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State Board Approval Date: |
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Implementation Date: |
Fall 2002 |
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Last Updated: |
02/06/06 |
Telecommunications Technology,
Diploma
Fall 2002
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SPECIFIC
PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard Number: TE02-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the
Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program.
Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma
program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and
national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable.
The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program
admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the
Telecommunications Technology, Diploma profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly
stated Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced
placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Telecommunications
Technology, Diploma program are:
a.
Attainment of 16 years of age
b.
achievement of minimum regular admission
scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document
Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and
c.
completion
of application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the
Telecommunications Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the
following requirements:
a.
regular admission and good standing at a
regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
b.
proper
completion of application and related procedures.
Standard Number: FORMTEXT TE02-02-04 (Provisional Admission
Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are
implemented for the Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program.
Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who
do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take
developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated
in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly
stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional admission to the Telecommunications Technology,
Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements
but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements
for provisional admission to the Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program
are:
a.
Attainment of 16 years of age:
b.
achievement of minimum provisional
admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE
document Minimum Program Entrance Scores;
or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the
basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and
c.
completion
of application and related procedures.
All Telecommunications Technology,
Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular
admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose
English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program
admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses
approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard Number: FORMTEXT TE02-03-02 (Program Numbering
System)
A Major Code of TE02 and a CIP Code
of 47.0103 are applied to the Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program.
Assignment of a statewide Major Code TE02 and CIP Code
47.0103 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic
consistency is developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the
assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards
of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is
assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given
Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have
the same Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple
specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.
Standard Number: TE02-03-03 (Program
Consistency and Sequence)
The Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program utilizes
essential course components consistent with statewide program
requirements. Specific course
alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two
course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code TE02 and are
consistent statewide. Each specific
course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course
identification code.
The Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program is
assigned a Major Code of TE02, and utilizes
essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not
limited to:
Telecommunications Technology, Diploma
The Telecommunications Technology program
is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the telecommunications
technology field. Program graduates are
to be competent in the general areas of communications, mathematics, and
interpersonal relations. In addition,
graduates are to be competent in the specific areas of installing,
troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and replacing telecommunications
systems and associated equipment.
Program graduates receive a Telecommunications Technology diploma
Course Code
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General Core Courses |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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English [P] * |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Algebraic Concepts [P] ** |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development [P] Provisional admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Course Code |
Occupational Courses |
Class |
D. Lab |
P. Lab/ |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Digital Electronics I [P] IFC 103 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Direct Current I [P] MAT 101 or MAT 103 or higher |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Alternating Current I [P] IFC 101 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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[P] IFC 102 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Introduction to Microcomputers [P]
Provisional admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Fundamental Telephony Skills [P] Provisional admission |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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Cable Installation [P] Provisional admission |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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Telephone System Installation [P] TEL 106, TEL 107 or ELC 120 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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Troubleshooting and Repair [P] TEL 102, TEL 108 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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Computer Installation and Repair [P] ELC 107 or TEL 106 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Telecommunications Technician
Internship [P] Must be in last quarter, TEL
106, TEL 107, TEL 108, TEL 109 |
0 |
0 |
40 |
40 |
13 |
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OR |
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System Installation and Testing [P] SCT 100 |
(4) |
(0) |
(6) |
(10) |
(6) |
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Fiber Optics Transmission System [P] ELC 107 or TEL 106 |
(4) |
(0) |
(6) |
(10) |
(6) |
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Networking Concepts [P] SCT 100 |
(5) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
(5) |
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* |
[P] ENG
097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission
score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with
approved DTAE admission score levels. |
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** |
[P] MAT 098, or entrance arithmetic and algebra scores in
accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels. |
Program Final Exit Point
Telecommunications
Technology, Diploma
76 minimum quarter-hour credits are required for graduation
The Telecommunications
Technology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation
requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).
General Information
Telecommunications Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model
The standard curriculum for Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program
is set up on the quarter system. A
suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of
specialization. Technical colleges may
implement the Telecommunications
Technology, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a
locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or
corequisites.
Course Code
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Course Names |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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MAT 103 |
Algebraic Concepts |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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IFC 101 |
Direct Current I |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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IFC 102 |
Alternating Current I |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
Total
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16 |
4 |
0 |
20 |
18 |
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Course Code
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Course Names |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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ELC 118 |
Digital Electronics I |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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IFC 103 |
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3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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TEL 107 |
Cable Installation |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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TEL 106 |
Fundamental Telephony Skills |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
Total
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14 |
4 |
12 |
30 |
20 |
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Course Code
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Course Names |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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EMP 100 |
Interpersonal Relations and Professional
Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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TEL 108 |
Telephone System Installation |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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TEL 122 |
Computer Installation and Repair |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
Total
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12 |
10 |
6 |
28 |
19 |
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Fourth
Quarter
Course Code
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Course Names |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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TEL 109 |
Troubleshooting and Repair |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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TEL 222 |
Telecommunications Technicians
Internship |
0 |
0 |
40 |
40 |
13 |
Total
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4 |
0 |
46 |
50 |
19 |
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Truck Stock
60/40 solder (resin core or
coreless)
Amps, female
Amps, male
Bolts, molly
Bolts, toggle
Box ground wire
Brackets, 89B
Bridge clips
Cable, 25 pr.
Connecting blocks, B4-25
Connecting blocks, flush
Connecting blocks, MI-50
Connecting blocks, non-flush
Connecting blocks, wall
Covers, 25 pr.
Extension cord, 25 ft.
Fish tape 100 ft.+
Ground clamps
Jumper wire, roll
(1 pr.)
Jumper wire, roll
(2 pr.)
Jumper wire, roll
(2 pr.)
Ladders
Rings, 4 in. `D'
Rolls of vinyl tape
Sheet rock screws, 1 in.
Sheet rock screws, 2 in.
Tie wraps
Technician's Tools
Cable cutters
Channel locks
Crimp tool
Diagonal cutters
Flash light
Hack saw
Hammer
Key-hole saw
Long nose pliers
Pocket knife
Punch tool
Screw bag
Screw drivers
Soldering iron
Staple gun,
T-25
Staple gun,
T-75
Tape measurer
Test cord
Test set
Tone generator
Tool box
Tool pouch and belt
Surge protector
Load coils
Magic dialers
Microcomputers
Modems
Multi-line telephone components
Multiplex equipment, analog
Multiplex equipment, digital
PABXs
Paging
PBXs
Power units
Ring down equipment
Ringers
Speaker telephones
Station battery
Station protectors
Switches
Tapes
Telephone sets and components
Terminal blocks
Toll restrictor
Transfer switches
Video conference circuits
Weatherproof boxes
Wire (types predominantly used)
Updated:
09/24/04
Updated:
02/06/06; Posted: 03/09/06