Academy

The greatest challenge facing the RFID industry is the lack of skilled professionals. RFID is not a "plug and play" technology, it requires careful selection and tuning and expertise is essential for its successful implementation.

The RFID Institute.SA Academy offers focused instruction by RFID experts who have experience in driving numerous groundbreaking RFID implementations in Southern Africa. Accurate and specialised training and solutions in an educational atmosphere that draws from both industry expertise and academic resources. Academy graduates gain also practical experience with the latest RFID technologies in simulated field environments.

RFID BASICS COURSE

Understanding RFID Basics is a one day course aimed at companies or individuals considering RFID implementations who require a better understanding of the technology and how it can add value to their organisations. The theoretical training will be followed by practical hands-on demonstrations.

Who should attend?

• Managers with RFID capabilities in distribution, logistics and supply chain management
• Project Managers
• RF Technicians
• Business Consultants
• System Integrators
• Software Engineers
• Solution Providers
• Anyone interested in how RFID technology can affect their enterprise.

AGENDA

09h00	Coffee Introduction to RFID RF Physics Interrogation Zones
11h00	Tea Regulations and standards Characteristics of tags Tag Implementation
12h30	Lunch RFID Application - Uses and Benefits Applying RFID using the Phased Approach
16h00	Close

RFID IMPLEMENTATION - INCLUDING RFID+ CERTIFICATION PREPARATION

This two day course is designed for those who would like to learn how to successfully apply RFID technology. This is an in-depth course detailing the phases of RFID implementation and providing students with the necessary tools for assessing their organisation´´´´s RFID readiness.

CompTIA RFID+ certification is designed to address the lack of RFID technical skills which is one of the main impediments to successful implementation of the technology.

CompTIA RFID+ provides students with industry accepted credentials, as well as knowledge and skills in the areas of installation, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of software and software functionality of RFID products.

• Managers with RFID capabilities in distribution, logistics and supply chain management
• Project Managers
• RF Technicians
• Business Consultants
• System Integrators
• Software Engineers
• Solution Providers
• Anyone interested in how RFID technology can affect their enterprise.

AGENDA
Day 1

09h00	Coffee Introduction to RFID RF Physics Interrogation Zones
12h30	Lunch Regulation and Standards Characteristics of Tags Tag Implementation
16h00	Close

Day 2

09h00	Coffee Site Analysis Design Selection Installation
12h30	Lunch Monitoring and Troubleshooting RFID Peripherals Revision
16h00	Close

COMPTIA

CompTIA RFID+™ Certification

CompTIA Radio Frequency Identification (RFID+) certification validates the knowledge and skills of professionals who work with RFID technology. It is an international, vendor-neutral credential that recognizes a technician´´´´s ability to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot the hardware and software functionality of RFID products.

The skills and knowledge measured by this examination are derived from an industry-wide job task analysis (JTA) and have been validated by Subject Matter Experts from around the globe.

This examination blueprint includes test objectives and example content for the CompTIA RFID+ exam. Example topics and content are included to clarify the test objectives but are not comprehensive listings for the content of this examination. This blueprint may undergo additional minor modifications during the test development phase.

The table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the approximate extent to which they are represented in the exam.

Domain	% of Examination
1. Interrogation Zone Basics 2. Testing and Troubleshooting 3. Standards and Regulations 4. Tag Knowledge 5. Design Selection 6. Installation 7. Site Analysis (ie. Before, during and after installation) 8. RF Physics 9. RFID Peripherals	13% 13% 12% 11% 11% 11% 11% 11% 7%
Total	100%

MEMBERS DISCOUNT STRUCTURE

RFID BASICS Course

If a group of four or more attendees from one company enrol in the course, a discount of 10% applies.

RFID Implementation Course

If a group of four or more attendees from one company enrol in the course, a discount of 10% applies.

Courses Include

• Course Manual
• CD-Rom
• Certificate
• Corporate Gifts
• Refreshments
• Lunch

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