Course Title: Commission telecommunications network equipment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2011

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

Divya Bhardwaj
Phone:99254163
E-mail: divyaanshu.bhardwaj@rmit.edu.au

Mohammad Hassan
Phone: 99254700
E-mail: mohammad.hassan@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 150

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

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:

1.1 All parties associated with the commissioning are identified
1.2 Commissioning dates are established and confirmed with all parties
1.3 Commissioning parameters are established as per specification
1.4 Required resources are identified and organised
1.5 Test equipment is obtained and checked for suitability and accuracy
1.6 Customers affected by the work are informed of impending action and likely timing and impact
1.7 Frequency spectrum band is identified
1.8 Receipt of appropriate spectrum management agency licence is checked

Element:

Connect transmission bearers

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Affected systems, traffic and customers are identified
2.2 Outage duration is determined
2.3 Outage times are negotiated with appropriate groups
2.4 Existence of contingency plans is checked
2.5 Contingency plans are developed in the event that such a plan does not already exist
2.6 Emergency communications are provided if appropriate
2.7 A detailed list is prepared of both the areas impacted and the likely effect of such impact
2.8 Alarm management centre is notified of action planned
2.9 Authority to proceed is obtained from the relevant control centre
2.10 Customers affected by the outage are notified, both as to time and likely duration

Element:

Install software

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Applications programmes are installed
3.2 Hardware data is loaded as per instructions
3.3 Telephony/route and network data is loaded in accordance with predetermined instructions
3.4 Management data is loaded in accordance with specification
3.5 Billing/charging data is loaded in accordance with specification

Element:

Organise planned outages if necessary

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Distant end connection is verified with other parties
4.2 Intermediate connections are verified where required
4.3 Equipment parameters are set as per specification
4.4 Equipment is connected to the appropriate bearers
4.5 Alarms associated with the bearer and infrastructure are checked
4.6 Artificial links are installed where required and dismantled on completion of the commissioning process
4.7 Work is conducted in a manner which is safe to self, fellow workers and the public at large

Element:

Plan commissioning procedures

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Test equipment is obtained and checked for accuracy
5.2 Both end to end and section measurements are conducted in accordance with specification
5.3 Protection switching equipment is tested for operation
5.4 Order wires and auxiliary data channels are tested
5.5 Optical fibre cable connectors are cleaned as required
5.6 All specified performance tests are undertaken to ensure operation meets all prescribed parameters and specifications as detailed in the original design brief
5.7 Tests are undertaken to ensure that there is compatibility between the hardware and the software
5.8 Performance defects are corrected or brought to the attention of designers for corrective action
5.9 Test sheets are completed as per specification and test instrument usage logged as per enterprise requirements

Element:

Test equipment functionality

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Alarms are tested in conjunction with network management and operational groups
6.2 Traffic tests are simulated through the new installation
6.3 Specific equipment features installed are tested
6.4 Billing/charging arrangements are tested
6.5 Operations administration maintenance system is tested
6.6 Faults detected are diagnosed, repaired or escalated to the appropriate area when fault cannot be clearly diagnosed or repaired
6.7 Vendor related tests are initiated where required

Element:

Test hardware

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Test results are recorded as per enterprise instructions
7.2 Appropriate data bases are updated
7.3 Alarms triggered as a result of the commissioning process are rectified
7.4 Correct labelling of all equipment is checked and amendments made where required
7.5 Details of material usage is recorded and submitted to appropriate area in accordance with enterprise instructions
7.6 Job orders are completed fully and submitted to appropriate enterprise organisational unit
7.7 Design specifications are updated and returned to design area as required by enterprise requirements
7.8 Quality control procedures are followed as per enterprise policy
7.9 Installation briefs, documents and equipment manuals are handed over to operational staff in accordance with enterprise requirements
7.10 Operational staff training is undertaken where required
7.11 Transporting of tools and test equipment in suitable protective casing is organised where appropriate
7.12 All tools and test equipment are cleaned, adjusted and stored in an accessible location


