Course Title: Locate, diagnose and rectify faults
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: EEET7355C
Course Title: Locate, diagnose and rectify faults
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4387 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kenneth Falzon
Telephone: +613 9925 4716
Email: kenneth.falzon@rmit.edu.au
Appointments via email
Nominal Hours: 50
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
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to locate, diagnose and rectify faults in telecommunications networks.
It applies to individuals who may work as telecommunications officers, communications cablers, or installers of customer premises' equipment, for optical and radio frequency (RF) equipment, multimedia and IP networks.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTTEN410 Locate, diagnose and rectify faults |
Element: |
1. Prepare for work activity |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, work health and safety (WHS) regulations, codes, standards and identified hazards 1.2 Arrange site access according to required procedure 1.3 Obtain information on the nature of fault from the customer 1.4 Obtain suitable testing tools and equipment and specify personal protective equipment 1.5 Conduct fault-finding using methodical and safe practices suitable for system and problem type |
Element: |
2. Prepare work piece for tool use |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Conduct appropriate test to identify type of fault 2.2 Isolate fault progressively to remove likely variables from assessment 2.3 Locate fault without undue interruptions to customer activity, in the shortest possible time 2.4 Notify customer of findings |
Element: |
3. Operate hand and power tools |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Determine options to rectify fault, and present options to customer 3.2 Advise customer of costs of any repair not covered by service agreement 3.3 Rectify fault if in agreement with client 3.4 Conduct work in a manner which is safe for repairer and customer 3.5 Refer any unresolved faults to other parties for resolution or escalation if required |
Element: |
4. Maintain hand and power tools after use |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Advise customer of successful fault clearance and secure sign-off 4.2 Complete all records 4.3 Complete reports to justify fault diagnosis and rectification methodology, if required 4.4 Remove all waste and debris from worksite and dispose of them according to environmental requirements 4.5 Restore any changes made to worksite during fault repair to the customers satisfaction Foundation Skills |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
Students will participate in the following teaching methods : lectures and tutorials.
This course is delivered as cluster "Test & Repair Telecom Fault" with ICTTEN414 Repair telecommunication system faults (EEET7356C)
Teaching Schedule
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Learning materials available in Canvas.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Assessment 1 |
Practical Test |
Assessment 2 |
Closed Book Test |
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element / Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
1.1 |
X |
X |
1.2 |
X |
X |
1.3 |
X |
X |
1.4 |
X |
X |
1.5 |
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
X |
2.3 |
X |
X |
2.4 |
X |
X |
3.1 |
X |
X |
3.2 |
X |
X |
3.3 |
X |
X |
3.4 |
X |
X |
3.5 |
X |
X |
4.1 |
X |
X |
4.2 |
X |
X |
4.3 |
X |
X |
4.4 |
X |
X |
4.5 |
X |
X |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.
Assessment Tasks
This course is delivered as cluster "Test & Repair Telecom Fault" with ICTTEN414 Repair telecommunication system faults (EEET7356C)
Assessment 1: Practical Test week 16
Assessment 2: Closed Book Test week 17
All assessment tasks need to be successfully completed with satisfactory results to demonstrate competence.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not yet Competent
DNS Did not Submit
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Task | Elements |
Practical Test | Elements 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
Closed Book Test | Elements 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
•Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails
Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
Student Directed Hours
* In this course, minimum student directed hours are 5 in addition to 45 scheduled teaching hours.
* Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignment, and individual student-teacher course-related consultation .
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