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Dimension and design a radio frequency identification system
Dimension and design a radio frequency identification system
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN5203A
ICTTEN5203A
State Code
D3490
D3490
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/01/2011
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
18/01/2011
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake a radio frequency identification (RFID) installation, configuration and testing. This could be part of the upgrade to an existing or the implementation of a new logistical or security network using RFID technology according to design specifications. 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. Prepare to dimension and design an RFID system
- 1.1. Obtain business requirements for the client from an appropriate person for the design of the RFID system
- 1.2. Research RFID technologies, their functionalities and the different implementations of configurations
- 1.3. Select suitable software and hardware types to ensure that the proposed system is designed to meet business requirements
- 1.4. Conduct a survey of available interrogators or readers, tags and wireless units
2. Dimension and design an RFID system
- 2.1. Select the most appropriate interrogators or readers for the given specification to ensure their compatibility with current network infrastructure if applicable
- 2.2. Minimise interrogator to interrogator interference
- 2.3. Verify that antenna geometry and footprint are consistent with the chosen design
- 2.4. Minimise sources of interference
- 2.5. Incorporate into the RFID design the use of anti-collision protocols
- 2.6. Customise appropriate tag to client requirements
- 2.7. Predict the performance for read distance, write distance and tag response time to confirm that these conform with client requirements
- 2.8. Select the optimal locations for an RFID tag to be placed on an item
- 2.9. Prepare a design proposal for the RFID system including specifications
- 2.10. Prepare a report containing design solutions and recommendations of preferred products, including the justification for recommendations
- 2.11. Submit report to client for approval
3. Document the specified design
- 3.1. Complete documentation according to client requirements
- 3.2. Inform client about standards applying to the design
- 3.3. Secure sign off of RFID design from appropriate person
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.
Business requirements may include:
application of RFID
business inventory
network or people in the organisation
systems currently in use
Client may include:
external organisations
individuals
internal departments
internal employees
logistic company
security organisation
warehouse.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
client
IT support manager
network administrator
RFID network manager
small or medium enterprise (SME) customer
small office home office (SOHO) customer
supervisor.
RFID system may include:
antenna
cabling
databases
interrogators or readers
power supplies
tags
wireless units.
RFID technologies may include:
RFID and networking tools and equipment
RFID interrogators/readers and tags
servers and workstations.
RFID design may include:
hardware upgrades
implementing a new system
new hardware
new software
simulation software
software upgrades
user training.
Tag to client requirements may include:
encryption requirements
memory size
security.
Optimal locations may include:
media and adhesive selection for tags
package contents
packaging:
inserts
items
labels
tags
product to attach to:
liquids
metal
polarisation
tag orientation and location
tag stacking (shadowing).
Specifications may include:
cable drops
device mounting locations
electrical specifications for:
adapters
interrogators
power units
readers
sensors
tags
wireless units
interrogation zone locations
RFID network topology
site diagrams.
Solutions may include:
hardware upgrades
implementing a new system
new hardware
new software
software upgrades
user training.
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.
Business requirements may include:
application of RFID
business inventory
network or people in the organisation
systems currently in use
Client may include:
external organisations
individuals
internal departments
internal employees
logistic company
security organisation
warehouse.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
client
IT support manager
network administrator
RFID network manager
small or medium enterprise (SME) customer
small office home office (SOHO) customer
supervisor.
RFID system may include:
antenna
cabling
databases
interrogators or readers
power supplies
tags
wireless units.
RFID technologies may include:
RFID and networking tools and equipment
RFID interrogators/readers and tags
servers and workstations.
RFID design may include:
hardware upgrades
implementing a new system
new hardware
new software
simulation software
software upgrades
user training.
Tag to client requirements may include:
encryption requirements
memory size
security.
Optimal locations may include:
media and adhesive selection for tags
package contents
packaging:
inserts
items
labels
tags
product to attach to:
liquids
metal
polarisation
tag orientation and location
tag stacking (shadowing).
Specifications may include:
cable drops
device mounting locations
electrical specifications for:
adapters
interrogators
power units
readers
sensors
tags
wireless units
interrogation zone locations
RFID network topology
site diagrams.
Solutions may include:
hardware upgrades
implementing a new system
new hardware
new software
software upgrades
user training.
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:
adapt RFID technologies to specified plan and design
evaluate RFID client specifications against accepted industry practices
include RFID architecture across a secure environment
encode RFID tags
attach encoded RFID tags and track the movement of tagged items
integrate RFID information into business applications
produce design information in configuring the network with IP addressing
produce information that can be shared between businesses
make recommendations and offer optimum design solutions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites providing:
client functional requirements
RFID equipment specifications
database software
simulation software
organisational guidelines
network or computer layout documentation and premises plans.
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:
direct observation of the candidate undertaking an RFID installation, configuration and testing
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge
evaluation of research methodologies and the final design proposal prepared by the candidate outlining solutions and recommendations.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTTEN5204A Produce technical solutions from business specifications.
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:
adapt RFID technologies to specified plan and design
evaluate RFID client specifications against accepted industry practices
include RFID architecture across a secure environment
encode RFID tags
attach encoded RFID tags and track the movement of tagged items
integrate RFID information into business applications
produce design information in configuring the network with IP addressing
produce information that can be shared between businesses
make recommendations and offer optimum design solutions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites providing:
client functional requirements
RFID equipment specifications
database software
simulation software
organisational guidelines
network or computer layout documentation and premises plans.
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:
direct observation of the candidate undertaking an RFID installation, configuration and testing
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge
evaluation of research methodologies and the final design proposal prepared by the candidate outlining solutions and recommendations.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTTEN5204A Produce technical solutions from business specifications.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD05 | ICTTEN515 | Dimension and design a radio frequency identification system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD7 | ICT50415 | Diploma of Information Technology Networking | Qualification |
| D570 | ICA50411 | Diploma of Information Technology Networking | Qualification |
| W815 | ICT50410 | Diploma of Radio Frequency Networks | Qualification |