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 industryaccepted 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 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

ICTTENA Install configure and test an internet protocol network

ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol network.

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

RFID system may include:

Specifications may include:

Appropriate person may include:

Network element requirements may include:

Training requirements relate to:

Clients may include:

User group may include:

Configuration may include:

Optimum performance may include:

Documentation may include: