Cross-cutting

Switchboards and Telephone Terminals

Digital Skills 8 pm

Introduction

Today, telephone communication remains a fundamental part of the telecommunications infrastructure worldwide. Although communication technologies have advanced significantly with the introduction of mobile telephony and internet communications, the landline telephony and telephone switchboards telephone companies still play a crucial role in many organisations and households.

This training course on Switchboards and Telephone Terminals provides a comprehensive understanding of the telephone communication systems and how it works. Throughout this course, participants will gain a fundamental understanding of telephony, ranging from the basic principles of communication to the essential components of a telephone connection.

Objectives

  • Understanding the fundamental principles of the telecommunications.

  • Familiarise yourself with the essential elements of a telephone connection.

  • To know the types of communication and node configurations.

  • Understanding the switchboard functions, telephone terminals and modems.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. COMMUNICATION IN TELEPHONY

1. Description of the paper
2. Components of a connection
3. Types of communications
4. Node configuration
5. Functional areas of the node
6. The control system
7. Functions of communication systems
8. Digital switching systems
9. Signage

TEACHING UNIT 2. SWITCHBOARDS AND TELEPHONE TERMINALS

1. Structure of a PBX
2. PBX services
3. General programming of a PBX
4. Telephone terminals

TEACHING UNIT 3. MODEMS

1. General characteristics
2. Communication
3. The cable modem
4. Standardisation

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