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Prescription: NC500 (NC100)Network Cabling

Aim of Module To enable students to install a basic cabling system for use with telecommunication and computer systems.

Credits 7

Student Learning hours 70

Content Revised new 2000

Prescription Expiry Date Nov 2005


Level and Assessment Schedule
TopicsHighest
Skill Level		Suggested
Assessment
Percentage
1 Cabling Systems C 15
2 Installation Facilities C 10
3 Installation Documentation C 5
4 Systems Hardware C 20
5 Cable Installation A 50
100

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Student Will
C1Describe typical cabling system features.
C2Explain telecommunication pathways requirements.
C3Describe basic installation documentation requirements.
C4Describe the various hardware components of a cabling system.
A5Practice correct cabling installation techniques.

CONTENT

1Cabling Systems
> A description of the structured building cabling systems for telephone and computer LAN networks installed according to New Zealand Standard AS/NZ 3080:1996 will include:
- Star structure
- Distributors
- Backbones
- Telecommunication closets
- Equipment rooms
- Horizontal cabling
- Telecommunications outlets
- Work areas
- The standard system cable lengths
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2Installation Facilities
> An explanation of the telecommunications pathways and spaces for commercial buildings according to Australian Standard AS 3084:1993 will include:
- Intra-building elements
- Horizontal pathways
- Backbone pathways
- Entrance facilities
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3Installation Documentation
> A description of the basic requirements for identification of cabling and pathway system components and recording of installation particulars according to Standard AS/NZ 3085.1 :1995 will include:
- The use of identifiers
- The use of labels
- The requirements for keeping of records
- The use of indoor and outdoor infrastructure diagrams
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4Systems Hardware
> A description of the various types of cabling and hardware used in a systems network will include:
- UTP
- STP
- Coaxial cable
- Optical fibre
- The IBM cabling system or any other current system
- Telecommunications plugs and sockets
- Data plugs and sockets
- Patch-cords
- Patch panels and Baluns
- Terminations
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5Cable Installation
> Practicing correct cable system installation techniques will include factors which affect system integrity such as:
- Stress
- Crush
- Length
- Termination
- Markings and colour codes
> The requirements for minimising electrical interference (noise) including:
- Shielding
- Grounding
- Earthing
- Cable separation
> Correct wiring of system connectors, such as:
- Three-wire telephone cable
- Two-wire telephone cable
- UTP cable
- STP cable and co-axial cable
> Requirements for testing such as:
- Acceptance testing
- Trouble shooting
- Compliance testing
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