Maricopa Community Colleges  TLT105   20012-20012 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  11/28/00
TLT105      20012-20012 L+L 4 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Cable Telecommunications I
Knowledge and skills required to properly complete a cable television installation. Overview of broadband cable systems and traces the signal from a source to a customer premises. Procedures and methods for performing aerial /underground drops and interior/exterior dwelling installations. Instruction related to: safety procedures, proper tool usage, installation techniques, signal level meter and multi meter operation, and basic cable TV troubleshooting. Prerequisites: TLT101 or permission of instructor
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
TLT105   20012-20012 Cable Telecommunications I
1. Describe the field of cable television, its growth potential, and career opportunities. (I,)
2. Explain how attitude and oral communications relate to good customer relations. (II)
3. Explain safety policies and procedures, which include: vehicles, ladders, and utility pole safety. (III)
4. Explain the theory and techniques related to grounding. (II, V, IX)
5. Use tools and meters properly. (IV, IX)
6. Explain proper interior & exterior wiring techniques. (VI)
7. Explain the uses of a variety of cables and associated cable terminals. (IV, V)
8. Explain and perform aerial drop installations. (V, VII, VIII)
9. Explain and perform ground drop installations. (V, VII, VIII)
10. Explain and install cable boxes and customer terminating devices (TV, VCR, surround sound). (VII)
11. Assess and repair cable TV problems. (IX)
12. Explain concepts related to telephony. (X)
13. Explain concepts related to modems and data transmission. (X)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
TLT105   20012-20012 Cable Telecommunications I
    I. Introduction to CATV
        B. History of CATV
        C. Competition
        D. Basic cable operation
        E. Career opportunities
      II. Customer Relations
          C. Communication
          D. Conduct
        III. Safety
            F. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
            G. Vehicle safety
            H. ladders
            I. Personal protective equipment
            J. Utility poles (no practical)
            K. Electrical safety
          IV. Tools and Materials
              A. Identification of tools and materials
              B. Proper use of tools and materials
              C. Types of cables and connectors
              D. Uses of cables
            V. Aerial and underground drops
                A. Aerial drops (pole and mid-span)
                B. Underground drops
                C. Grounding
              VI. Exterior and Interior Wiring
                  A. Interior wiring
                  B. Exterior wiring
                VII. Terminal Devices
                    A. Traps
                    B. Converters
                    A. Television, VCR, surround sound
                  VIII. Pre-wired buildings
                      A. Single family residence
                      B. Multiple dwelling units
                    IX. Troubleshooting and Repair
                        A. Signal parameters
                        B. Identifying common cable problems
                        C. Test equipment (use and care)
                        D. Signal levels and frequencies
                      X. Fundamentals of telephony and data
                          A. Basic telephony theory and installation
                          B. Basic cable modem theory and installation
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