Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/10/02
TLT149 20032-20076	L+L	3 Credit(s)	4 Period(s)
Digital Phone Network Installation
Telephone network installation and maintenance procedures. Emphasis on multi dwelling unit, multiple broadband applications, and commercial telephone networks. Covers component connection, basic electrical, and troubleshooting information. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
TLT149   20032-20076	Digital Phone Network Installation

1.	Identify the primary functions of analog and Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) telephone system components. (I)
2.	Explain the purposes for telephone system installation tools. (II)
3.	Name the components of multiple dwelling unit, Multiple Broadband Applications (MBA), and commercial telephone networks. (III)
4.	Demonstrate wire connection procedures for Voice Port (VP) and Multi-line Voice Port (MVP) units. (IV)
5.	Demonstrate VP installation procedures. (V)
6.	Describe VP, MVP, and Host Digital Terminal (HDT) operation. (VI)
7.	Explain signal and modulation theory concepts. (VII)
8.	Indicate provisioning and timeslot allocation procedures. (VIII)
9.	Demonstrate the installation of an MBA network system. (IX)
10.	Demonstrate commercial digital telephone network installation procedures. (X)
11.	Apply Ohm's laws in the determination of circuit parameters. (XI)
12.	Perform basic digital telephone network troubleshooting procedures. (XII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
TLT149   20032-20076	Digital Phone Network Installation

I. Telephone Network Component Functions A. Analog B. Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) 1. Master Telecommunications Center (MTC) 2. Hubs 3. Nodes 4. Power Passing Tap 5. Multi-reach Cable 6. Network Interface Unit (NIU) II. Telephone Installation Tools A. Telephone Test Set B. Progressive Toner / Probe C. Punch Down Tool D. Modular Adaptor E. Telephone Line Tester F. Strippers / Crimpers / Pliers G. Digital Multi-Meter H. Micro Stealth I. By-Pass Tool J. Comb Generator K. Sub-Band Attenuator III. Network Component Descriptions A. Multiple Dwelling Unit Networks (MDU) B. Multiple Broadband Applications (MBA) C. Commercial IV. Wire Connection Procedures A. Voice Port B. Multi-line Voice Port V. Voice Port Installation A. Residential and Multi-Dwelling Units B. Tap Upgrades C. Preparation VI. Network Component Operation A. Voice Port B. Multi-Voice Port C. Host Digital Terminal VII. Signal and Modulation Theory A. Signal Concepts B. Modulation Techniques VIII. Service Provisioning A. Provisioning Steps 1. Upstream Carrier Path Assignation 2. Headend Modem Assignation 3. Service Line Addition 4. Host Switch Addition B. Timeslot Assignation IX. Multiple Broadband Applications Installation A. Preparation B. Installation C. Verification X. Commercial Network Installation A. Preparation B. Installation C. Verification XI. Electronics Review A. Basic Principles 1. Terminology 2. Direct and Alternating Currents B. Circuits 1. Series 2. Parallel C. Ohm's Laws XII. Trouble Shooting A. Rules B. Procedures

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