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

In this unit you will learn industry recognized skills in designing, implementing and managing a local and wide area network.
Classroom activities:
Lectures: to introduce the important concepts.
• Attending lectures will make it much easier for you to understand the central concepts of the course
• You will feel more comfortable and you will learn more if you read the relevant material before you attend the lectures
Tutorials: to enable you to ask questions and to clarify unresolved issues
• Review the material and prepare your questions before you come to class.
• There will be an overview of course content with a focus on the material students find difficult
• If something is unclear or if you find yourself falling behind please ask for help immediately
• You may be given worksheets to complete during the tutorial
Lab Exercises:
The write up will be a record of your actions as they are performed and your corresponding observations.
The write up must be performed in the class as you perform the exercise, not at a later date.
o Write ups not in the Blog will not be marked.
o Write ups which are not done concurrently with the performance of the exercise will not be marked.
In general the detail of the write up must be sufficient for you to be able to comfortably perform the practical exercise a year or more lately directly from the reflective lab journal
Any difficult or tricky points should be especially noted in the reflective journal for future reference.
The neatness, completeness and the presentation of the reflective journal must be of a quality such that you would be prepared to show it to a future employer as an example of your work.
Work simulated activities: you will progressively implement a networking scenario as you would be expected to do in industry.
• You will be expected to work on a networking scenario progressively as you learn the material required for you to be able to do so.
• Leaving the work to a late stage and then rushing to complete it is bad industrial practice. It will be strongly discouraged and marked down heavily. You will be expected to meet progressive milestones in the completion of this activity.
Occupational Health and Safety:
• Conduct in lecture theatres, classrooms and laboratories will be of a standard required by OH&S legislation as applied to industry.
• You must behave in such a way as not to place the health and safety of yourself or anyone else at risk
• Covered shoes must be worn in all labs
• Thongs and sandals must not be worn in any lab
Preparation for the Work place:
All skills and knowledge in this course are oriented towards current industry practices and technologies. An essential industry expectation is that you are responsible for your behaviour and actions. When you are in employment you will be expected to attend work on time on a regular basis, perform you work on time to an accepted standard and be responsible for what you do. Industry will expect you to comprehend and follow both verbal and written instructions. All industry expectations will be applied to you in this course.
You will be expected to:
• Observe all Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• You must behave in such a way as not to place the health and safety of yourself or anyone else at risk
• Prepare for classes
• Attend all classes regularly and on time
• Use your class time in a productive and responsible way
• Finish your work on time to an accepted standard
• Pay attention to, comprehend and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• It is your personal responsibility to be aware of course requirements and timelines
• Please ask if something is not clear
The Preparation for the Workplace component will be an essential part of the assessment for this course. It will be included in the assessment of the practical and work simulated activities.
Activities Outside of Class:
It is expected that students allocate at least 60% of course hours for reading, independent study, project research, design, implementation, testing and problem solving activities.


Teaching Schedule

2 Hour Lab=0.5 hr (catchup lab)+(1.5 hour New lab: Odd no.)

2 Hour Lab =  Online Exam

2 Hour Lab=0.5 hr (catchup lab)+(1.5 hour New lab: Even no.)

2 Hour Lecture =
0.5 Hour (Lecture Revision) +
1.5 Hour (New Lecture)

Week 1
Course Outline, Assessment Criteria, LAN Design (CCNA 3- Chapter 1)
Lab Task 1- Review of Concepts from CCNA 2.
Lab Task 2- Basic Switch Configuration.


Week 2
Basic Switch Concepts & Configuration (CCNA 3- Chapter 2) , Commissioning administrative tasks
Online Exam CCNA3Chapter– 1.
Lab Task 3- Managing Switch Operating System and Configuration Files.
Lab Task 4 - Basic VLAN Configuration.


Week 3
VLANs (CCNA 3- Chapter 3) , Understanding outage duration & its impact, contingency plans
Online Exam CCNA3Chapter–2.
Lab Task 5- Basic VTP Configuration.
Lab Task 6- Basic Spanning Tree Protocol.


Week 4
VTP (CCNA 3- Chapter 4) , Install software
Online Exam CCNA3Chapter– 3.
Lab Task 7- Basic Inter-VLAN Routing.
Lab Task 8- Basic Wireless Configuration.


Week 5
STP (CCNA 3- Chapter 5), Organise planned outages if necessary.Explanation of CCNA3 Case Study.
Online Exam CCNA3Chapter– 4.
Make up Online Exam CCNA3Chapter 1– 3.
Lab Task – Revision LAB 1-8 . CCNA 3 Case Study


Week 6
Inter-VLAN Routing (CCNA 3- Chapter 6) , Online Exam CCNA3Chapter– 5, Plan commissioning procedures
Lab Task-  CCNA3 Case Study Continued.


