Voice Data Video Crosswalk

Approved VDV CROSSWALK December 3, 2008
VOICE DATA VIDEO CURRICULUM DETAILS

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COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
LEC LAB
Page #
On Outline
Safety, First Aid/CPR

1.
First Aid/CPR
2.
OSHA 10
3.
Key Factors involved with safe work practices
4.
Proper Use and Care of Ladders
5.
Reality of Electrical Shock
6.
Caution Overhead Work in Progress
7.
Hoisting Loads Properly
8.
Hazards Created by Poor Housekeeping on the Job
9.
Maintain Safe Work Area and Tools
10.
Respect and Obey Job Safety Rules
11.
Substance Abuse
12.
Business Practices and Ethics
DC Theory
1.
Electricity
2.
Ohm's Law
3.
Voltage, Resistance, Current, and Power
4.
Series Circuits
5.
Parallel Circuits
6.
Combination Circuits
7.
Voltage Dividers
8.
Voltage Drop
9.
Kirchhoff's Laws
AC Theory
pg 1

4.
1.
Sine Waves
2.
Resistive Circuits
3.
Inductance
4.
Inductive Reactance
5.
Capacitance
6.
Capacitive Reactance
7.
Impedance
8.
Resonance
9.
Series Circuits
10.
Parallel Circuits
11.
Combination Circuits
12.
Filters
13.
Power Factor
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
LEC LAB
Page #
On Outline
Codes, Standards, Installation Practices

1.
Purpose and Intent of Electrical Codes
2.
Scope of NFPA/NEC and Local Codes
3.
Introduction to the National Electrical Code
4.
Mandatory Rules
5.
Neat and Workmanlike
6.
Wet, Damp, and Dry Locations
7.
Permissible Loads on Various Circuits
8.
Allowable Raceway and Cable Tray Fills
9.
Hazardous Locations by Class
10.
Wire Properties
pg 2

5.
6.
11.
Conductor Insulation
12.
The National Code Process
13.
Wiring Devices
14.
Wiring Methods
15.
Remote Control, Signaling, & Power-Limited Circuits
16.
Optical Fiber Cables
17.
Communications Circuits
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
LEC LAB
Page #
On Outline
Blueprints
1.
Drawing Fundamentals
2.
How to make proper sketches
3.
Architectural Views
4.
Blueprint Scales
5.
Electrical and mechanical symbols
6.
Job costs and takeoffs
7.
Specifications
8.
Bid Drawings
9.
Schematics, Line Drawings, Ladder Diagrams
10.
Approved for Construction
11.
As-Built
Conductors Wire and Cable

1.
Types of Conductors, Wire, and Cable

1.
Copper and Fiber
2.
Hybrid
3.
Coaxial
pg 3

4.
Shielded and Unshielded
5.
High Pair Count
6.
Splice Closures
2.
Effect of Heat
3.
Sizing
1.
7.
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
LEC LAB
Page #
On Outline
American Wire Gauge Chart
4.
Fire Rating
5.
Effects of Soil Conditions on Underground Cable
6.
Installation Methods
7.
Termination Techniques
8.
Cable Supporting Structures
9.
Backbone Cable Pathways
10.
Horizontal Cable Pathways
11.
Fire Stopping
Audio Visual Systems

1.
Design and Planning
2.
Rough-in
3.
Telecommunications Concepts
4.
Networking Technologies
5.
Audio Fundamentals
6.
Video Fundamentals
7.
Sound Reproduction Devices
8.
Video Display Technologies
9.
Home Theater Systems
pg 4

8.
9.
10.
Distributed Audio and Video
11.
Controllers and Interfaces
12.
Cabling Standards
13.
Trim-out and Testing
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
LEC LAB
Page #
On Outline
Closed Circuit Television

1.
Video Security Technology
2.
Lenses, Optics, and Lighting Characteristics
3.
Signal Transmission
4.
Monitors and Digital Displays
5.
Analog and Digital Recorders
6.
Switchers, Quads, and Multiplexers
7.
Cameras, Housings and Accessories
8.
Pan/Tilt Mechanisms
9.
Power Sources
Fiber Optics
1.
Fiber Optics Overview
2.
Fiber Optical Cables
3.
Minimum Bend Radius
4.
Pulling Techniques
5.
Fiber Optic Connections
6.
Installation Practices
7.
Standards Overview
8.
Optical Transmitters and Receivers
9.
Link Loss Budget
pg 5

10.
11.
12.
10.
Work Area Outlets and Cable Management
11.
Outside Plant and Entrance Facility Installations
12.
Testing and Certification
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
LEC LAB
Page #
On Outline
Grounding & Bonding

1.
Grounding and Bonding Fundamentals
2.
NEC System Grounding
3.
Bonding Enclosures and Equipment
Network Systems
1.
Network Definitions
2.
Ethernet Basics
3.
The OSI Model
4.
The Networked PC
5.
The Need for Security, Viruses, and Malware
6.
Peer-to-Peer Vs. Client/Server
7.
Network Operating Systems
8.
Network Interface Cards and LAN Devices
9.
Switches, Routers, and Network Attached Storage
10.
TCP/IP
11.
Legacy Protocols
12.
Dial-Up
13.
Broadband Access
14.
Wide Area Networks
15.
Wireless LANs
MATV/CATV/SATV
pg 6

13.
1.
Distributed Television Fundamentals
2.
Design and Layout
3.
Calculating Signal Loss
4.
Balancing the System
7.
Testing
COURSE TITLE
LEC LAB
Page #
On Outline
Master Clock Systems

