Introduction

Introduction to
ELCM-254
Structured Cabling

Updated December 2013

Paul R. Godin

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Welcome to the CMPH-254

Structured Cabling Course
This presentation includes:
o Instructor Contact Information
o SAIT Resources
o Course Information

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Instructor Background
Paul Godin
Industry Experience:
13 years in Data Communications (manufacturing & distribution

environment, primarily in support, technical sales and management)

Instructional Experience:
15 years experience at SAIT
Other

Learning Experience:

Industrial Electronics
Over 1000 hours of industry training, approx. 100 different manufacturers
Over 500 hours of courses taken since joining SAIT.
BC Instructor Diploma
C.E.T.
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Contact Information
SAIT Office:
Tel: 403-284-8976
Room: N409D (Burns Building)
Email: paul.godin @ sait.ca

Personal/Home Office:
Information provided in class

(Schedule information available on site web page)

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Communication
You may communicate with me to:
Discuss any aspects of the class you wish.
Discuss your marks and achievement level.
Address any issues, comments or suggestions
you may have.
To advise me of any absence.
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Campus Resources
Use the campus resources

Tutors and Learning Skills (284-7050)

Library & Study rooms
Recreation
Campus Health (284-8666)
SAITSA (Student Association) (284-8036)
Counselling services (any type of personal or academic
issues) (284-7023)
SAITSA (Student Association, can help direct you to
anything you need) (284-8036)
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School of ICT Contacts

Office located N401 (Burns Building)
o Reception: 403-284-8543

Dean: Rand Ayres

Associate Dean: Mary Resch
Program Chairs:
o TBA (Semester 1 IT, IT-CS, BXST)
o Jim Murtagh (ENT, IT-SD)
o TBA (IT-TS, IT-NS, Apprentice)

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Success and Learning

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FOIPP
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
is in effect at SAIT.
Your privacy is assured.
Marks, any other evaluations or personal information are not
publicly given out, nor are they provided over the telephone or via
email.
Discussions between the student and the instructor are kept
confidential.
In some cases, such as working with a partner, marks may be
shared between you and your partner.

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Core Competencies & Professionalism
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15% of the mark for this course is on professionalism.

Industry asked for it to be a gradable component of every course;

SAIT prepares students for the workforce.
In a structured cabling environment this includes actions in the lab:
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Safety
Facilities care and maintenance
Tool & equipment care and use
Cooperation & independence
Enthusiasm, time management, etc.
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Expectations
Expected:
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Attend (present and on-time)

Participate
Prepare & Manage
Professional
Appropriate Technology Use

Not accepted:
o Skipping class, being late for class and late hand-ins
Safety discussions happen at the beginning of labs. Miss this and
you will be refused entry. Late assessments are not accepted.
Missed labs may not be completed due to schedules.

o Cheating/plagiarism: cheating means you dont value learning

o Behavior that would not be accepted in a professional work
environment
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Attendance
SAIT prepares students for the workforce.
The policy of the Board of Governors is to expect student
attendance in all aspects of every program.
I will be taking attendance.
Attendance in ICT will affect your grade (see Outline):
10% unexcused absences = warning from instructor
20% unexcused absences = warning from Academic Chair, letter grade
deduction
30% unexcused absences = meeting with Academic Chair and Fail
grade

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Why is Attendance Important?

You are preparing for the workforce, and this includes regular (on-time)
attendance. Its about developing professional habits.
General discussions, sharing opinions and working with others are
important aspects of preparing for the workforce.
Clarifications, missed information & activities are difficult to obtain. Some
important information is only available from the in-class instruction. In
addition, instructors will give clues to upcoming test questions.
Lectures and discussions increase retention and decrease study time.
Not all information needs to be assessed if the learner is participating in
class. Without participation there is less learning.
Classmates are an important learning resource. They make your
experience as a student less stressful. Absences alienates you from
them.
Absenteeism decreases willingness for others to help, decreases core
competency marks and significantly decreases odds for course success.
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Attendance
Instructors take attendance.
If you must miss a class due to circumstances,
please email or call in advance.
If you miss too many classes, you will need to
meet with the program coordinator.
It is difficult to make up missed classes,
especially missed labs.

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Technology
Follow the policies and guidelines for laptop and
other technology use.
Use responsibly. The classroom is considered a
professional environment.
Dont let technology be a source of distraction for
you or others.

