50-451-501Data Communications Installer 1
Course Information
Description
Total Credits
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Course Competencies
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Examine the data/tele communications installer tradeAssessment Strategiesby participating in a small group presentation on the tradeCriteriapresentation includes education requirements (unpaid related, paid related, employer role, state role)presentation includes the requirements of the construction industrypresentation includes applicable codes and standards
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Characterize types of constructionAssessment Strategiesby completing a written testCriteriaapprentice identifies the type of ceilingapprentice identifies the type of floorapprentice identifies the type of wallapprentice determines the tools to use for the setting
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Interpret basic engineered drawingsAssessment Strategiesby interpreting a drawing on a testCriteriaapprentice reads notes and detailsapprentice interprets standard symbols and abbreviationsapprentice confirms and applies scaleapprentice notes location of significant building features (stairs, windows, doors, elevators)
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Use power toolsAssessment Strategiesby installing plywood on a gypsum wallby making openings in various types of construction materials (wood, concrete block, concrete, and steel)on the jobCriteriaapprentice selects proper toolsapprentice identifies the setting (residential, commercial, or industrial)apprentice apples the tools to the componentsapprentice wears appropriate PPE and applies safety principles
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Use hand toolsAssessment Strategiesby using hand tools in the labon the jobCriteriaapprentice selects proper toolsapprentice identifies the setting (residential, commercial, or industrial)apprentice apples the tools to the componentsapprentice wears appropriate PPE and applies safety principles
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Plan a pathwayAssessment Strategiesin the classroom by citing ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A on a teston the jobCriteriaapprentice plans path with respect to closet location and assembly and installing racksapprentice analyzes the job specapprentice plans path with respect to causes of interferenceapprentice determines requirements for temporary cablingapprentice makes arrangements for grounding all raceways in the pathwayapprentice complies with ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A
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Preplan installation (offsite)Assessment Strategiesby completing old work/existing site surveyby completing a new construction site surveyon the jobCriteriaapprentice determines quantitiesapprentice reviews plans, drawings, and specs to select appropriate cableapprentice orders materialsapprentice inventories materials upon receipt
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Follow codes and standardsAssessment Strategiesby completing a standards testby completing a codes testby completing the biweekly OSHA safety training assignmentCriteriaapprentice cites relevant NFPA codesapprentice cites relevant OSHA standardsapprentice cites relevant ANSI/TIA/EIA standardsapprentice cites relevant trade-related performance standards (paging, security, CA-TV, etc.)
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