Course Title: Integrate specialised photonics devices into telecommunications systems

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5175 Diploma of Telecommunications Photonics

Course Title: Integrate specialised photonics devices into telecommunications systems

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 150

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Course Contact: Raymond Meyer Program Coordinator

Course Contact Phone: (03) 9925 4716

Course Contact Email: raymond,meyer@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This course is designed to develop an understanding in fundamental photonics technology, devices and their applications related to Telecommunication Industry. It assists you to gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to safely install, configure and test optical cable and photonic devices.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

ICTTC143A Integrate specialised photonics devices into telecommunications systems

Elements:

Calculate a link budget for an optical system

Identify propagation features of optical systems

Identify the role of Photonics devices in optical systems

Perform power margin measurements

Recognise optical transmitters and receivers in optical systems and identify their functions


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the criteria set in the National Training Package. The students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together skills and knowledge as follows:
 Theoretical Written assessment.
 Work Simulation Projects.
 A Pass in schedule practical exercises