Course Title: Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2018

Course Code: EEET7359C

Course Title: Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network

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: vocenengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Kenneth Falzon

9925 4716

kenneth.falzon@rmit.edu.au  

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 arrange a secure internet protocol (IP) network for a customer. It applies to individuals who install Next Generation Networks (NGNs). These IP networks provide fast internet, voice over internet protocol (VoIP), IPTV and internet TV services.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTTEN415 Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network

Element:

1. Prepare to implement IPTV in a home network

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Obtain and clarify work health and safety (WHS) requirements and risk control measures and procedures for a given work area, with appropriate personnel

1.2 Evaluate existing customer home network equipment for operational status

Element:

2. Design IPTV integration to a home network to meet customer requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Prepare a configuration layout integrating IPTV to existing customer network using IPTV network elements to provide optimum video delivery service

2.2 Select IPTV network elements to provide optimum video delivery service

2.3 Obtain configuration instructions for network elements

2.4 Design connection plan to integrate customer network elements and optimise system performance

2.5 Identify any connection problems and amend design plan

Element:

3. Implement IPTV design plan to a home network

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Interconnect network elements according to design plan using manufacturer’s instructions and IP addressing schemes

3.2 Configure and test network elements to provide integrated IPTV to the existing system

3.3 Provide a free-to-air (FTA) connection over digital video broadcasting – terrestrial (DVB-T) to complement the IPTV service

3.4 Set up customer specific operations as required

3.5 Configure security measures in an IPTV network to protect against security threats

3.6 Troubleshoot home network according to manufacturer’s specifications and escalate unresolvable items to the service provider

Element:

4. Complete and document network installation

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Restore worksite to safe condition, according to established safety procedures

4.2 Record and store essential installation information

4.3 Notify appropriate personnel of completion of the task and obtain sign-off


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

This course is delivered as cluster "Networking 2" ICTTEN416 with Install, configure and test an internet protocol network (EEET7360C). Please refer to the course guide Part B for EEET7360C for the learning activities information.


Teaching Schedule

This course is delivered as cluster "Networking 2" ICTTEN416 with Install, configure and test an internet protocol network (EEET7360C). Please refer to the course guide Part B for EEET7360C for the teaching schedule information.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

 

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment

Assessment 1

 Practical

Assessment 2

 Closed Book Test

These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): 

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements / Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

1.1

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1.2

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3.5

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3.6 

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To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.

 


Assessment Tasks

This course is delivered as cluster "Networking 2" ICTTEN416 with Install, configure and test an internet protocol network (EEET7360C). Please refer to the course guide Part B for EEET7360C for the assessment tasks information.


Assessment Matrix

Elements / Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

1.1

 x

 x

1.2

 x

 x

2.1

 x

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2.2

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2.3

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2.4

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2.5

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3.1

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3.2

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3.3

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3.4

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3.5

 x

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3.6 

 x  x

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.

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