Title: Telecommunications I (10006-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Practicing Safety
  Demonstrate special safety procedures required for outside equipment.
  Demonstrate compliance with OSHA requirements for telecommunications (Standard 1910.268).
  List safety procedures for operating a service truck.
  Document procedures for eye and skin safety.
  Describe electrostatic discharge.
Understanding AC/DC Fundamentals
  Apply safe working practices around AC and DC circuits.
  Demonstrate proper use of electronics tools and equipment.
  Analyze series and parallel DC circuit characteristics
  Examine different types of circuit control devices.
  Examine the use of capacitors and inductors in DC circuits.
  Analyze alternating voltage and current.
  Examine the use of capacitors and inductors in AC circuits.
  Analyze electrical power.
  Assemble circuits on printed circuit boards.
  Analyze semiconductor properties, devices, and integrated circuits.
  Analyze amplifier circuits used in various electronics products.
  Examine basic logic gates, logic truth tables, and digital signals.
  Analyze the function of a basic telephone set.
Integrating Computer Skills
  Explain how software and hybrid hardware/software solutions may provide alternative solutions to problems.
  Explain worldwide numbering systems.
  Explain computer telephony integration.
  Demonstrate proficiency with standard office software.
  Draw a basic building wiring plan, using a CADD program.
  Describe Internet and network topologies and technologies.
  Explain the different levels of the OSI and TCP/IP models.
  Demonstrate skills in file system navigation, accessing manuals, and editing files in various operating systems.
  Research computer and Internet security problems.
Exploring Analog Telephony and Transmission Service Providers
  Outline the history of the telephone.
  Demonstrate the basics of a wired voice system.
  Define POTS, DID, OPX, tie-lines, and WATS lines.
  Explain the function of a PBX.
  Construct local loops of phone companies.
  Describe the functions of the central exchange.
  Differentiate among dedicated lines, metered, and switched services.
  Compare broadband DSL and ISDN.
  Explain the purposes of local exchange carriers (LECs).
  Explore the history of telephone companies.
  Explain the difference between LECs and ROCs (regional operating companies).
  Define independent telephone company.
  Explain network operations centers (NOCs).
  Define the terms In-band and Common Channel Signaling (CCS) and Signaling System 7 (SS7).
  Describe a network control point (NCP).
  Explain the importance of digital subscriber lines.
  Explore digital solutions to telephony (VoIP and cellular services).
Applying Mathematics
  Apply mathematics skills using electronics formulas.
  Demonstrate proficiency with the use of scientific calculators.
  Describe and use the electrical color code.
  Produce a repair estimate.
  Explain costs of doing business in a repair or installation firm or department, using a profit and loss statement.
Additional Course Information (for instructors only; do not publish for students).
  Student Competency Records
  8650 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8650 Credentials-Sequences-Clusters.pdf
  8650 Acknowledgments and Copyright Information.pdf