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Data Communications Cabling

Course Supplier: CNET Telephone Number: 0121 326 2219 Cost: £1,150

Description:
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This 5-day programme is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to installing & testing copper data cable infrastructures.

Focusing on the fundamentals of cabling for computer networks, through the even balance of theoretical study and practical exercises, delegates gain the knowledge of basic electrical and transmission principles through the different uses, installation practices and standards of voice and data structured cabling systems. Although designed as a stand-alone course, delegates also have the opportunity to extend their training by attending the Internal & External Fibre Optic Environments programme.

Principals of communications systems

  • Electrical conductors
  • Insulators­
  • Current, resistance, voltage & Ohms law
  • Fundamentals of data cables, analogue & digital signals

Cabling media

  • Coaxial cables, UTP & STP (FTP) twisted pair, multicore cables
  • Cable categories: Cat 5e, Cat 6 & Cat 7

Structured premises cabling systems

  • Topologies, horizontal & vertical wiring
  • Telecom rooms

Cable termination

  • UTP, STP & RJ45, telephone cable, LJU, coaxial cable BNC, MDF, box connection & Krone strips

Standards

  • Wiring standards & colour codes
  • Customer liaison

Cabling documentation

  • Symbols & abbreviations
  • Documentation & labeling, diagrams & drawings.

Cable laying & fixings

  • Cable supports
  • Laying & set-up, laying horizontal & vertical cables,
  • Compliance with fire & building codes

Testing

  • Cable testing, volt meters, tone set
  • Certifying performance of installed cables
  • Using level III test equipment

Entry Requirements:
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No previous experience is necessary

Assessment:
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  • BTEC Intermediate Award in Datacomms Cable Installation
  • (Copper)
  • Optional On-line City & Guilds 3666 exam
  • BTEC units towards:
  • BTEC Intermediate Certificate in Telecommunications Cable
  • Installation
  • BICSI CECs: 37 ITS & 37 RCDD
  • CNet Certificate

Progression:
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  • Fibre in an Internal Environment
  • Fibre in an External Environment
  • ITS Installer, Level 2 (BICSI)
  • Voice Cabling & Key Systems
  • Design & Advanced Testing of Copper
  • Systems

Contact:
training@mayflex.com / 0121 326 2219

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