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Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications | Unnamed: 1 | Unnamed: 2 | Unnamed: 3 | Unnamed: 4 | Unnamed: 5
Pathway:  Telecommunications
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
ARPE01.01 | Telecommunications | #5: Principles of Telecommunications Systems | Demonstrate the use of industry-specific terminology, tools and test equipment related to telecommunications. | Define terms utilized in direct, alternating current and digital technology. | Identify terms as utilized in telecommunications.
 |  |  |  |  | Construct AC and DC circuits.
 |  |  |  |  | Use AC and DC terminology.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply logical and systematic approach to troubleshooting network devices.
 |  |  |  | Demonstrate use and care of hand and power tools. | Identify hand and power tools.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain use and care of hand and power tools.
 |  |  |  |  | Practice industry-established procedures for use of hand and power tools.
 |  |  |  | Demonstrate use and care of test equipment. | Examine varieties of test equipment for specific uses.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply use and care principles to testing equipment.
 |  |  |  |  | Select specific test equipment.
 |  |  |  |  | Use test equipment.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
ARPE01.02 | Telecommunications | #6: Advanced Analog and Digital Logic and Circuits | Describe the characteristics of analog and digital technologies applications for telecommunications. | Analyze analog circuit and digital logic devices. | Apply logical and systematic approach to troubleshooting analog and digital devices.
 |  |  |  |  | Construct analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog devices.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate understanding of frequency and spectrum measurements.
 |  |  |  | Demonstrate analog circuit test procedures. | Demonstrate how to set-up and operate test equipment for analog circuit tests.
 |  |  |  |  | Use analog circuit test procedures.
 |  |  |  | Demonstrate digital signal technology. | Identify digital signal technology.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze varieties of digital signal technology.
ARPE01.03 | Telecommunications | #5: Principles of Telecommunications Systems | Demonstrate installation techniques and processes utilizing telecommunication tools and materials. | Demonstrate knowledge of soldering for fasteners and terminals. | Identify types of soldering for fasteners and terminals.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate use of fasteners and terminals.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate wire-wrapping techniques.
 |  |  |  | Explain installation strengths and weaknesses including fiber, coaxial, wireless, copper and other mediums. | Identify installation strengths and weaknesses utilizing a physical layout.
 |  |  |  |  | Define methods for tagging wires and cables of various types.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain testing procedures and terminate as necessary.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
ARPE01.04 | Telecommunications | #7: Telecommunications Schematics and Layout | Analyze schematics, diagrams and blueprints using appropriate terms, vocabulary and industry-specific codes and regulations. | Interpret industry-specific codes and regulations. | Analyze codes and regulations.
 |  |  |  |  | Interpret codes and regulations.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify occupationally specific required licenses.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate familiarity with coding and certifying agencies.
 |  |  |  | Analyze basic network architecture. | Exhibit knowledge of characteristics of network components.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze frame types and formats for networks.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze protocols for basic network architecture.
 |  |  |  |  | Exhibit knowledge of packet-switching techniques.
 |  |  |  | Interpret schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and network topology maps. | Identify and use common notations and symbols.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain the meanings of symbols, color codes, acronyms, references and maps.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain use of schematics, diagrams, and blueprints to construct/assemble equipment.
 |  |  |  |  | Interpret point to point network topologies.
 |  |  |  | Demonstrate generating technical documentation. | Prepare customer documents used for removal, repair and reinstallation of telecommunications system or components.
 |  |  |  |  | Maintain service documentation library/internal file.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate the ability to document engineering changes.
 |  |  |  |  | Perform complete documentation of maintenance and repair actions.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
[NAME] | Telecommunications | #5: Principles of Telecommunications Systems | Apply decision-making and problem-solving techniques to repair and replacement procedures for telecommunications industry. | Demonstrate knowledge of procedures for network equipment repair. | Identify procedures needed for network equipment repair.
 |  |  |  |  | Select industry-specific procedure for equipment repair.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate procedures for equipment repair.
 |  |  |  | Analyze replacement procedures considering standard maintenance processes. | Identify replacement procedures considering standard maintenance processes.
 |  |  |  |  | Interpret standard replacement procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Interpret standard industry-specific procedures for maintenance processes.
ARPE01.06 | Telecommunications | #5: Principles of Telecommunications Systems | Apply knowledge of telecommunications to provide service and solve problems for customers. | Examine information related to customer needs and solve customer problems. | Identify information related to customer needs.
 |  |  |  |  | Define the problem-solving method to be utilized.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify the obstacles to solving a problem and meeting the customer’s needs.
 |  |  |  |  | Assess each alternative to determine potential solution.
 |  |  |  |  | Select service or problem solving plan related to customer needs.
 |  |  |  | Demonstrate expected customer service to meet the intent of state and national guidelines for consumer rights. | Identify state and national guidelines for consumer rights of customers.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply procedures to provide for consumer rights of customers.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Accurately explain data related to problems, time for repairs, and extent of the service required to solve problems. | Explain technical information in terms that the customer understands.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply communication skills with customers involving written, oral, listening and body language.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain information in a timely and accurate manner.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain the product and/or services that best meet the needs of the customer.
ARPE01.07 | Telecommunications | #8: Network Applications and Installation | Apply knowledge of telecommunications security. | Demonstrate basic understanding of demands of network security. | Comprehend the need for security.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate understanding of recognized security policies and procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply knowledge of the risks to data security.
 |  |  |  | Analyze security risks and how to overcome the problems identified. | Apply knowledge of the risks to telecommunications to identify potential areas of concern.
 |  |  |  |  | Investigate a potential problem and provide alternatives to provide greater security for the telecommunications situation.
ARPE01.08 | Telecommunications | #8: Network Applications and Installation | Apply knowledge of network applications. | Apply knowledge of transmission lines and network connectivity. | Exhibit knowledge of the principles and operation of wire and wireless systems.
 |  |  |  |  | Comprehend the procedures and techniques used with wire and wireless technology.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply principles of operations wire and wireless systems.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Analyze specific specifications for a facility. | Identify the structure and systems requirements.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop specifications required for a system.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze installation requirements to identify conflicts.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify specifications and installations requirements.
 |  |  |  | Comprehend the standards for communication networks. | Exhibit knowledge of high-speed networks and open system interconnection standards.
 |  |  |  |  | Exhibit knowledge of protocols.
 |  |  |  | Comprehend the Local Area Network (LAN) and the Wide Area Network (WAN) systems. | Exhibit knowledge of how Local Area Networks are installed and perform.
 |  |  |  |  | Exhibit knowledge of how vice, data, and video interface in Wide Area Networks.
 |  |  |  | Demonstrate installation of a network system. | Identify the components required for network installation.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop an installation plan.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply knowledge of operating systems and telecommunication hardware and software to install a system.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply installation verification processes to ensure network is functioning and operating.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Apply knowledge of troubleshooting for problems. | Exhibit knowledge of potential problem areas and alternative solutions.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe diagnostic tools for use in maintenance and identification of system problems.
 |  |  |  |  | Implement a plan to resolve problem area, identifying the problem, potential solutions, and documentation of resolution.