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Competency 18 COURSE OUTLINE

Module title and code: Start date: Dec– 02 - 2020 Duration: 45 hrs.

Wireless Communication End date: Dec – 11 -2020

Equipment Repair

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Teachers: Geoffrey Alleyne Contact information: galleyne@lbpearson.ca

Description of Competency
This course, “Wireless Communication Equipment Repair,” is designed for students with little or no
experience in troubleshooting various wireless deployments such as conventional radio systems,
trunked radio systems, microwave systems, and mobile telephone systems. Topics covered
include: Gathering information regarding the problem, performing checks, diagnosing, repairs,
checking the repairs, and writing a report. Students will be exposed to actual repairs during which
they will be tasked with following appropriate technical documentation, flow charts, configuration
software, and using tools and test equipment to affect the repair

Online-Learning Framework
This competency consists of 12 hours online, broken down in 6 hours’ sessions, with your
teacher and classmates using the Google Suite Platform and 18 hours hands-on in the Centre,
broken down in 1.5 hours’ sessions. Each online session will consist of 2 hours of
lecture/presentation time of a specific learning objective, 2 hours on quizzes, etc., and 2 hours
to allow students to complete and submit assignments. Your teacher will provide feedback on
assignments. Students must attend all real-time hours and submit all assignments in order to
be eligible for the review and final exam.

NOTE 1: The number of hours scheduled at the Centre for the Hands-On, Review, Final Exam
and Remediation are subject to change.

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 Communication with Students

Teacher will post materials (quizzes, assignments and slides) and videos on Google ONLINE
Online Student Code of Conduct
The Centre’s Code of Conduct remains in place for Online Learning.

If you are using live stream, chat or audio:

Be aware of your surroundings to ensure an appropriate setting
Students should be dressed appropriately
Be mindful of the way you speak; refer to the Student Code of Conduct.
Students will follow same guidelines as a regular Classroom;
○ Speak in turn
○ Respect everyone’s opinion
○ Follow the teacher’s instruction

NOTE: Students are accountable to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct during Online
Classes. Inappropriate behavior, language or gestures can result in dismissal

Attendance and Schedule

Students are expected to attend online classes regularly and on time.
The regular school schedule has been adapted to provide more flexibility to students, families
and staff. Our goal with these changes is to increase student engagement and reduce screen
time.

Statement of the competency: Elements:

Wireless Communication 1. Gather information regarding the problem

2. Perform checks
Equipment Repair 3. Make a diagnosis
4. Make repairs
5. Check the effectiveness of the repair
6. Write an installation report
7. Repair wireless equipment_1

Methods of Evaluation:

1. Evaluation in support of learning A. Quizzes

B. Hands-on

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 C. Direct observation

D. Practical demonstration

E. Lab reports

F. Assignments

G. Participation

Dates of exam: Dec 09 and 10 Duration: 2h

2. Evaluation for certification
Date of remediation: Dec 11

Date of retake: Dec 11

Passing mark: 80%

Required material and equipment: Uniform for the practical classes

Printed material: Handouts provided

Safety clothing: PPE

Other equipment: Computer, webcam

internet access, software.

Evaluation Guidelines:

1. Health and Safety measures must be Students must respect examination

respected. A student who violates conditions. Students who violate examination
health and safety guidelines will not conditions will be expelled from the exam,
be allowed to complete the exam. and will fail automatically.

2. Students who fail an exam must

participate in remediation to access a
Students should refer to the Student
retake of the exam.
Handbook for further information on
examination procedures.

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3. During the exam, students may use
their notes, technical manuals, etc.

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 OUTLINE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES

DAY 1 ONLINE December 02, 2020 ACTIVITY

20 min Intro - welcome and greeting N/A

Teacher should explain what his/her role will

be Housekeeping – Covid-19 Protocols

Clarify procedures (attendance, assignments)

this info should also be in the course outline

Communicating with teachers outside of class

time – establish a pre-set time frame for
responding to students’ emails and inquiries

Meet Video etiquette and school board policies

Students questions and concerns

20 min Course outline

50 min Part 1 of a series of short videos on Presentation

troubleshooting and associated Kahoot
quizzes

10 min Break

90 min Part 2 of a series of short videos on Presentation

Troubleshooting and associated Kahoot
quizzes

Lunch 40 min

90 min Part 3 of a series of short videos on Presentation

Troubleshooting and associated Kahoot
quizzes

10 min Break

75 min Part 4 of a series of short videos on Presentation

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 Troubleshooting and associated Kahoot
quizzes

15 min Wrap-up and plans for Day 2

DAY 2 ONLINE December 03, 2020 ACTIVITY

20 min Review of yesterday’s topics

30 min Troubleshooting Quiz Assessment

30 min Exploration Assignment

Each Group of Students will provide a

sequence of steps to troubleshoot a
conventional Repeater base on a Scenario
provided by the teacher

10 min Break

30 min Group presentations 

60 min Repeater Troubleshooting exercise Part 1 Q &A

40 min Lunch

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30 min Repeater Troubleshooting exercise Part 2 Q &A

15 min Kahoot troubleshooting quiz Assessment

15 min Troubleshooting Part 1 Presentation

30 min Troubleshooting quiz Presentation

10 min Break

15 min Kahoot troubleshooting quiz Assessment

15 min Troubleshooting Part 1 Presentation

30 min Troubleshooting quiz Assessment

30 min Lab 1 activity preparation

DAY 3 LAB December 04, 2020 ACTIVITY

6 Hrs Design and build 3 2-hop radio systems LAB 1

DAY 4 LAB December 07, 2020 ACTIVITY

6 Hrs Design and build 1 4-hop radio system LAB 2

DAY 5 LAB December 08, 2020 ACTIVITY

AM-3Hr Troubleshooting Practice LAB 3

PM-3Hr Course Review and Exam Schedule

DAY 6 EXAM December 09, 2020 ACTIVITY

AM Group A Exam

PM Group B Exam

DAY 7 EXAM December 10, 2020 ACTIVITY

AM Group C Exam

PM Group D Exam

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DAY 8 Remediation and Retake, December
11, 2020