Course Title: Install and test an internet protocol device in convergence networks
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: COSC6061C
Course Title: Install and test an internet protocol device in convergence networks
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4298 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks Technology
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Eddie Vanda
Telephone: +613 9925 4456
Email: eddie.vanda@rmit.edu.au
Kenneth Falzon
Telephone: +613 9925 4716
Email: kenneth.falzon@rmit.edu.au
Noor Sateh
Telephone:+613 99254013
Email:noor.sateh@rmit.edu.au
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and test internet protocol (IP) based telecommunications networking using convergent technologies.
NGN services include 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.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTTEN2105A Install and test an internet protocol device in convergence networks |
Element: |
1.Gather information to prepare the installation of an IP device |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1.Obtain and clarify occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and environmental requirements for a given work area with appropriate person |
Element: |
2.Prepare for the installation of an IP device |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1.Select an IP device for installation that can be integrated into the existing network |
Element: |
3.Configure and test the IP device |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1.Determine network addressing scheme for mapping network connectivity and verify by calculations |
Element: |
4.Complete and document network installation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1.Restore work site to safe condition according to established safety procedures |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students will participate in a variety of teaching methods including: lectures,practicals, group/individual work on practicals, audio-visual presentations.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1: Introduction and Overview of Course
Week 2: Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Technology
Week 3: Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Technology
Week 4: OSI 7 Layer Model For Network Communication
Week 5: OSI 7 Layer Model For Network Communication
Week 6: ADSL Modems and IPDSLAM
Week 7: Lab1 : Start Lab journal
Week 8: Review of networking Concepts
Week 9: Review of Networking Concepts
Week 10: PC Checklist
Week 11: Installing a Wired ADSL Modem: Lab 2
Week 12: Installing a Wired ADSL Modem : Lab3
Week 13: Mail Server Settings
Week 14: Windows Vista TCP/IP settings
Week 15: Practical Test
Lab journal submission
Week 16: Revision of all lectures
Week 17-18: Closed book test
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
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Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.
To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks section of Course Guide Part B.
Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete the following three assessment tasks:
1. Lab journal starting week 7 due by week 15
2. Practical Test - Week 15
3. Closed book Test - Week 17-18
All assessment tasks need to be successfully completed to demonstrate competence.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not yet Competent
DNS Did not Submit
Assessment Matrix
Assignment Task |
Element |
Lab Journal | Elements 1, 2, 3, and 4 |
Practical test | Elements 1, 2, 3, and 4 |
Closed book test | Elements 1, 2, 3, and 4 |
Other Information
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students.
Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students are:
- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
Disability Liaison Unit:
Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete their studies.
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
Late submission:
Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. The student will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
Students seeking an extension of 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.
Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm 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: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
Student Directed Hours
* In this course, minimum student directed hours are 7.5 in addition to 42.5 scheduled teaching hours.
* Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, writting lab journal and individual student-teacher course-related consultation
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