2.1 Safety Practices
2.1.1 Work safety requirements
2.1.2 Proper use of tools and equipment
2.2 Materials, Tools and Equipment:
2.2.1 Uses and Specifications
2.2.2 Identification of appropriate tools, equipment; and devices
2.3 Theory and Practices
2.3.1 Commissioning concepts and procedures
2.3.2 Signal level measurement and adjustment
2.3.3 CATV system standard parameters
2.3.4 CATV Headend equipment operation
2.3.4.1 signal processors
2.3.4.2 system converters
2.3.4.3 modulators
2.3.4.4 signal mixer
2.3.4.5 audio equalizer
2.3.4.6 automatic voltage regulators (AVR)
2.3.4.7 antenna pre-amps (LNB/LNA and VHF/UHF pre-amps)
2.3.4.8 Cable harness
2.3.4.9 security alarm systems (optional)
2.3.5 CATV OSP System
2.3.5.1 Coaxial/fiber optic cable characteristics
2.3.5.2 active and passive devices parameters
2.3.5.3 Pole hardware
2.3.5.4 Facility grounding and bonding
2.3.5.5 System alignment and balancing
2.4 Desirable work values and attitudes (cost conscious, safety conscious, quality conscious, etc.)