COMMUNICATION IN TELECOMS

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will contribute to the full development of any learner within the Telecommunications environment, more specifically within Data backbone environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field. This skill forms the basis for the performance of duties in the day to day operations of data in specific occupations at NQF Levels 4, 5 and 6.

The knowledge, skills and understanding demonstrated in this unit standard are essential for upliftment, social and economic transformation in the Telecommunications environment.

The qualifying learner is capable of demonstrating:
Describe synchronous and asynchronous data communication.
Describe computer network types and standards.
Demonstrate knowledge of main features of LANs.
Demonstrate knowledge of main features of WANs.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the Exit Level Outcomes which provide qualifying learners with access to a range of further learning in this field at NQF Level 4 and above, in the form of workplace based learning programmes for occupationally focused qualifications. Qualifying learners also have an understanding of the science and technology which underpins these activities. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The learning assumed to be in place should be on the same level of this unit standard or higher:
Telematics: Products and Services.
Fundamental mathematics (at least NQF Level 1).
PC competency skills (End-User Computing).
Competence to resolve technical computer problems.