Week 7
Basic Wireless Concepts & Configuration (CCNA 3- Chapter 7),Test equipment functionality
Online Exam CCNA3Chapter– 6
1st Lab Test (15%)
Lab Task-CCNA3 Case Studied Continued

Week 8
Introduction to WANs (CCNA 4- Chapter 1), Test hardware
Online Exam CCNA3Chapter– 7
Make up Online Exam CCNA3Chapter 1– 6.
CCNA3 Case Study Submission
.
Week 9
PPP (CCNA 4- Chapter 2)
Final CCNA 3 Online Exam: 15%
Lab Task 9- Basic PPP Configuration.
Lab Task 10- Basic Frame Relay Configuration
.
Week 10
Frame Relay (CCNA 4- Chapter 3)
Final CCNA 3 Repeat Online Exam: 15%
Online Exam CCNA4Chapter– 1
Lab Task 11- Basic Security Configuration.
Lab Task 12- Basic Access Control List Configuration
.
Week 11
Network Security (CCNA 4- Chapter 4)
Online Exam CCNA4Chapter– 2
Lab Task 13- Basic DHCP Configuration.
Lab Task 14- Basic NAT Configuration


Week 12
ACLs (CCNA 4- Chapter 5) . CCNA4 Case Study
Online Exam CCNA4Chapter– 3
Lab Task – Revision LAB 9-14
Lab Task-Case Study-CCNA4

Week 13
Teleworkers Services (CCNA 4- Chapter 6)
Online Exam CCNA4Chapter– 4
Make up Online Exam CCNA4 Chapter 1-3.
Lab Task-Case Study-CCNA4

Week 14
IP Addressing Services (CCNA 4- Chapter 7)
Online Exam CCNA4Chapter– 5 & 6
Make up Online Exam CCNA4Chapter 1– 4.
Lab Task- Submission of CCNA4 Case Study

Week 15
Network Troubleshooting (CCNA 4- Chapter 8)
Online Exam CCNA4Chapter– 7
Lab Exam(15%)

Week 16
Online Exam CCNA4Chapter– 8
Make up Online Exam CCNA4Chapter 1– 8.

Week 17
Final CCNA4 Online Exam:15%
Revision

Week 18
Exam Week


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide
By Wayne Lewis.
Published by Cisco Press.
Series: Companion Guide.
Published: Apr 28, 2008
Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide
By Bob Vachon, Rick Graziani.
Published by Cisco Press.
Series: Companion Guide.
Published: Apr 28, 2008
Copyright 2008


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

The assessment for this course is a combination of assessable laboratory experiments via reflective journal, two practical tests, two case studies and final assessment.

You will be assessed progressively during the course. The assessments consist of:

• Reflective lab Journal - 20%
Laboratory reports, completing all the activities/practice sheets and submitting a reflective lab journal.
Each lab must be completed and reflective laboratory journals are a compulsory part of the assessment to successfully complete the course.
The first Feedback from the teacher about student’s Reflective Journal will be available in Week 5 on Learning HUB and then second feedback will appear on Week 13. The final feedback is based on all the labs.

• Laboratory Test – 30%
There would two Laboratory Tests. Each is worth of 15%.

• Case Study- 10%

• Final Assessment- 40%
The students are expected to do CCNA 2 online exams and their marks will be extracted from the online exams as below-
- Online CCNA 3&4 Chapter Exam - 10%
- Online CCNA 3&4 Final Exam - 30%
Otherwise, students need to sit for a consolidated internal written exam of 40%.

(The laboratory activities are a compulsory part of the assessment to successfully complete the course.)
In order to pass the course, you are required to obtain at least 50% in the final examination and at least 50% in the combination of laboratory tests, laboratory exercises and case study.

This course is graded using the following course grades-

CHD- Competent with High Distinction
CDI- Competent with Distinction
CC- Competent with Credit
CAG- Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC- Not Yet Competent
DNS- Did Not Submit for Assessment. (This grade is only to be used where the student’s attendance in the course has been ‘confirmed’ (but they have not participated in any form of assessment and did not withdraw by the census date.)

Make sure you understand the special consideration policy available at -

http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y


Assessment Matrix

Course Overview: Access Course Overview