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TEL 129 – Copper-Based Network Cabling Systems

Course Description:

Introduces tools and construction techniques, industry standards, and troubleshooting and repair procedures for copper-based systems.  Topics include: twisted pair cabling systems, installation techniques, coax cabling systems, and codes and standards.

 

Competency Areas:

Hours

 

 

 

 

2 and 4 Twisted Pair Cabling Systems

Class

4

Installation Tools and Techniques

D. Lab

1

Safety

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Coaxial Cable

Credit

4

Testing and Troubleshooting

 

 

Codes and National Standards

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:   CIS 258

Corequisite:

 

 
Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

2 AND 4 TWISTED PAIR CABLING SYSTEMS

27

6

0

Identification

Identify characteristics and applications of twisted pair cables.

 

 

 

Patch cords, plugs and outlets

Identify the three types of configurations for terminating twisted pair cables on patch cords, plugs and outlets

 

 

 

Termination blocks and patch panels

Identify configurations and applications of 66-type and 110-type terminal blocks, and modular patch panels.

 

 

 

Application

Terminate 2 and 4 twisted pair cable to plugs, termination blocks and patch panels

 

 

 

INSTALLATION TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

4

0

0

Cable splicing tools

Identify the tools and their use in the cable splicing tool kit.

 

 

 

Installation techniques

Identify the proper installation techniques for copper based cable systems.

 

 

 

SAFETY

1

0

0

Personnel protective equipment

Identify the proper personnel protective equipment and its use on the work site.

 

 

 

Tools and equipment

Identify the safety procedures that should be followed when working with tools and equipment on cable systems.

 

 

 

COAXIAL CABLE

2

1

0

Identification

Identify the characteristics and applications of coaxial cable and connectors

 

 

 

Application

Terminate coaxial with BNC and F-type connectors.

 

 

 

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

2

3

0

Identification

Identify the test equipment used in copper based cable systems.

 

 

 

Pair-to-pin configuration

Troubleshoot pair-to-pin configuration in twisted pair copper cable.

 

 

 

Application

Test and troubleshoot cables and components.

 

 

 

CODES AND NATIONAL STANDARDS

4

0

0

National Electric Code

Identify the National Electric Code limited energy articles.

 

 

 

568-A

Identify and explain the 568-A standard for cable installations

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books:  

 

C-TECH Associates. (2000) Introduction to Network Cabling –Copper-Based Systems. Sparta, NJ