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.
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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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for telecommunications.
  List safety procedures for operating a service truck.
  Document procedures for eye and skin safety.
  Describe safety considerations for working in inclement weather.
Understanding AC/DC Fundamentals
  Apply safe working practices around alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuits.
  Demonstrate use of electronics tools and equipment.
  Analyze series and parallel DC circuit characteristics.
  Apply mathematics skills using electronics formulas.
  Analyze electrical power.
Integrating Computer Skills
  Explain how software and hybrid hardware/software solutions may provide alternative solutions to problems.
  Explain worldwide numbering systems.
  Draw a basic building wiring plan, using a computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) program.
  Describe Internet and network topologies and technologies.
  Explain the levels of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (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.
  Analyze the function of a telephone.
  Demonstrate the basics of a voice system.
  Define POTS, DID, OPX, tie-lines, and WATS lines.
  Construct local loops.
  Describe the functions of network interconnections.
  Differentiate among dedicated lines, metered, and switched services.
  Compare broadband technologies.
  Explain the purposes of local exchange carriers (LECs).
  Explain the difference between LECs and ROCs.
  Explain network operations centers (NOCs).
  Demonstrate ability to install RJ-11, F-type, and BNC connectors.
Examining Digital Telephones
  Explore digital solutions to telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and cellular services.
  Research historical voice and data solutions.
  Compare bundled and unbundled telephone services.
  Examine quality of service (QoS) for digital telephones.
  Explain the role of power backup for digital IP voice services.
Examining Satellite Communication
  Describe the C and Ku frequency bands.
  Describe the function of a Low Noise Block Downconverter (LNBD).
  Explain the components of common satellite signals.
  Explain the functions of a common satellite receiver.
  Describe the focal point and the focal distance of a dish.
  Explain the function of fixed, diode-switching, and dual-feed feedhorns.
  Describe the installation, calibration and testing of different types of dishes.
  Analyze distribution problems in the input and output feeds.
  Compare different types of antennas for distribution of satellite feeds.
Examining the Future of Communication Technologies
  Research current and emerging technologies in the telecommunications field.
  Research potential careers in telecommunications.
Practicing Good Customer Relations
  Explain how a technician may encounter problems with customers, fellow workers, or allied personnel.
  Describe ways to resolve customer conflicts.
  Explain ways to address customer complaints regarding common problems (e.g., weather, outages).
  Compare in-house and outside service and repair work.
  Demonstrate customer orientation procedures for newly installed equipment.
  Contrast poor cabling and wire-dressing work with high quality wiring and installation.
  Describe ways the technician can perform sales and marketing tasks.
Additional Course Information
  8650_Student Competency Record_Copyright 2025.xlsx
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