Course Title: Set up and configure basic data communication systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: EEET7423C

Course Title: Set up and configure basic data communication systems

Important Information:

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

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.

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Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.

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 9925 4415

Course Contact Email: Munir.Muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher
Kemps Cheng
Ph: +61 3 9925 4691 
Email: kemps.cheng@rmit.edu.au  

Program Manager
Munir Muniruzzaman
Ph:+61399254415
Email: munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email

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

Pre-requisite units: 

• UEECS0003 - Assemble, set up and test computing devices
• UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Course Description

This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to required to set up and configure basic data communication systems. It involves working safely, installing data communications hardware, installing and configuring data communications software, and completing documentation.

This course is delivered and assessed with the following: UEECS0003 - Assemble, set up and test computing devices

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEEDV0011 Set up and configure basic data communication systems
Element:	1. Prepare to set up and configure data communication systems
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied 1.2 Set-up and configuration work are determined from job specifications and in consultation with relevant person/s 1.3 Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite 1.4 Hardware and software required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications 1.5 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications
Element:	2. Set up, configure and maintain data communication equipment
Performance Criteria:	2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed 2.2 Layout of data communications hardware cabling and outlets is determined from job specifications and/or in consultation with relevant person/s 2.3 Hardware is installed in accordance with the data communications system requirements 2.4 Data communications software is installed and configured in accordance with network requirements 2.5 Data communications operations are tested and anomalies identified and corrected 2.6 Reported data communications failures and faults are reviewed and relevant tools and methods are used in accordance with workplace procedures 2.7 Identified causes of reported problems are rectified and the data communications link is tested in accordance with workplace procedures 2.8 Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s 2.9 Set-up configuration and maintenance are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, surrounding environment and/or services using sustainable energy practices
Element:	3. Complete work and document activities
Performance Criteria:	3.1 WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and workplace procedures are followed 3.2 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Data communications configuration and maintenance records are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Service report is completed and forwarded to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

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

Cluster Information:

This course is delivered in a cluster (Data Communication) in conjunction with UEECS0003 (EEET7422C). You must enrol in all two courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all UEECS0003 and UEEDV0011. Please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEECS0003 (EEET7422C) for the learning activities and Engineers Australia Mapping Information.

Teaching Schedule

As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEECS0003 (EEET7422C) for the proposed teaching schedule.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas and may be provided with additional materials in class. A list of relevant reference 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.

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

As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEECS0003 (EEET7422C) for assessment tasks.

Assessment Matrix

As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEECS0003 (EEET7422C) for assessment matrix.

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 Support:

Study Support (Previously named as Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by Study Support 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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support to find more information about Study 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 Program Coordinator / 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:  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration 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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