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Evidence Guide: ICTRFN403 - Test and repair cellular network equipment

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

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ICTRFN403 - Test and repair cellular network equipment

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare to test cellular network equipment

  1. Produce alarm list from cellular network subsystem that shows faults or disturbances
  2. Reset sub-element according to manufacturer’s specifications
  3. Clear or block alarms and adjust alarm thresholds according to manufacturer’s specifications
Produce alarm list from cellular network subsystem that shows faults or disturbances

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Reset sub-element according to manufacturer’s specifications

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Clear or block alarms and adjust alarm thresholds according to manufacturer’s specifications

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Test cellular network sub-element equipment

  1. Test parameters influencing cell performance and record performance for a range of field settings
  2. Test, record and report sub-element performance according to manufacturer’s specifications
  3. Run diagnostic test on sub-element
  4. Swap working or executing sub-element with spare or idle unit to allow software upgrades
  5. Swap working or executing sub-element with spare or idle sub-element to allow replacement of hardware
Test parameters influencing cell performance and record performance for a range of field settings

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Test, record and report sub-element performance according to manufacturer’s specifications

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Run diagnostic test on sub-element

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Swap working or executing sub-element with spare or idle unit to allow software upgrades

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Swap working or executing sub-element with spare or idle sub-element to allow replacement of hardware

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Rectify faults in cellular network equipment subsystems

  1. Locate faulty sub-element within subsystem and identify fault
  2. Identify faulty parts or equipment and replace or repair according to service agreement
  3. Record fault details and rectification summary
  4. Hand over and sign off with client
Locate faulty sub-element within subsystem and identify fault

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Identify faulty parts or equipment and replace or repair according to service agreement

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Record fault details and rectification summary

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Hand over and sign off with client

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to test cellular network equipment

1.1 Produce alarm list from cellular network subsystem that shows faults or disturbances

1.2 Reset sub-element according to manufacturer’s specifications

1.3 Clear or block alarms and adjust alarm thresholds according to manufacturer’s specifications

2. Test cellular network sub-element equipment

2.1 Test parameters influencing cell performance and record performance for a range of field settings

2.2 Test, record and report sub-element performance according to manufacturer’s specifications

2.3 Run diagnostic test on sub-element

2.4 Swap working or executing sub-element with spare or idle unit to allow software upgrades

2.5 Swap working or executing sub-element with spare or idle sub-element to allow replacement of hardware

3. Rectify faults in cellular network equipment subsystems

3.1 Locate faulty sub-element within subsystem and identify fault

3.2 Identify faulty parts or equipment and replace or repair according to service agreement

3.3 Record fault details and rectification summary

3.4 Hand over and sign off with client

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to test cellular network equipment

1.1 Produce alarm list from cellular network subsystem that shows faults or disturbances

1.2 Reset sub-element according to manufacturer’s specifications

1.3 Clear or block alarms and adjust alarm thresholds according to manufacturer’s specifications

2. Test cellular network sub-element equipment

2.1 Test parameters influencing cell performance and record performance for a range of field settings

2.2 Test, record and report sub-element performance according to manufacturer’s specifications

2.3 Run diagnostic test on sub-element

2.4 Swap working or executing sub-element with spare or idle unit to allow software upgrades

2.5 Swap working or executing sub-element with spare or idle sub-element to allow replacement of hardware

3. Rectify faults in cellular network equipment subsystems

3.1 Locate faulty sub-element within subsystem and identify fault

3.2 Identify faulty parts or equipment and replace or repair according to service agreement

3.3 Record fault details and rectification summary

3.4 Hand over and sign off with client

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare the cellular network alarm system

produce an alarm list and use this to locate faults

test cellular network parameters and performance

measure output power received around a cell

run diagnostic tests on sub-elements and subsystems

locate and repair faulty sub-elements and subsystems.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain anti-static protection and its importance and potential effect on cellular network equipment

summarise cellular antenna installation procedures

outline electrical concepts and measurements required for cellular network repairs

explain electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and mitigation

list the common network components and describe their basic functions

provide an overview of:

the progression of generations of cellular networks

features and operating requirements of test equipment

outline procedures for repairs and swap activities

summarise test operation of cellular network equipment

list and describe the tests required for network components

describe the importance of voltage levels and polarity

describe the precautions and actions required to minimise, control or eliminate hazards related to cellular network equipment installations.