50-451-501Data Communications Installer 1
Course Information
Description
Total Credits
0

Course Competencies
  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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)

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.)

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