50-451-710Tele/Data Communications Semesters 1 through 6
Course Information
Description
The program is designed to introduce Voice Data Video apprentices to the related and supporting instruction that will enable them to approach job related tasks with a base level of confidence. The program is sequenced from semester 1 to 6 and the the competencies in each semester are also sequenced in order.
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.)

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Apply the basics of electronics to media systems
    Assessment Strategies
    by testing media cables
    Criteria
    apprentice ensures that cables are standards compliant
    apprentice ensures that test results are standards compliant
    apprentice considers any specific customer requiremenmts

  18. Take measurements with digital multimeters
    Assessment Strategies
    by measuring for unknowns on a variety of cable types with a multimeter
    Criteria
    apprentice complies with safe operating procedures using multimeters
    apprentice properly identifes the end of the line resister in a coax environment
    apprentice verifies ring voltage
    multimeter is connected properly according to the typep of circuit

  19. Ground and bond pathways
    Assessment Strategies
    analyzing job specifications
    by bonding a cable tray
    by grounding and bonding various raceways
    Criteria
    grounds and bonds are standards compliant
    grounds and bonds are code compliant
    grounds and bonds job specification compliant

  20. Finish pull cables
    Assessment Strategies
    by selecting appropriate raceways and cables
    finish pulling in simulated residential, commericial, and industrial structures
    Criteria
    apprentice finishes the cable installation in a professional manner
    raceways have no gaps
    raceways are level or perpendicular as appropriate
    raceways are clean and neat
    raceways have an identifiable labeling scheme
    cables are installed per manufacture's listing and labeling

  21. Terminate cables with telephony tools
    Assessment Strategies
    by terminating fiber cable
    by terminating copper applications
    by terminating cables at the work station
    by terminating cables at the closet
    Criteria
    terminations are in accordance with job specifications
    terminations are in accordance with labeling specifications
    terminations are standards compliant

  22. Plan a telecommunications room layout
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing up an installation plan
    given building square footage and number of drops
    Criteria
    telecommunications room layout is standards compliant
    telecommunications room is specifications compliant
    installation plan shows rack locations
    installation plan has pictorial representation of all wall fields
    installation plan addresses grounding and bonding concerns/requirements
    installation plan addresses wire management concerns/requirements

  23. Install a wall field
    Assessment Strategies
    building a custom wall field for assembly in the field
    Criteria
    the wall field meets all requirements of the written plan
    the wall field parts are adaquately spaced
    the wall field is standards compliant
    the wall field uses proper cable management according to manufacturers listing and labeling

  24. Prepare enclosures for installation
    Assessment Strategies
    by designing a standards compliant enclosure installation plan
    Criteria
    enclosure plan includes an inventory list
    enclosure plan addresses manufacturer lead time
    enclosure plan addresses accessibility concerns
    enclosure plan addresses lifting and rigging
    enclosure plan addresses grounding and bonding
    enclosure plan incorporates media entrance
    enclosure plan incorporates personnel egress
    enclosure plan specifies securing anchoring methods
    enclosure plan addresses environmental concerns

  25. Navigate computer software applications
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a spread sheet
    setting up certification test equipment to match a given test requirement
    Criteria
    apprentice programs certification test equipment
    test equipment produces a standards compliant test report
    apprentice formats cells in a spread sheet
    spread sheet includes summing functions by row
    spread sheet includes summing functions by column

  26. Terminate multi-media conductors
    Assessment Strategies
    writing up a description that tells how the code and standards apply to the connector being terminated
    terminating connectors in the lab
    Criteria
    written description includes a list of the equipment and supplies
    written description tells exactly how and why the telephony tools are applied
    written description includes what performance standards are applicable to the termination
    the termination has proper fit
    the termination functions according to the performance standard
    the termination is secure
    the termination is aligned properly
    the termination is configured according the media and devices being connected

  27. Use certification test equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    testing sub-standard installations
    Criteria
    learner connects equipment according to manufacturers specifications
    learner can access menus and sub menus
    learner can navigate menus and sub menus
    learner can manipulate the Man Machine Interface (MMI)

  28. Evaluate security systems
    Assessment Strategies
    wire a simulated signaling circuit
    Criteria
    signaling circuit is low energy (24 votls or less)
    signaling circuit performs as designed
    system evaluation includes description of common troubleshooting
    system evaluation includes description of installation guidelines
    system evaluation includes description of system programming

  29. Evaluate aerial installations
    Assessment Strategies
    hanging a strand
    Criteria
    the strand has proper anchorments
    the strand is plumb
    the strand level
    the strand complies with appropriate clearances

  30. Evaluate burial installations
    Assessment Strategies
    researching burial requirements
    making a presentation explaining burial installations
    Criteria
    learner can explain the history of underground cable locating
    the presentation includes a site plan
    the presentation includes how to coordinate with a locating service
    the presentation explains building entrance and the three ways to come into a building
    the presentation accounts for code requirements

  31. Document the job site
    Assessment Strategies
    provided example field notes and prints
    compiling a job site report
    Criteria
    the report shows a matrix of jacks and their locations
    the report includes a full battery of test results
    the report states the performance standards to which the jacks were tested
    the report is in a form requested by the customer or else in accordance with TIA/EIA 606

  32. Install fiber optics
    Assessment Strategies
    installing fiber optic cable into various raceways
    Criteria
    the cable installation is NEC code compliant
    the cable installation is standards compliant
    learner demonstrates proper pulling technique

  33. Test fiber optics
    Assessment Strategies
    testing sub-standard installations
    in a simulated lab
    Criteria
    learner calculates passive cable attenuation
    learner calculate link loss budget
    learner verify performance against the job specifications

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. 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