1.
Master Clock System Fundamentals
2.
Master Clock Functions
3.
System Devices
4.
Correction Types
1.
14.
COURSE #
Synchronous
a.
Hard Wired
b.
Electronic
2.
Hourly
3.
12 Hour
5.
Design and Layout
6.
Testing
Nurse Call Systems

1.
Nurse Call Fundamentals
2.
Nurse Call System Components
3.
Ancillary Systems
4.
System Design and Planning
5.
Installation, Testing, and Troubleshooting
6.
Future Expansion Considerations
pg 7

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17.
18.
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
LEC LAB
Page #
On Outline
Paging and Alert Systems

1.
Introduction to Distributed Sound/Paging Systems
2.
Constant Voltage and Self-Amplified Systems
3.
Mixers, Amplifiers, and Interface Devices
4.
Telephone Interface Devices, Zoned Paging and VoIP Systems
5.
Speakers, Horns and Installation Techniques
6.
Design and Layout
7.
Sound Masking Systems
Power Quality
1.
Understanding Power Distribution
2.
Power Quality Terminology, Concepts, and Costs
3.
Types of Power Problems
4.
Harmonics
RF Communications
1.
Signal Characteristics and Signal Power
2.
Logarithmic Power Ratios
3.
Power/Frequency Applications
4.
Filters
5.
Waveforms and Harmonics
6.
Radio Propagation
7.
Transmission
8.
Antennas
Security and Access Control Systems

1.
Terms and Definitions
pg 8

19.
2.
Introduction To Security systems
3.
Magnetic Contacts
4.
Motion Sensors
5.
Glass-break Sensors
6.
Control Panels, Keypads and Modules
7.
System Design and Layout
8.
Building Access Control
9.
Cards, Codes, and Biometrics
10.
Doors, Gates, Turnstiles, and Electric Locks
11.
Sensor Technology
12.
Computers and Communications
13.
System Design
14.
Various Types of Areas and Methods to Protect Them
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
LEC LAB
Page #
On Outline
Semiconductors
1.
Semiconductor Technology
2.
Diodes
3.
Rectifiers
4.
Power Supplies
5.
Transistors
6.
Amplifiers
7.
Oscillators
8.
Timers
9.
SCRs, DIACs, TRIACs
10.
Photoconductive Cells
pg 9

20.
21.
11.
Photo resistors
12.
Optoelectronics
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
LEC LAB
Page #
On Outline
Sound Reinforcement Systems

1.
Sound Fundamentals and Characteristics
2.
Measurements
3.
Block Diagrams
4.
Specifications
5.
Microphones
6.
Preamplifiers, Amplifiers, Mixers, and Mixing Consoles
7.
Loudspeakers
8.
Signal Processing
9.
Cabling
10.
Test Equipment
Structured Cabling
1.
Safety Codes
2.
EIA/TIA Standards
3.
System Performance
4.
Unshielded and Shielded Twisted Pair Cables
5.
Minimum Bend Radius
6.
Pulling Techniques
7.
Connecting Hardware
8.
Pathways and Spaces
9.
Work Area Outlets and Cable Management
10.
Telecommunications Cabling Administration
pg 10

1.
22.
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
LEC LAB
Page #
On Outline
Proper Labeling Techniques
11.
Grounding and Bonding
12.
Outside Plant and Entrance Facility Installations
13.
Test and Certification
Telephony
1.
Definitions
2.
Telephone Systems and Telephone Circuitry Overview
3.
Analog Vs. Digital Signals
4.
Electronic Key Systems
5.
PBX Telephone Systems
7.
Components
8.
Installation Requirements
9.
Troubleshooting
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Approved VDV CROSSWALK December 3, 2008

VOICE DATA VIDEO CURRICULUM DETAILS

Safety, First Aid/CPR

Key Factors involved with safe work practices

Proper Use and Care of Ladders

Reality of Electrical Shock

Caution Overhead Work in Progress

Hoisting Loads Properly

Hazards Created by Poor Housekeeping on the Job

Maintain Safe Work Area and Tools

Respect and Obey Job Safety Rules

Business Practices and Ethics

Voltage, Resistance, Current, and Power

Approved VDV CROSSWALK December 3, 2008

Codes, Standards, Installation Practices

Purpose and Intent of Electrical Codes

Scope of NFPA/NEC and Local Codes

Introduction to the National Electrical Code

Neat and Workmanlike

Wet, Damp, and Dry Locations

Permissible Loads on Various Circuits

Allowable Raceway and Cable Tray Fills

Hazardous Locations by Class

Approved VDV CROSSWALK December 3, 2008

The National Code Process

Remote Control, Signaling, & Power-Limited Circuits

Optical Fiber Cables

How to make proper sketches

Electrical and mechanical symbols

Job costs and takeoffs

Schematics, Line Drawings, Ladder Diagrams

Approved for Construction

Conductors Wire and Cable

Types of Conductors, Wire, and Cable

Copper and Fiber

Approved VDV CROSSWALK December 3, 2008

Shielded and Unshielded

High Pair Count

American Wire Gauge Chart

Effects of Soil Conditions on Underground Cable

Cable Supporting Structures

Backbone Cable Pathways

Horizontal Cable Pathways

Audio Visual Systems

Design and Planning

Sound Reproduction Devices

Video Display Technologies

Home Theater Systems

Approved VDV CROSSWALK December 3, 2008

Distributed Audio and Video

Controllers and Interfaces

Trim-out and Testing

Closed Circuit Television

Video Security Technology

Lenses, Optics, and Lighting Characteristics

Monitors and Digital Displays

Analog and Digital Recorders

Switchers, Quads, and Multiplexers

Cameras, Housings and Accessories