Course Title: Commission telecommunications network equipment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2009
Course Code: EEET6721C
Course Title: Commission telecommunications network equipment
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6080 - Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Noor Sateh noor.sateh@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 150
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course builds upon the knowledge and skills from fundamental Telecommunication Networks. The learner will further examine the emerging technologies which applicable to Australian Telecommunications and Electronic Communications systems. Learner will explore and integrate theoretical and practical knowledge to manage networks and resources for selected applications.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTTC059C Commission telecommunications network equipment |
Element: |
Complete administrative tasks |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Test results are recorded as per enterprise instructions |
Element: |
Connect transmission bearers |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Distant end connection is verified with other parties |
Element: |
Install software |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Applications programmes are installed |
Element: |
Organise planned outages if necessary |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Affected systems, traffic and customers are identified |
Element: |
Plan commissioning procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 All parties associated with the commissioning are identified |
Element: |
Test equipment functionality |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Alarms are tested in conjunction with network management and operational groups |
Element: |
Test hardware |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Test equipment is obtained and checked for accuracy |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
- Meet only basic performance requirements of the competency (and its elements) at this level.
• show skills in designing, implementing and managing ADSL Networks
• demonstrate Key Competencies within the practical activities and work performance simulations of designing, implementing and managing Local ADSL and FTTH
• administer and support ADSL Networks
• Monitor ADSL networks and troubleshoot networking problems.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1
Course Outline, Assessment Criteria
PSTN and introduction to Access Technologies
Week 2
Data Transmission fundamentals and local loop characteristics
Week 3
ADSL
Week 4
ADSL
Week 5-6
DSLAM
Lab Task #1
DSLAM Introduction and Manual
Week 7
VDSL
Assignment no 1
Week 8
Introduction to optical transmission
Week 9
Week 10
DLC
Extending ADSL
Week 11
FTTH
Lab Task #2
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Access Technologies: DSL and Cable |
References
Other Resources
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.
Assessment Tasks
Week5
Lab Task #1
DSLAM Introduction and Manual
Week7
Assignment no 1
Week 11
Lab Task #2
Week13
Lab Task #3
Week 15
Practical exam
Week17-18
Written Final Exam
Assessment Matrix
Week 8 Project work Assignment 20%
Week 6,11,13,14 Lab journal 10%
week 16 Lab Exam 30%
Week 18 Final exam Written 40%
Course Overview: Access Course Overview