50-451-506Data Communications Installer 6
Course Information
Description
Total Credits
0
Course Competencies
  1. Analyze home/building automation systems
    Assessment Strategies
    automating a facility entrance
    Criteria
    learner wires in two inputs
    learner wires in four outputs
    learner configures the inputs and outputs according to provided specifications

  2. Evaluate sound and video systems
    Assessment Strategies
    programing a two camera endless video system
    setting up a multimedia system
    Criteria
    learner plans a simulated audio video system
    learner installs a simulated audio video system
    media system complies with applicable standards
    media system complies with the NEC code
    media system displays picture
    media system has automated control over the sound

  3. Analyze fire alarm codes and standards
    Assessment Strategies
    troubleshooting a two and four wire fire alarm system
    Criteria
    two-wire and four-wire system complies with NFPA 72
    two-wire and four-wire system complies with NFPA 70
    learner explains the difference between the two-wire and four-wire system

  4. Analyze telephone system installations
    Assessment Strategies
    completing case studies
    Criteria
    learner describe how listing and labeling affects an installation
    learner acknowledges the lead time required for programming a telephone system
    learner can apply a gant chart to a phone system installation
    learner accounts for cut-over procedures
    learner accounts for hot-site backups

  5. Conduct performance acceptance procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    in the lab
    by certifying cables
    Criteria
    learner tests for near-end cross talk
    learner tests for continuity
    learner tests for length
    learner tests for attenuation measured in db
    learner tests for delay
    learner tests for delay skew

  6. Troubleshoot common tele/data communication system faults
    Assessment Strategies
    applying troubleshooting procedures
    using common low energy system tools
    troubleshooting a fault in a system
    Criteria
    learner explains the operation of the system before proceeding
    learner ascertains exactly how the system is currently working
    learner generates a list or theory of probable faults
    learner isolates the exact cause of the problem
    learner repairs the problem
    learner tests the repair to verify proper operation
    learner documents the work performed