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Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.

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 phone and network equipment

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

1.2 Scope 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 test schedule for 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 cellular network

2. Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment

2.1 Work safely following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for 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 program

2.4 Run 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 completion of test schedule

3. Analyse measurement and prepare evaluation report

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

3.2 Prepare evaluation report, making recommendations on network modifications or changes to configurations settings for improved quality of service

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

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.3

• Recognises and interprets regulatory and technical information from relevant sources to determine all specifications and frameworks

Writing

1.6, 2.4, 2.5, 3.2

• Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation and when presenting information to work associates, supervisors, team members and clients

Oral Communication

1.2, 1.6, 2.5, 3.3

• Liaises with internal and external personnel about technical requirements using specific and relevant language
• Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding

Numeracy

3.1

• Evaluates and interprets technical data and results according to predetermined specifications

Navigate the world of work

2.1

• Understands the nature and purpose of own role and associated responsibilities
• Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, with specific reference to safety

Get the work done

1.1-1.5, 2.2-2.5, 3.1

• Determines job priorities and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks
• Understands the purposes and specific functions of common digital systems and uses them effectively to complete routine tasks
• Takes responsibility for routine decision making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking some situational factors into account
• Diagnoses faults in different situations, adapts procedures and modifies activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
• Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making slight adjustments if necessary and addressing some unexpected issues

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previous version 

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Equivalence status 

ICTRFN502 Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance

ICTRFN5148A Test and measure cellular phone and network equipment performance

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.