Course Title: Repair telecommunication system faults
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: EEET7356C
Course Title: Repair telecommunication system 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 99254468
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
Nominal Hours: 40
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 examine a customer report or a maintenance schedule, and diagnose faults which may be in optical, computer, radio, satellite, security or radio frequency identification (RFID) systems found in customer and service provider access networks.
It applies to individuals working as field officers, technicians or technical supervisors from carriers, contractors or other service providers.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTTEN414 Repair telecommunication system faults |
Element: |
1. Prepare for equipment repairs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and compliance standards for conducting work 1.2 Identify hazards, make worksite safe according to relevant safety legislation and company work practices and use personal protective equipment 1.3 Notify customer and other appropriate personnel of work, and arrange for site access and security where required 1.4 Obtain fault details to determine type of system fault 1.5 Determine the type of repair required according to enterprise guidelines, site requirements and type of equipment, and arrange for additional technical support as appropriate 1.6 Confirm if warranties and service agreements covering identified repairs exist 1.7 Obtain tools and necessary hardware and ensure replacement parts and material is delivered to the worksite at the required time |
Element: |
2. Repair fault
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements when carrying out repair or replacement tasks 2.2 Notify appropriate personnel of service disruption and remove network equipment from service 2.3 Diagnose the fault and carry out repair work on equipment according to manufacturer's or enterprise procedures 2.4 Test equipment to manufacturer's specifications following repairs and return to live operation for testing overall performance
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Element: |
3. Complete repair work documentation and administrative tasks
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Notify customer and other appropriate personnel of completion of repair work according to enterprise guidelines 3.2 Record any changes to equipment and store according to enterprise guidelines 3.3 Dispose of waste and debris from worksite according to environmental requirements and enterprise guidelines 3.4 Complete administrative tasks and make recommendations for improvements under quality assurance system |
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 ICTTEN410 Locate, diagnose and rectify faults (EEET7355C)
Teaching Schedule
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Learning materials available in Canvas.
Overview of Assessment
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Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): Assessment Mapping Matrix
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 ICTTEN410 Locate, diagnose and rectify faults (EEET7355C). Refer to the course guide Part B for assessment tasks ICTTEN410 Locate, diagnose and rectify faults (EEET7355C).
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Task | Elements |
| Practical Test | Elements 1, 2, and 3 |
| Closed Book Test | Elements 1, 2, and 3 |
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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