Required skills

communication skills to liaise with vendors and installation personnel on technical and operational matters

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

numeracy skills to perform calculations interpret results and 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

technical skills to

install software

select and specify appropriate performance tests and test equipment

set up IP addresses and subnet masks

use IT networking skills

Required knowledge

wireless protocols

allocation of IP addresses and subnet masks

antenna gain polarisation

cable loss

calculation of effective isotropic radiated power EIRP

calculation of line of site radio range

decibels and related units

network topologies

radio frequency RF frequency bands

routing protocols

transmission control protocol TCPIP protocols

wireless networking hardware access points wireless routers gateway

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

configure wireless mesh nodes

install wireless mesh nodes access point nodes and gateway

test nodes for connectivity

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites on which configuring and installing wireless mesh network may be conducted

technical 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

direct observation of the candidate configuring wireless mesh routers

direct observation of the candidate installing wireless mesh nodes access point nodes and gateway

direct observation of the candidate testing nodes for connectivity

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTTENA Plan a wireless mesh network

ICTTEN5217A Plan a wireless mesh network

ICTRFNA Install a radio communications antenna and feedline

ICTRFN3055A Install a radio communications antenna and feedline.

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

Appropriate person may include:

Upgrade firmware may include:

Wireless routersettings may include:

WiFi wireless access point settings may include:

Straight LAN cable may include:

Gateway server may include:

Services may include:

Configuration sheets may include:

Align may include:

Documentation records may include: