50-451-502Data Communications Installer 2
Course Information
Description
Total Credits
0
Course Competencies
  1. Install raceways
    Assessment Strategies
    by installing various raceways into a drywall or gypsum wall
    on the job
    Criteria
    apprentice plans the raceway support system
    apprentice analyzes the job specs
    apprentice selects the appropriate support hardware
    apprentice installs raceway support system

  2. Read project schedules
    Assessment Strategies
    on the job
    by interpreting timelines and schedules in class
    Criteria
    apprentice considers where other trades are involved
    apprentice interprets specifications
    apprentice interprets project schedule
    apprentice follows schedule

  3. Examine the basic nature of electricity
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a written test
    Criteria
    apprentice identifies types of resistors
    apprentice identifies the resistance value and tolerance using the color code
    apprentice calculates power used by a circuit

  4. Calculate communications-related unknown electrical quantities
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a written test
    Criteria
    apprentice uses correct formulae for parallel circuits
    apprentice uses correct formulae for series circuits
    apprentice uses correct formulae for series-parallel circuits
    apprentice analyzes and solves for unknown power values

  5. Follow safety procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    in the classroom lab
    on the job
    Criteria
    apprentice follows standard safety procedures
    apprentice wears appropriate PPE
    apprentice interprets MSDS sheets

  6. Set-up the cable pull (onsite)
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing a job plan
    on the job
    Criteria
    apprentice plans pathways and spaces
    apprentice reviews the specifications of the job
    apprentice installs cable support system
    apprentice performs site survey
    apprentice sets up reels to manage cable

  7. Pull cable by hand
    Assessment Strategies
    on the job
    Criteria
    apprentice labels cables
    apprentice determines labeling scheme
    apprentice install pull string
    apprentice prepares the ends of conductors for pulling
    apprentice applies proper pulling techniques
    apprentice pulls cable in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
    apprentice puts cables into final position (wrap, tie, fasten, label, and protect)
    apprentice leaves service (maintenance) loops where appropriate

  8. Pull cable by machine
    Assessment Strategies
    by demonstrating proper radio communication technique in the classroom
    on the job
    Criteria
    apprentice labels cables
    apprentice determines labeling scheme
    apprentice installs pull string
    apprentice prepares the ends of conductors for pulling
    apprentice applies proper pulling techniques
    apprentice communicates with coworkers with two-way communication to ensure safety
    apprentice pulls cable in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
    apprentice installs temporary restraining devices
    apprentice secures the area
    apprentice selects proper pull points
    apprentice leaves service (maintenance) loops where appropriate

This Outline is under development.