Required skills

analytical skills to evaluate a range of complex technical data

communication skills to work effectively within group

information technology skills for word processing using statistical data and desktop research

literacy skills to

read and interpret technical documentation

write reports including recommendations

numeracy skills to perform mathematical calculations

research skills to

gather and record data from measurements

gather data observe and analyse signal issues

technical skills to

apply simulation software

operate telecommunication test equipment

use telecommunications management networks

Required knowledge

digital communications systems

Fourier transforms

LTI

modulation methods amplitude AM frequency FM and phase PM and digital formats

organisational policy and procedures

responses to noncompliance

radio frequency RF awareness

workplace and industry environment

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 DSP criteria to a telecommunications system

evaluate LTI system properties

analyse DSP time and frequency forms of signals by applying signal processing

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

a telecommunications operations site

digital communication systems simulation software and telecommunications test equipment currently used in industry

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

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge

direct observation of the candidate carrying out analysis and fault solution development within a digital communication system

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTTENA Produce engineering solutions using numerical computations and simulation

ICTTEN8197A Produce engineering solutions using numerical computations and simulation.

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

DSP criteria include:

Frequency domain analysis may include:

DSP baseband communications signals may include:

Digital filtering refers to:

Telecommunication entities may include:

Simulation software functions may include:

Adaptive DSP algorithms include:

Telecommunication system may include: