Grade 12 Broadband Installation

Content standard

The learners demonstrate an understanding of the principles, tools, safety procedures, and technical requirements necessary for the proper installation of mast, guy, and accessories in accordance with industry standards.

Performance standard

The learners perform mast and cable installation in accordance with technical specifications and industry standards.

Learning competencies (6)

• BBINST-G12-Q1-01

  Discuss the fundamentals of broadband installation

• BBINST-G12-Q1-02

  Discuss Fixed Wireless Systems

• BBINST-G12-Q1-03

  Discuss preparations for mast installation

• BBINST-G12-Q1-04

  Perform installations of mast and accessories

• BBINST-G12-Q1-05

  Discuss preparations for cable layout and installation

• BBINST-G12-Q1-06

  Perform cable layouts and installations

Content standard

The learner demonstrates an understanding of the tools, technical specifications, and configuration procedures necessary to install and set up Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) effectively, ensuring optimal functionality and connectivity.

Performance standard

The learners perform CPE installation and configuration in accordance with technical specifications and industry standards.

Learning competencies (4)

• BBINST-G12-Q2-01

  Discuss the principles of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)

• BBINST-G12-Q2-02

  Perform installations of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) in accordance with industry standards

• BBINST-G12-Q2-03

  Perform configurations of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) in accordance with industry standards

• BBINST-G12-Q2-04

  Perform testing and adjustment of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) in accordance with the industry’s installer manual

Content standard

The learners demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of fiber optic broadband network installation, maintenance, and quality assurance.

Performance standard

The learners perform installation and maintenance of fiber optic networks, achieving high signal quality, low loss, and reliable system operation, while adhering to the industry’s best practices and safety standards.

Learning competencies (4)

• BBINST-G12-Q3-01

  Discuss the fundamentals of fiber broadband

• BBINST-G12-Q3-02

  Discuss preparation for fiber optic cable layout and installation

• BBINST-G12-Q3-03

  Discuss preparation of fiber optic cable for splicing and joining

• BBINST-G12-Q3-04

  Perform splicing/joining fibers and installing protection sleeves using a fusion machine

Content standard

The learners demonstrate an understanding of principles in splicing/joining fibers and installation of protection sleeves using the mechanical method as well as installation of aerial and underground cable support.

Performance standard

The learners perform splicing/joining fibers and installation of protection sleeves using mechanical method as well as installation of aerial and underground cable support while adhering to the industry’s best practices and safety standards

Learning competencies (5)

• BBINST-G12-Q4-01

  Perform splicing/joining fibers and installation of protection sleeves using the mechanical method

• BBINST-G12-Q4-02

  Perform installation of aerial cable closure and support

• BBINST-G12-Q4-03

  Perform installation of underground cable closure and support

• BBINST-G12-Q4-04

  Perform connection of fiber to the premises

• BBINST-G12-Q4-05

  Perform testing & activation