TEL 213 - Introduction Telephony Lab

1. Locate specific wires and pairs in PIC cable
   1. Identify tip and ring colors in a PIC cable
   2. Identify the color code for a 25 pair PIC cable
   3. Describe the various types of communication cable
2. Terminate wires in a PIC cable
   1. Terminate wires on punch down blocks
   2. Connect wires to wire wrap blocks
   3. Connect wires to modular jacks
3. Use approved vendor documentation to input data into a CLASS 5 switch
   1. Add stations using required input data.
   2. Add phone number hunt groups using required input data.
   3. Change station options using required input data.
   4. Change station numbers using required input data.
   5. Delete station lines, options and hunt groups.
4. Construct a fiber optic kit simulation model.
   1. Perform high reliability soldering
   2. Observe electro static discharge practices
   3. Explain the principle parts of a fiber optic transmitter and receiver
5. Terminate and splice telephone cables
   1. Complete an inline splice using 3M Skotchloks™ or similar copper cable splice equipment
   2. Describe uses and advantage of copper splices
   3. Complete splices of copper station lines and outside plant cable
   4. Terminate copper cable to 66 and 110 style blocks.
6. Troubleshoot telephone lines
   1. Use VOM, current meters, butt sets and integrated line tests to find faults
   2. Use resistance and capacitance readings to locate faults
   3. Demonstrate common cause of faults in telephone cable
   4. Demonstrate proper use of a toner and probe for identifying wires
7. Evaluate and install an industry typical EKSU
   1. Interpret a business RFP with appropriate documents
   2. Present RFP response to customer in lab environment.
   3. Perform in assigned role (supervisor, tech, sales staff or other as assigned)
   4. Configure system and install according to proposal
8. Demonstrate proper lock out/tag out
   1. Explain the purpose and reason behind lock out/tag out policies
   2. Demonstrate proper safety regarding lock out/tag out
   3. Demonstrate proper use and application of lock out/tag out equipment.
9. Evaluate ‘CRM’ type software
   1. Explain the CRM philosophy
   2. Demonstrate use of CRM software
   3. Produce customer documents for telecom projects