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Select and arrange equipment for wireless networks

Select and arrange equipment for wireless networks

Unit of competency
National Code
UEENEEF008B
State Code
W7872
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/11/2008
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
18/11/2008
Nominal Hours
54
Description
1)1.1) DescriptorThis unit covers selecting and arranging of wireless access devices, routers and switches for local area and wide area networks intended for connection to a telecommunications network. The unit encompasses selecting compliant equipment, developing LAN/WAN arrangements that comply with regulation, based on calculated and deemed-to-comply solutions and completing network documentation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to select equipment.
  • 1.1 The extent and nature of the communications network is determined from job specifications.
  • 1.2 Safety and other regulatory requirements to which the wireless network area shall comply are identified, obtained and understood.
2 Arrange locations of equipment and cable routes.
  • 2.1 Location of equipment is arranged to comply with job specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • 2.2 Cable routes are planned to ensure maximum lengths specified by standards and the manufacturer are not exceeded.
  • 2.3 Cable routes are planned to comply with job specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • 2.4 Earthing is arranged to comply with job specifications and regulatory requirements.
3 Select cables and equipment.
  • 3.1 Cables types are selected for suitability for the environments in which they are to be installed, performance required, and regulatory requirements.
  • 3.2 Cable sizes are selected to meet capacity and performance requirements.
  • 3.3 Earthing components are selected to meet regulatory and earthing requirements.
  • 3.4 Evidence is obtained that network equipment selected complies with safety requirements.
  • 3.5 Electronic equipment types are selected for suitability for the environments in which they are to be installed, performance required, and regulatory requirements.
4 Document communications network.
  • 4.1 Reasons for selections made, including calculations, are documented in accordance with established procedures.
  • 4.2 Wireless networks equipment for arrangement and specifications for all selected items are documented in accordance with established procedures and forwarded to appropriate person(s).
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC464 UEENEEF108A Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks Unit of competency
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