Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICTRFN5148A, 'Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare to test cellular phone and network equipment

1.1. Obtain and follow relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2. Scope the work by obtaining work details from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements

1.3. Evaluate manufacturer's technical documentation and network procedures to plan a test schedule for the cellular network

1.4. Verify calibration of test equipment to ensure that tested cellular equipment is compliant

1.5. Prepare cellular equipment for testing according to manufacturer's test procedure

1.6. Notify operational staff of test and measurement schedule to ensure minimal impact on the cellular network

2. Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment

2.1. Work safely following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for the given work, identifying hazards and using personal protective equipment

2.2. Configure network equipment for testing and set options to record test results

2.3. Block or mask alarms that may be triggered and interfere with test programme

2.4. Run the performance measurement software with options set and record test results

2.5. Re-establish alarms and normal operational status at conclusion of tests and notify appropriate personnel of the completion of the test schedule

3. Analyse measurement and prepare an evaluation report

3.1. Analyse the results of the performance tests and measurements and determine the performance level of the cellular equipment and compatibility with the network

3.2. Prepare an evaluation report making recommendations on network modifications or changes to configurations settings for improved quality of service (QoS)

3.3. Present test results and evaluation report to appropriate personnel according to enterprise policy


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICTRFN5148A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT40310 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications
  • ICT50210 - Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering
  • ICT50410 - Diploma of Radio Frequency Networks
  • ICT40713 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
  • ICT40313 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications