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Examine the data/tele communications installer trade
Assessment Strategies
by participating in a small group presentation on the trade
Criteria
presentation includes education requirements (unpaid related, paid related, employer role, state role)
presentation includes the requirements of the construction industry
presentation includes applicable codes and standards
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Characterize types of construction
Assessment Strategies
by completing a written test
Criteria
apprentice identifies the type of ceiling
apprentice identifies the type of floor
apprentice identifies the type of wall
apprentice determines the tools to use for the setting
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Interpret basic engineered drawings
Assessment Strategies
by interpreting a drawing on a test
Criteria
apprentice reads notes and details
apprentice interprets standard symbols and abbreviations
apprentice confirms and applies scale
apprentice notes location of significant building features (stairs, windows, doors, elevators)
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Use power tools
Assessment Strategies
by installing plywood on a gypsum wall
by making openings in various types of construction materials (wood, concrete block, concrete, and steel)
on the job
Criteria
apprentice selects proper tools
apprentice identifies the setting (residential, commercial, or industrial)
apprentice apples the tools to the components
apprentice wears appropriate PPE and applies safety principles
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Use hand tools
Assessment Strategies
by using hand tools in the lab
on the job
Criteria
apprentice selects proper tools
apprentice identifies the setting (residential, commercial, or industrial)
apprentice apples the tools to the components
apprentice wears appropriate PPE and applies safety principles
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Plan a pathway
Assessment Strategies
in the classroom by citing ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A on a test
on the job
Criteria
apprentice plans path with respect to closet location and assembly and installing racks
apprentice analyzes the job spec
apprentice plans path with respect to causes of interference
apprentice determines requirements for temporary cabling
apprentice makes arrangements for grounding all raceways in the pathway
apprentice complies with ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A
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Preplan installation (offsite)
Assessment Strategies
by completing old work/existing site survey
by completing a new construction site survey
on the job
Criteria
apprentice determines quantities
apprentice reviews plans, drawings, and specs to select appropriate cable
apprentice orders materials
apprentice inventories materials upon receipt
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Follow codes and standards
Assessment Strategies
by completing a standards test
by completing a codes test
by completing the biweekly OSHA safety training assignment
Criteria
apprentice cites relevant NFPA codes
apprentice cites relevant OSHA standards
apprentice cites relevant ANSI/TIA/EIA standards
apprentice cites relevant trade-related performance standards (paging, security, CA-TV, etc.)