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Network cable installer (level 3)

Installing, terminating, testing and certifying network cable infrastructure components

Qualification level
3
Equivalent to A level.
Typical duration
15 months
Apprenticeship category
Digital
Maximum funding
£11,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • Communications infrastructure technician
  • Structured cabling installer,
  • Telecoms cable installer,
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • Install copper cabling components for Local Area Networking (LAN). Carry out maintenance tasks on copper cable networks. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
  • Install fibre optic cabling components for Local Area Networking LAN and Wide Area Network WAN infrastructure. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
  • Conduct testing on copper cabling in accordance with equipment manufacturer's procedures, compliant to industry standards, interpret results and rectify failures.
  • Carry out testing of fibre optic cabling using an optical loss test set, Tier 1 and fibre inspection tool in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s procedures, and compliant to industry standards.
  • Analyse copper and fibre test results and provides certification to the customer.
  • Prepare, constructs and installs telecommunications equipment cabinets, either pre-built or from flat-pack. Arrange and install fixtures and fittings for the intended use. Selects network equipment components for installation into cabinets, differentiating between switches and routers.
  • Work at height in a safe manner.
  • Work in confined spaces by implementing health and safety procedures, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.
  • Apply health and safety working practices to keep themselves and others safe.
  • Analyse plans, make decisions about equipment types and quantity, and predict time frames.
  • Assess the requirements for cable containment by type and size to build a pathway suitable for routing data cables. Install containment systems, using tools and methods for cutting, shaping and mounting tray, basket trunking and conduit.
  • Install end-point equipment using fixings and media.
  • Interpret the customer statement of requirements to determine the quantity and quality of components to be used in the cable network.
  • Quantify equipment requirements and timelines for tasks to be carried out.
  • Communicate with key stakeholders in the customer's organisation including the customer, the construction design and management CDM co-ordinator, the project manager and the information technology IT security officer.
  • Maintain cyber security, applying processes and procedures aimed at protecting data confidentiality.

Full information on Network cable installer (level 3) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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