1. 1 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Fundamentals of Voice & Data Cabling Paul Hince, Box Hill Institute, Australia Instructor CCAI - FVDC Electrician, REC, Full Open Cabling Registration. Master Installer Panduit & Krone Dip Ed (1990)

2. 222 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Overview/agenda Ver 1.2 Changers Additional Resources Suggested Additions Q & A

3. 333 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Curriculum content update Split Chapters Exams Additional Chapter Added & Expanded (from Ch 6) Changers to Academy Connection updates.

4. 444 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID General equipment and resource requirements Release from Cisco Press FVDC Lab Companion FVDC Engineering Journal & Workbook FVDC Companion Guide All based on current version

5. 555 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Curriculum outcomes and mapping Attendees can gain Open Registration with Higher levels in Structured cabling, Fibre optics & Coaxial. Currently have: Mapped into ACA Open Qual In progress - mapping into Cert III Electrotechnology Building Services (Security Systems Apprenticeship) & Cert III Telecommunications. With addition of: OH&S CPR Regulations Telephony PABX installation.

6. 666 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID

7. 777 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Curriculum Certification Cisco recognise local industry certification to become a CCAI FVDC Instructor

8. 888 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Curriculum target audience School leavers (post secondary) Computer Industry professionals (CCNA, MCSE, IT, AT, etc) Dip in Computer Studies Students Professional cablers looking at upgrading qualifications / or experience. Companies looking for qualified cablers

9. 999 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Curriculum integration/alignment Investigating VCAL & other associated sec school method Open Cabling Qualification continuing education credits Additional Pathways: Certificate Testing of Copper Certificate Testing of Fibre (in conjunction with FLUKE)

10. 10 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Curriculum Marketing Student working as Network Administrator in large bank - Downsized (MCSE Qualified) - 2002 Did FVDC & Open Reg content & started up Business early 2003 Currently doing “Niche” it relocations after hours & sub-contracts work to 4 different trades Turnover this year 2003: >$200000 AUD

11. 11 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Industry resources Due to ACA requirements need Brand X material to train on - Has led to some interesting modifications to labs to accommodate. Due to current trends - have re examined emphaisis on Cat 6 & fibre - Now doing 50/50 Cat5e & Cat6 - Now doing Fibre Polishing & Fusion splicing (via video due to cost)

12. 12 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Recommendations Global Bi-annual meeting of Cisco, Panduit, Fluke & Regional CCAI FVDC @ Panduit HQ to examine training issues. Dire need to have independent industry Certification recognised Globally in line either other subjects More Telephony curriculum added

13. 13 © 2003, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID Questions