Level 2 Award in Mobile Network Design and Optimization
Level 2 Award in Mobile Network Design and Optimization
- Gain foundational knowledge of mobile network design and optimization.
- Learn practical RF planning and performance analysis techniques.
- Understand the challenges of mobile network operations and solutions.
- Develop skills for career advancement in the telecommunications industry.
- Understand the architecture and components of mobile networks.
- Learn the principles of RF planning and its importance in mobile networks.
- Gain knowledge of performance metrics and optimization strategies.
- Develop problem-solving skills for managing network challenges.
- Introduction to Mobile Network Design
- Overview of mobile network technologies (2G, 3G, 4G, and beyond).
- Components of mobile networks: base stations, antennas, and controllers.
- RF Planning and Design
- Basics of radio frequency planning and coverage analysis.
- Tools and techniques for mobile network design.
- Performance Metrics and Optimization
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) for mobile networks.
- Strategies to optimize network capacity and quality of service (QoS).
- Challenges in Mobile Network Operations
- Identifying and solving common network issues.
- Emerging trends and future challenges in mobile network optimization.
- Advance to Level 3 Certification in 5G Network Architecture and Implementation or Level 5 Diploma in Network Planning and Optimization.
- Pursue roles such as RF engineer, network planner, or performance analyst in mobile network operations.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn both theoretical and practical aspects of mobile network design.
- Hands-On Training: Practical exposure to RF planning and performance analysis tools.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced telecom professionals.
- Globally Recognized Qualification: A stepping stone to advanced certifications and technical roles.
Study Units
- Introduction to Mobile Network Design
- Overview of mobile network technologies (2G, 3G, 4G, and beyond).
- Components of mobile networks: base stations, antennas, and controllers.
- RF Planning and Design
- Basics of radio frequency planning and coverage analysis.
- Tools and techniques for mobile network design.
- Performance Metrics and Optimization
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) for mobile networks.
- Strategies to optimize network capacity and quality of service (QoS).
- Challenges in Mobile Network Operations
- Identifying and solving common network issues.
- Emerging trends and future challenges in mobile network optimization.
By completing this course, learners will:
- Understand the architecture and components of mobile networks.
- Learn the principles of RF planning and its importance in mobile networks.
- Gain knowledge of performance metrics and optimization strategies.
- Develop problem-solving skills for managing network challenges.
This course is ideal for:
Aspiring RF Engineers and Network Planners
Individuals looking to start a career in mobile telecommunications with a focus on radio frequency (RF) planning and network performance.
Graduates of Foundational Telecom Courses
Learners who have completed introductory courses such as Level 1 Award in Introduction to Telecom Engineering or Telecom Network Components and want to specialize in mobile network design.
Technical Support and Field Engineers
Telecom support professionals seeking to upgrade their skills in troubleshooting, analyzing, and optimizing mobile networks.
ICT and Engineering Students
Students in computer, electrical, or telecom engineering programs aiming to supplement academic knowledge with practical, career-oriented skills.
Junior Network Analysts and Optimizers
Entry-level professionals working with mobile network service providers who want to deepen their understanding of design and optimization processes.
Freelancers and Technicians in Telecom Installations
Independent telecom technicians or small business operators involved in mobile infrastructure projects, looking to understand network behavior and quality metrics.
Telecom Enthusiasts and Career Changers
Individuals passionate about mobile technologies and considering a career shift into telecommunications.
Our assessment process is designed to ensure every learner achieves the required level of knowledge, skills, and understanding outlined in each course unit.
Purpose of Assessment
Assessment helps measure how well a learner has met the learning outcomes. It ensures consistency, quality, and fairness across all learners.
What Learners Need to Do
Learners must provide clear evidence that shows they have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. This evidence can take different forms depending on the course and type of learning.
Types of Acceptable Evidence
Assignments, reports, or projects
Worksheets or written tasks
Portfolios of practical work
Answers to oral or written questions
Test or exam papers
Understanding the Structure
Learning outcomes explain what learners should know, understand, or be able to do.
Assessment criteria set the standard learners must meet to achieve each learning outcome.
Assessment Guidelines
All assessment must be authentic, current, and relevant to the unit.
Evidence must match each assessment criterion clearly.
Plagiarism or copied work is not accepted.
All learners must complete assessments within the given timelines.
Where applicable, assessments may be reviewed or verified by internal or external quality assurers.
Full learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each qualification are available from page 8 of the course handbook.
