT network architecture design

ICTTEN6206A Produce an ICT network architecture design

ICTTENA Produce technical solutions from business specifications

ICTTEN5204A Produce technical solutions from business specifications.

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

Requirements may refer to:

network

Network may include:

Technical characteristics may include:

Network elements may include:

Multiplexing techniques refer to:

Design considerations may include:

Design specifications may include:

Multiple-antenna system may include:

Benefits may refer to:

Network management products may include:

Competing wireless technologies may include:

Specifications may include:

Implementation document may include:

Architectureconfigurations may include:

Appropriate person may include: