Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Engineering (9210-01) - City & Guilds

Unit 119 Wireless and mobile communications
Level: 6
Introduction
This unit is about the principles underlying the operation of wireless communication systems and
their components.
Unit aim
The unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of wireless communications with emphasis
on cellular mobile systems.
Learning outcomes
There are five learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Describe wireless access systems and cellular mobile systems
2. Describe radio wave propagation in fixed and mobile environments
3. Describe basics of multiple access including FDMA and TDMA of wireless access networks
4. Develop knowledge of the functioning of cellular mobile systems
5. Develop knowledge of wireless network standards
Guided learning hours
It is recommended that 150 hours should be allocated for this unit of which 60 would be direct
taught hours and the remainder for laboratory/practical work and independent study. The unit may
be carried out on a full time or part time basis.
Assessment
This unit will be assessed by means of one three hour written examination paper.
The learner is expected to have knowledge of electronic communications and mathematical
methods as per the City & Guilds Advanced Technician Diploma in the Telecommunication units
2730-022 and 023 or relevant HND of other equivalent.
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