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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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