Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and test (Internet of Things) IoT devices and networks.
It applies to those who utilise a moderate level of technical knowledge to carry out and evaluate the connectivity of IoT devices and networks.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Scope design options to design IoT devices and networks | 1.1 Discuss IoT device and network needs with required personnel 1.2 Determine the nature, purpose and types of resources available to design IoT devices 1.3 Research industry standard IoT devices and networks 1.4 Determine design topology of scoped network and IoT devices in agreement with required personnel |
2. Evaluate IoT and network design options | 2.1 Discuss advantages and disadvantages of available resources to design IoT devices and networks with required personnel 2.2 Evaluate resources to be utilised to design IoT devices and networks 2.3 Communicate activities required to avoid design and performance of IoT device and network issues |
3. Produce design documentation and test IoT devices and networks | 3.1 Produce a design report and present to required personnel for approval 3.2 Test connectivity and ensure design compatibility with network and devices |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
research, design and test at least two IoT devices according to organisational needs.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
communicate advantages and disadvantages of IoT devices in specified networks
produce design reports for the two devices.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
functions and features of industry IoT devices and networks
types of resources available to design IoT devices
IoT design topologies
advantages and disadvantages of resources available to design IoT devices and networks
methods to determine compatibility between IoT devices and networks
characteristics of design reports for IoT devices
organisational policies and procedures to design IoT devices and networks.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
tools, equipment, materials, hardware required to design and test IoT devices and networks
environmental conditions and specifications required for design IoT devices and networks.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
Learning | Monitors outcomes of decisions, considering results and identifying key concepts and principles that may be adaptable in the future |
Oral communication | Articulates information and requirements, using effective communication techniques and industry standard technical language intended for audience and environment |
Reading | Interprets technical, manufacturer and organisational documentation to determine and confirm job requirements |
Writing | Prepares required documentation expressing ideas requirements and recommendations for specific audiences according to organisational procedures |
Planning and organising | Uses a formal, logical planning processes together with an increasingly intuitive understanding of context |
Problem solving | Uses nuanced understanding of context to recognise anomalies and subtle deviations to normal expectations, focusing attention and remedying problems as they arise |
Self-management | Takes full responsibility for identifying and considering relevant organisational protocols and requirements Uses systematic processes, setting goals, gathering required information and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria |
Technology | Demonstrates an understanding of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world |
Sectors
Internet of Things (IoT)