Course Title: Install telecommunications network equipment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: EEET7417C

Course Title: Install telecommunications network equipment

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

 

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6178 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Course Contact: Noor Sateh

Course Contact Phone: +61399254013

Course Contact Email: noor.sateh@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Mohammad Hassan

Phone: +61 3 9925 4700
Email:mohammad.hassan@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	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
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
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
Week 4	Lecture:  Basic Device Configuration    Plan & 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
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
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
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
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	Project 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
Week 10	Lecture:    Routing Concepts     IP Routing Table     Static and Dynamic Routing     Connections to ISP    Last day to submit Project 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
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
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
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
Week 14	Lecture :  Troubleshoot IPv4 Static and Default Route Configuration     Test & Verify connectivity  Project 2 briefing	ICTTEN312_4.2 Test to verify system performance according to customer requirements ICTTEN312_5.5 Notify customer and obtain sign-off	Project 2
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
Week 16	Revision and Project 2
Week 17	Re-submission of Project 2 and assignment
Week 18	Re-submission of Project 2 and assignment

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

The assessment is conducted in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the course, following the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. 
Assessment methods may encompass a variety of approaches, including written and oral activities, as well as the demonstration of practical skills aligned with 
relevant industry standards. Participants should be aware that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher or assessor. 
Feedback will be consistently provided throughout the course.To successfully complete this course, you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment 
task within this unit. Full assessment details will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

 

Assignment 1: Project 1

Assessment 2: Project 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 re-submission 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

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

Project 1

x

x

x

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x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Project 2

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Assignment

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

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x

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x

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Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

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

Project 1

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Project 2

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

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Assignment

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

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. 

 

Information about your studies: 

You can access My Course through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment: 

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time): 

 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment 

 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/special-consideration-extensions/special-consideration

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:  

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

 

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. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-creditt

 

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).

 

 All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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