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Be a Professional Student
Time Management. Manage you time and prioritize your tasks.
Attendance. Catching up is often frustrating and time-consuming.
More course content is discussed in class than is available in the
presentation materials or textbook. Attend every class.

Balance. Maintain a balance between study, sleep, and entertainment.

Reward. Do what is important first, and reward yourself for
accomplishing it afterward.

Understand the material. Aim to understand as much of the material

as possible and continually maintain your knowledge level. Prepare for
the next class. If you have difficulty understanding a concept, seek help
immediately.

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My Personal Challenges as a Student (1)

Reading Textbooks
o Problem:
I couldnt retain information, had trouble being motivated,
some texts put me to sleep
o Solution:
Set smaller goals: Dont try to read an entire chapter; set
a section or a few pages as a goal.
Read often: Take frequent but short breaks between
reading sessions. Read more during the day.
Take notes: After every paragraph paraphrase what you
just read in your own words in a notebook. Re-read if you
dont fully understand or use additional textbooks. Active
reading makes a big difference.
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My Personal Challenges as a Student (2)

Time Management
o Problem:
Not enough time to study, too tired to study

o Solution:
Stay at school to study: There are often too many
distractions at home. Effective studying means finding a
distraction-free, motivating and study-inducing location. Find a
place at school. You may also study with classmates.

Set priorities: Study is a priority. Do not put it off. Do not

start study sessions late in the evening. Set a routine.

Read in advance: Knowing even a little about what is to

be discussed is a significant help.

Dont skip classes

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My Personal Challenges as a Student (3)

Level of Understanding
o Problem:
Trouble understanding some concepts, panic, memorizing took a
long time, did not see relevance of some subjects.

o Solution:
Know the basics: Understand concepts at the beginning of a
course as everything builds on these concepts.

Seek help immediately: Maintain a high knowledge level

and keep up.

Formulas: Do not memorize formulas. Understand the

concepts behind the formulas.

Study in advance: Do not wait for a test to prompt learning.

Studying for a test should be a review.
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My Personal Challenges as a Student (4)

Other
Know the school:
o Become part of the school culture, participate in events.

Resources:
o Take advantage of the available resources such as tutoring and free use of
facilities.

Classmates:
o Get to know your classmates and those in advanced semesters.

Stress Management:
o Stress is normal as a student. Reduce stress by being prepared & engaged.
If it gets overwhelming, speak with an instructor.

Trust the school:

o The program has been carefully planned to include what you need in
industry. We continuously maintain our courses to keep the information
relevant.
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ELCM-254
Structured Cabling

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Course Objectives
Topics related to copper and fiber optic media used for
voice, data and video communications.
o Technical aspects of wire & cable, connectors
Provide a foundation for all usage
o Standards
o Installation including connectorization and splicing
o Planning
o Testing and troubleshooting
o Maintenance
o Safety
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Course Structure
Theory Discussion
o Based on course outline
o See handout

Approximately 10 labs plus projects

Must achieve a passing grade in the technical
component (out of 85) to pass the course.

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Assessments

Quizzes
Assignments
Labs and Project
Exam

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Resources
Textbook: Guide to Network Cabling Fundamentals by
Beth Verity
o This textbook has become dated & not been updated in some time

Instructor
PowerPoint presentations
Internet
Labs

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Lab Expectations

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SAIT Lab Expectations (1)

Safety: Always safety-conscious. Utilize tools in an approved, safe
manner. Utilize Personal Protection Devices where needed.

Preparation: Complete any pre-lab preparation if required. Ready to

start and complete scheduled lab exercises. Be prepared to learn.

Quality of Time: Be organized and manage time. Apply efforts to

getting the job done effectively and quickly.

Initiative: Able to work without direction or supervision. Productive.

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SAIT Lab Expectations (2)

Use of Theory and Application: Correlate theory and practice
and apply proper techniques to complete the exercises. Apply persistent
effort to overcome difficulties.

Attitude: Conscientious, mature, safe. Willing to carry out

assignments and instructions. Willing to learn. Able to effectively work
with others. Demonstrate competency.

Reliability: Punctual and regular attendance.

Housekeeping: Return all instruments, tools and components to their
proper location. Clean and return the work area to a proper state.

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