Course Title: Install telecommunications network equipment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: EEET7417C
Course Title: Install telecommunications network equipment
Important Information:
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6178 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Course Contact: Munir Muniruzzaman
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254414
Course Contact Email: Munir.Muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Noor Sateh
Phone: +61 3 9925 4013
Email:noor.sateh@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
none
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge to be able to effectively install and test telecommunications network equipment. You will learn the processes for checkingplans, obtaining equipment and handling equipment and supplies.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTTEN312 Install telecommunications network equipment |
Element: |
1. Plan for installation of telecommunications network equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements 1.2 Obtain access to site and assess the options for network installation 1.3 Identify existing and potential site hazards 1.4 Verify network equipment installation according to appropriate plans obtained from authorised personnel 1.5 Investigate how equipment is to be connected to existing network systems 1.6 Develop and finalise installation plans to ensure minimal workplace disruption according to relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards 1.7 Obtain tools and test equipment required for safe work practice 1.8 Notify affected parties of possible network outage |
Element: |
2. Install network hardware and cabling |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Install network equipment according to plan and manufacturer instructions, using safe industry practices 2.2 Install equipment or insert equipment cards and modules 2.3 Install all cables according to specifications 2.4 Confirm service interruption is within limits agreed with customer 2.5 Document all installation drawings for customer |
Element: |
3. Install equipment accessories |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Install alarms according to instruction manuals and specifications 3.2 Install operations administration and maintenance system according to specification 3.3 Install communication facilities for operational staff according to specification, taking into account any special needs of site and operational staff 3.4 Install operator communication facilities according to needs and specifications |
Element: |
4. Configure and test system |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Install software and configuration instructions according to system specifications as required 4.2 Test to verify system performance according to customer requirements 4.3 Recommend changes as required and confirm with customer 4.4 Record all test results |
Element: |
5. Clean-up worksite and complete documentation |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Remove and dispose of installation waste and debris from worksite according to environmental requirements 5.2 Restore changes made to work area during installation according to customer satisfaction 5.3 Complete all installation documents and present to customer 5.4 Declare asset ready for commissioning and integration 5.5 Notify customer and obtain sign-off |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Practical/Workshop
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency ICTTEN312 in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
Week |
Class content (topics) |
Unit of competency and performance criteria |
Assessments |
Week 1 |
Lecture: WHS Documentation and cabling requirements in Telecommunication devices
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ICTTEN312_1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
ICTTEN312_1.3 Identify existing and potential site hazards |
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Week 2 |
Lecture: Asymmetric digital subscriber line, very-high-bit-rate digital subscriber line, fibre network termination device (NTD), hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) modems work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements Internet Access Technologies |
ICTTEN312_1.4 Verify network equipment installation according to appropriate plans obtained from authorised personnel
ICTTEN312_1.5 Investigate how equipment is to be connected to existing network |
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Week 3 |
Lecture: Basic Device Configuration
Plan & Configure a Switch with Initial Settings Install & Configure Switch Ports Secure Remote Access Different types of cables Labs: Lab - Basic Switch Configuration - |
ICTTEN312_1.2 Obtain access to site and assess the options for network installation
ICTTEN312_1.6 Develop and finalise installation plans to ensure minimal workplace disruption according to relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards |
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Week 4 |
Lecture: Basic Device ConfigurationPlan & Install Basic Router Configuration Test & Verify Directly Connected Networks Labs: Lab - Configure Basic Router Settings |
ICTTEN312_1.7 Obtain tools and test equipment required for safe work practice
ICTTEN312_1.8 Notify affected parties of possible network outage |
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Week 5 |
Lecture: VLANs Frame Forwarding Switching Domains Topology Diagram Logical diagrams Cabling Requirements Labs: Lab - Configure VLANs and Trunking |
ICTTEN312_2.1 Install network equipment according to plan and manufacturer instructions, using safe industry practices |
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Week 6 |
Lecture:
VLANs VLANs in a Multi-Switched Environment VLAN Configuration VLAN Trunks Dynamic Trunking Protocol Test & Verify connectivity Lab: Lab - Implement VLANs and Trunking |
ICTTEN312_2.2 Install equipment or insert equipment cards and modules ICTTEN312_4.3 Recommend changes as required and confirm with customer
ICTTEN312_4.4 Record all test results |
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Week 7 |
Lecture: Inter-VLAN Routing Operation Router-on-a-Stick Inter-VLAN Routing Verify inter-vlan routing operation Cables required for Inter-vlan routing Lab: Lab - Configure Router-on-a-Stick Inter-VLAN Routing |
ICTTEN312_2.3 Install all cables according to specifications ICTTEN312_5.1 Remove and dispose of installation waste and debris from worksite according to environmental requirements |
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Week 8 |
Lecture: Inter-VLAN Routing Installation of accessories for Inter-VLAN Routing using Layer 3 Switches
Troubleshoot Inter-VLAN Routing Lab: Lab - Implement Inter-VLAN Routing
Lab test 1 briefing |
ICTTEN312_3.1 Install alarms according to instruction manuals and specifications
ICTTEN312_3.2 Install operations administration and maintenance system according to specification |
Lab test 1 |
Week 9 |
Lecture:
Routing Concepts Path determination Packet Forwarding Basic Router Configuration review work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements |
ICTTEN312_5.2 Restore changes made to work area during installation according to customer satisfaction
ICTTEN312_2.5 Document all installation drawings for customer |
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Week 10 |
Lecture:
Routing Concepts IP Routing Table Static and Dynamic Routing Connections to ISP
Last day to submit Lab test 1 |
ICTTEN312_3.3 Install communication facilities for operational staff according to specification, taking into account any special needs of site and operational staff
ICTTEN312_5.3 Complete all installation documents and present to customer
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Week 11 |
Lecture:
Static Routing Static Routes Install & Configure IP Static Routes Install & Configure IP Default Static Routes Test & Verify connectivity |
ICTTEN312_2.4 Confirm service interruption is within limits agreed with customer ICTTEN312_5.4 Notify customer and obtain sign-off |
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Week 12 |
Lecture:
Static Routing Configure Floating Static Routes Configure Static Host Routes Lab: Lab - Configure IPv4 and IPv6 Static and Default Routes |
ICTTEN312_3.3 Install communication facilities for operational staff according to specification, taking into account any special needs of site and operational staff
ICTTEN312_3.4 Install operator communication facilities according to needs and specifications |
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Week 13 |
Lecture: Packet testing & Processing with Static Routes Lab: Lab - Troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 Static and Default Routes |
ICTTEN312_4.1 Install software and configuration instructions according to system specifications as required |
Assignment
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Week 14 |
Lecture : Troubleshoot IPv4 Static and Default Route Configuration Test & Verify connectivity Lab test 2 briefing |
ICTTEN312_4.2 Test to verify system performance according to customer requirements ICTTEN312_5.5 Notify customer and obtain sign-off |
Lab Test 2
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Week 15 |
Lecture OFC standards & cabling in Industry |
ICTTEN312_5.2 Restore changes made to work area during installation according to customer satisfaction ICTTEN312_5.3 Complete all installation documents and present to customer |
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Week 16 |
Revision and lab test 2 |
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Week 17 |
Resubmission of Lab test2 and assignment |
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Week 18 |
Resubmission of Lab test2 and assignment |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas>Develop energy sector Directory Servicesand may be provided with additional materials in class.
List of relevant recommended books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible.
During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS
Assessment Tasks
Assignment 1: Lab Test 1
Assessment 2: Lab Test 2
Assessment 3: Assignment
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for ‘Competency’. To be assessed as ‘Competent’ means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills to a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in a course, students will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessments are:
• CA - Competency Achieved
• NYC - Not Yet Competent
• DNS - Did not submit for assessment.
Students need to successfully complete all assessment tasks satisfactorily to be competent.
Students will have the opportunity to resubmit any assessment deemed unsatisfactory (a minimum of 1 resubmission is allocated per assessment).
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.
Assessment vs ICTTEN312 Elements & Performance Criteria
ICTTEN312 Elements & Performance Criteria |
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Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
LabTest 1 |
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LabTest 2 |
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Assignment |
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Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
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EA1.1 | EA1.2 | EA1.3 | EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 | EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 | EA2.4 | EA3.1 | EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 | EA3.5 | EA3.6 | |
Lab Test 1 |
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Lab Test 2 |
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Assignment |
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All Assessments ICTTEN312 |
2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
0 (Blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed. | |||||||||||||||
1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element |
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
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Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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