Application
Technical staff who install outdoor WiMAX CPE equipment for wireless broadband access to customer premises apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. It involves connecting the indoor unit to customer network. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for WiMAX equipment installation | 1.1. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure 1.2. Verify customerrequirements, type of WiMAX CPE equipment and location of proposed installation according to the plans obtained from authorised personnel 1.3. Prepare tools, equipment and CPE required for installation |
2. Install the outdoor unit and antenna | 2.1. Make worksite safe by identifying existing and potential hazards 2.2. Comply with relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements 2.3. Mount the outdoor unit according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise plans 2.4. Connect the outdoor unit to the indoor unit using specified cable 2.5. Position the antenna towards the distant WiMAX base station for preliminary orientation 2.6. Align the unit for maximum signal strength using received signal strength indication (RSSI) display 2.7. Record the installation and alignment details 2.8. Connect indoor unit and accessories to customer equipment |
3. Test the performance of the installation | 3.1. Test WiMAX CPE according to manufacturer's procedures 3.2. Check operating environment does not degrade test results 3.3. Evaluate test results to verify operational performance with customer |
4. Restore site and complete documentation | 4.1. Restore worksite to the customer's satisfaction 4.2. Complete reports on installation 4.3. Notify customer and obtain sign off |
Required Skills
Required skills |
communication skills to liaise with customers on technical and operational matters literacy skills to interpret technical documentation and standards and incorporate technical language into written reports numeracy skills to interpret technical data such as specifications of equipment operations problem solving skills to address common operational problems in installation safety awareness skills to: apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHS standards work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment technology skills to: install outdoor units and antenna connect to indoor units test WiMAX equipment |
Required knowledge |
WiMAX: products protocols IEEE 802.16 and IEEE 802.11 microwave propagation and losses caused by foliage, buildings, and metallic structures |
Evidence Required
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: install and test WiMAX CPE outdoor unit install indoor unit and connect to customer network reinstate site, document and complete installation reports. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: sites on which WiMAX installations can be conducted tools and equipment required for installation relevant regulatory and equipment 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: review of a hands-on project completed by the candidate review of an oral and written report with completed documentation direct observation of the candidate installing and connecting WiMAX CPE equipment. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: ICTDRE3165A Install a complex digital reception system ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements. Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English 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. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Customer requirements may include: | backup procedures bandwidth congestion network connectivity power back up quality of service (QoS) redundancy wireless access. |
WiMAX CPE equipment may include: | indoor unit outdoor unit USB unit. |
Authorised personnel may include: | customer network administrator network planner project manager supervisor. |
Tools may include: | crimping tool cable stripping tool drill bits screwdrivers spanner wall anchors and screws. |
Equipment may include: | compass global positioning system (GPS) inclinometer laptop. |
Hazards may include: | building debris earth potential rise glass fibre live power lines manual handling radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation. |
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include: | Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) electromagnetic radiation AS/NZS 4268:2008 AS/NZS 4295:2004 AS/NZS 4415.1:2003 AS/NZS 4582:1999 AS/NZS 4583:1999 AS/NZS 4769.1:2000 AS/NZS 4770:2000 Australian building codes and regulations Australian standards enterprise standards environmental protection equipment standards European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 300 220-1 ETSI EN 301 406 fire regulations heritage legislation international standards intrinsically safe lightning protection local government OHS Radcoms Act RSS-119 site engineering standards spectrum planning reports Telecommunications Act Telecommunications Industry Alliance and Electronic Industries Alliance (TIA/EIA) standards. |
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to: | decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement identifying other services, including power and gas personal protective clothing: earmuffs gloves: plastic rubber leather head protection head protection kneepads masks protective suits safety boots safety glasses safety harness safety line safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of: asbestos chemicals materials tools and equipment work platforms safety equipment: flashing lights gas and other hazard detection equipment safety barriers trench guards warning signs and tapes witches hats special access requirements suitable light and ventilation environmental considerations: clean-up protection stormwater protection waste management. |
Indoor unit and accessories may include: | correct cable: crossover straight-through optional extension module: voice over internet protocol (VoIP) wireless fidelity (WiFi) power unit: AC power DC power adaptor DC power supply protection device: lightning protection surge protection. |
Sectors
Unit sector | Telecommunications |
Competency Field
Radio frequency networks |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor