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Produce and evaluate architecture designs for convergent cellular mobile networks
Produce and evaluate architecture designs for convergent cellular mobile networks
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN6169A
ICTTEN6169A
State Code
D3501
D3501
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2014
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
12/06/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to specify the design of the required mobile cellular general packet radio service (GPRS), third-generation (3G) and fourth-generation (4G) network architectures.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for the design of cellular mobile networks
- 1.1. Analyse the requirements of the mobile network
- 1.2. Examine technical characteristics of the GPRS systems
- 1.3. Develop network architecture for a GPRS network in addition to the circuit-switched domain of 2G
- 1.4. Review 3G structure and identify requirements of the network to provide a wide variety of services ranging from voice and paging services to interactive multimedia, including teleconferencing and internet access
- 1.5. Examine the technical characteristics, data rates, operating frequencies and multiplexing schemes of the 3G system
- 1.6. Establish the positioning and types of antennas, terminals, processors, required protocols and architecture, based on technical specifications and requirements
2. Design a GPRS (2.5G) cellular network
- 2.1. Investigate how 2.5G GPRS overlays the GSM network to transmit and receive transmission control protocol (TCP)/ internet protocol (IP) based data to and from GPRS mobile devices
3. Design a 3G cellular network
- 3.1. Develop the network architecture for a 3G network and explain the functions of the network elements
- 3.2. Integrate a 3G network with a wireless local area network (WLAN)
4. Research and evaluate design features of a proposed 4G cellular network
- 4.1. Investigate how a fully IP based 4G system will provide an end-to-end IP integrated solution for voice, data and streamed multimedia to end users roaming anytime and anywhere
- 4.2. Investigate access schemes of a 4G network
- 4.3. Investigate implication for IPv6. 4G support to greater number of IP based wireless devices with applications such as improved multicast, security and route minimisation capabilities
- 4.4. Investigate the use of advanced antenna systems to enable 4G with high rate, high reliability and long range communications
5. Produce reports for architectural design for cellular networks
- 5.1. Report on the impact of competing technologies on each other
- 5.2. Investigate the potential interoperability and global roaming issues that may be faced by GSM, 2.5G, 3G and 4G cellular technologies
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.
Requirements may include:
application
network
system
the business.
Network may include:
cellular mobile networks
internet
national WANs
public switched telephone network (PSTN):
data
voice.
Technical characteristics may include:
capability classes
coding schemes
data rates
operating frequencies and modulation schemes.
Systems may include:
hardware components that run a cellular mobile network
software components that run a cellular mobile network.
GPRS network may include:
GGSN of 2.5G and 3G
SGSN of 2.5G and 3G.
Circuit-switched may include:
GSM core network:
authentication centre (AUC)
equipment identity register (EIR)
home location register (HLR)
mobile services switching centre (MSC)
public switched telephone network (PSTN) and associated signalling.
Architecture may include:
configuration of GPRS (2.5G), 3G and 4G topologies
network management:
global roaming issues faced by cellular technologies
interoperability.
Specifications may include:
current system functionality
technical requirements
user problem statement.
Advanced antenna systems may include:
adaptive antennas
multiple input multiple output (MIMO).
Report may include:
audit trails
client training
ISO, European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and Australian standards
maintaining equipment inventory
naming standards
project management templates and report writing
satisfaction report
technical report
version control.
Competing technologies may include:
4G
802.11n
worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX).
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.
Requirements may include:
application
network
system
the business.
Network may include:
cellular mobile networks
internet
national WANs
public switched telephone network (PSTN):
data
voice.
Technical characteristics may include:
capability classes
coding schemes
data rates
operating frequencies and modulation schemes.
Systems may include:
hardware components that run a cellular mobile network
software components that run a cellular mobile network.
GPRS network may include:
GGSN of 2.5G and 3G
SGSN of 2.5G and 3G.
Circuit-switched may include:
GSM core network:
authentication centre (AUC)
equipment identity register (EIR)
home location register (HLR)
mobile services switching centre (MSC)
public switched telephone network (PSTN) and associated signalling.
Architecture may include:
configuration of GPRS (2.5G), 3G and 4G topologies
network management:
global roaming issues faced by cellular technologies
interoperability.
Specifications may include:
current system functionality
technical requirements
user problem statement.
Advanced antenna systems may include:
adaptive antennas
multiple input multiple output (MIMO).
Report may include:
audit trails
client training
ISO, European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and Australian standards
maintaining equipment inventory
naming standards
project management templates and report writing
satisfaction report
technical report
version control.
Competing technologies may include:
4G
802.11n
worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX).
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
design viable GPRS (2.5G) and 3G network solutions to meet particular business needs
research design features of 4G cellular networks.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
budget for designs for convergent cellular mobile networks
cellular mobile network structures
client requirements
expected traffic volume
information on a range of IT business solutions
technical specifications
vendors and vendor offerings and pricing.
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:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of current industry networks and design methodologies
review of report prepared by the candidate outlining evaluation process undertaken, including challenges faced and how these were addressed
direct observation of the candidate undertaking multiple antenna positioning
evaluation of network designed by the candidate in terms of performance and suitability of business needs.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTRFN6098A Monitor the capacity of and recommend changes to the mobile cellular network.
ICTRFN6171A Produce and evaluate architecture designs for WiMAX networks
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.
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:
design viable GPRS (2.5G) and 3G network solutions to meet particular business needs
research design features of 4G cellular networks.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
budget for designs for convergent cellular mobile networks
cellular mobile network structures
client requirements
expected traffic volume
information on a range of IT business solutions
technical specifications
vendors and vendor offerings and pricing.
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:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of current industry networks and design methodologies
review of report prepared by the candidate outlining evaluation process undertaken, including challenges faced and how these were addressed
direct observation of the candidate undertaking multiple antenna positioning
evaluation of network designed by the candidate in terms of performance and suitability of business needs.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTRFN6098A Monitor the capacity of and recommend changes to the mobile cellular network.
ICTRFN6171A Produce and evaluate architecture designs for WiMAX networks
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWC94 | ICTTEN609 | Produce and evaluate architecture designs for convergent cellular mobile networks | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W817 | ICT60110 | Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks | Qualification |