Course Title: Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C2224 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology

Course Title: Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

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.

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

EEET7363C

City Campus

TAFE

174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Face-to-Face

 Term1 2017,
Term1 2018,
Term2 2018,
Term1 2019

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for entry-level installations and testing for internet protocol (IP) based telecommunications networking, using convergent technologies to deliver services of Next Generation Networks (NGN).

It applies to technicians and cable installers who install and maintain IP-based equipment for customer and service providers for NGN services, including internet protocol TV (IPTV), IP security, digital home networks, IP-based cable access TV (CATV), IP core and access networks, home automation, interactive TV, radio frequency identification (RFID), biometric recognition systems, mesh networks, smart grids and cloud computing.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

NIL



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

ICTTEN207 Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks

Elements:

1. Gather information to prepare for installation of IP device   1.1 Obtain work health and safety (WHS) requirements and environmental requirements for a given work area, and clarify with appropriate personnel   1.2 Identify safety hazards and notify appropriate personnel   1.3 Obtain identified operating instructions, manuals, and hardware and software testing methodologies   1.4 Obtain documentation on a range of IP devices that can be networked according to the open system interconnection (OSI) reference model in networking   1.5 Obtain the range of required IP devices to be connected to the network and identify the IP-based telecommunications application that will be provided

 

2. Prepare for installation of IP device   2.1 Select IP device for installation that can be integrated into existing network   2.2 Obtain appropriate hardware, software, network protocols, peripheral devices and media types and connectors for configuration process   2.3 Draw physical topology of the device connection to network and seek approval from appropriate personnel   2.4 Obtain configuration details to start setting up device

3. Configure and test IP device   3.1 Determine network addressing scheme for mapping network connectivity and verify by calculations   3.2 Assign a valid static IP address to device   3.3 Use network commands to determine and verify the media access control (MAC) address, the IP address and network performance of the device   3.4 Determine security threats and initiate security solutions to prevent security breaches according to enterprise procedures

4. Complete and document network installation   4.1 Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures   4.2 Record and store essential installation information according to enterprise procedures   4.3 Notify appropriate person of task completion according to enterprise procedures

 

5. Test wireless link   5.1 Select types of wireless connections used in telecommunications   5.2 Set up a wireless link to connect two wireless devices, following safe work practices   5.3 Transmit data over the link and verify accuracy of received data

Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements


Overview of Assessment

 Assessment Tasks

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

Assessments 
Assessment 1 Practical Test
Assessment 2 Closed book Test

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

Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

 

Element/Performance Criteria covered

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Assessment 2

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