Assam ASSEB HS Skill Telecom study plan
Assam ASSEB HS Skill Telecom · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Telecom Fundamentals and Signal Theory
Define and distinguish amplitude, frequency, phase, wavelength and period, computing each from a given sinusoid
Convert between dB, dBm and linear power ratios without a calculator for common values (3 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB)
Explain sampling, aliasing and the Nyquist criterion, and state why anti-aliasing filters are needed
Classify modulation schemes as analog (AM, FM) or digital (ASK, FSK, PSK, QAM) and sketch their constellation or waveform shape
Your checkpoint
A one-page formula and conversion sheet plus 20 self-written solved numericals on dB, wavelength and sampling, scored against a worked answer key
Telecom Fundamentals and Signal Theory & Telecommunication Networks and Transmission Media
Compare twisted pair, coaxial cable, microwave radio and optical fiber on bandwidth, attenuation and noise immunity
Describe the structure and impedance of a coaxial cable and explain characteristic impedance matching
Calculate free-space path loss and received power for a simple microwave link
Explain noise sources (thermal, shot, interference) and compute a signal-to-noise ratio in dB
Your checkpoint
A comparison table of five transmission media with typical bandwidth, attenuation per km and application, plus three solved link-budget problems
Telecommunication Networks and Transmission Media & Switching, Routing and Network Protocols
Map the OSI seven layers and TCP/IP model to concrete telecom devices and protocols
Differentiate circuit switching, packet switching and message switching with a latency comparison
Explain IPv4 addressing, subnet masks and CIDR, and subnet a /24 into four equal subnets
Describe the role of ARP, DHCP, DNS and ICMP in bringing up a host on a network
Your checkpoint
A layered protocol map poster and a completed subnetting worksheet with ten addresses resolved to network, broadcast and host ranges
Switching, Routing and Network Protocols
Trace a call setup and release through a digital exchange, naming the signaling stages
Compare static and dynamic routing and describe how a routing table selects a next hop
Explain VLANs, NAT and the difference between a router, switch and hub in forwarding behavior
Identify common protocol ports and match transport protocols to their reliability guarantees
Your checkpoint
A timed 30-question mixed quiz on switching and routing, with every wrong answer rewritten as a corrected note
Wireless and Mobile Communication Systems
Explain cellular concepts: frequency reuse, cell splitting, handover and co-channel interference
Compare FDMA, TDMA, CDMA and OFDMA in capacity and multiple-access behavior
Describe the GSM and LTE/LTE-Advanced architecture at block level, including core network elements
Relate antenna gain, beamwidth, polarization and tilt to coverage planning
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn block diagram of GSM and LTE architectures with a written explanation of each interface, plus ten solved frequency-reuse problems
Optical Fiber and Broadband Access Technologies & Telecom Equipment, Installation and Cabling Practice
Explain fiber structure, total internal reflection, numerical aperture and single-mode versus multimode trade-offs
Compare PON architectures (GPON, EPON) and describe FTTH, xDSL and cable broadband access options
List the steps and safety checks for terminating and splicing fiber, and for pulling and dressing Cat6 cable
Describe connector types (SC, LC, RJ45), color codes, and the test acceptance limits for each
Your checkpoint
A step-by-step installation and termination procedure for one FTTH drop and one Cat6 run, including a tool list and acceptance test checklist
Testing, Fault Diagnosis and Maintenance & Workplace Safety, EMF Hazards and Regulatory Compliance
Select the correct instrument (OTDR, power meter, VSWR meter, cable tester, multimeter) for a given fault and justify the choice
Interpret an OTDR trace and locate a splice loss or break from the event table
Diagnose common faults: high bit error rate, no dial tone, intermittent link drop, earth leakage
State EMF exposure limits, safe working distances from antennas, and lockout/tagout and PPE rules for tower and electrical work
Your checkpoint
A fault-diagnosis decision tree covering six symptoms with the test instrument, expected reading and corrective action for each
Telecom Services, Customer Premises and Billing & Entrepreneurship, Employability and Communication Skills
Explain billing components: call detail records, tariff plans, proration, taxes and dispute handling steps
Describe customer premises equipment responsibilities and the demarcation point between operator and customer
Draft a short business pitch for a local telecom installation or repair service, covering cost, pricing and target customers
Practice a two-minute spoken explanation of a technical fault to a non-technical customer
Your checkpoint
A complete mock customer case file: a sample bill with a disputed charge resolved in writing, plus a recorded two-minute customer explanation and a one-page service business pitch
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 70% on a self-made 25-question test covering signal theory and transmission media, and correctly solve two of three link-budget problems without notes
Week 4: Subnet a /24 into four subnets and list all usable host ranges from memory, and score at least 75% on the 30-question switching and routing quiz
Week 6: Explain GPON versus EPON and single-mode versus multimode aloud in under five minutes each, and complete the FTTH and Cat6 procedure with all acceptance limits correct
Week 7: Correctly match six fault symptoms to instrument and corrective action, and state the safe approach distance and PPE for antenna work without reference
Week 8: Resolve the disputed bill case in writing with correct tariff and tax arithmetic, deliver the two-minute customer explanation fluently, and complete a full 60-question timed mock exam at 65% or above