Demonstrate the highest levels of knowledge, skills and competency in network cable infrastructure. Undertake copper and fibre cabling installation, termination and testing to the highest quality whilst complying to industry best practice and standards to ensure a right first-time approach.
The CNCI® certification is awarded on successful completion of both the CNCI® Copper Cabling and the CNCI® Fibre Optic Cabling programs.
The Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI®) has become the industry preferred certification for network cable installation and is specified as a requirement on many job profiles and installation project contracts. In addition, manufacturers, major installation companies, associations and consultants endorse the certification knowing that it provides the right level of technical knowledge, competence and confidence to the industry. In recognition of the CNCI® certification many manufacturers also award accreditations towards their product warranties.
The CNCI® program blends a perfect mix of technical knowledge and practical activities for both copper and fibre component installation. Official CNCI® certification proves that an individual is certified to undertake network cable infrastructure projects to the highest calibre whilst working to the current national and international industry standards and industry best practice. During the program learners will be provided a valuable opportunity to access the latest industry standards.
Having successfully completed this program, and with the appropriate level of experience, it is highly recommended that you continue your professional development by advancing your knowledge and skills to gain further official certifications and qualifications by progressing through The Global Digital Infrastructure Education Framework which maps education programs to career advancement throughout the network infrastructure and data centre sectors.
The CNCI® program is led by CNet’s expert Instructors.
The CNCI® Copper Cabling program consists of 195 pages of rich technical content of learning and reference material.
Introduction to Structured Cabling
- Cable media types
- Network topologies
- Categories
LAN Hardware
- PCs, switches, routers
Installing Structured Cabling
- National and international standards
- Interpreting drawings
- Risk evaluation
- Working in containment routes
- Cable installation, cable termination
- Tool and equipment selection
Network Overview
- What is a network?
- Characteristics of a network
- Resource sharing
Signal Theory
- Electrical principals
- DC current principals
- Analogue v digital
Health & Safety
- Legislation
- Workplace risk
- Electrical safety
- Working at heights
- Working in confined spaces
Standards
- Why standards?
- Standards bodies BSI, ISO, CENELEC, TIA/EIA
- Relationships between standards
- Categories and classes
Fire Safety
- Why fire stop?
- Types of fire stopping
- Three pillars of fire stopping
- Construction Product Regulations (CPR)
Documentation & Labelling
- Floor plans
- Naming conventions
- Symbols
- Records
Testing & Commissioning
- Continuity testing
- Certification/acceptance testing
- Level IV testing
- Saving of results to database
- O&M manuals
Practical
- Patch cord manufacture
- Cable installation
- Termination techniques UTP/STP
- Patch panel/outlet termination, Cat 5e/Cat6
Fluke CCTT (Copper)
- Copper certification (DSX)
- Set up DSX
- Test using DSX
- Troubleshoot
- Test standards/limits
- DSX Diagnostics
- HDTDX and HDTDR
The Certified Network Cable Installer – Copper Cabling is a 5 day unit
The CNCI® Copper Cabling program is perfect for individuals wishing to acquire the very latest skills and knowledge to enable them to complete copper cable installation projects to the highest standards. It is relevant to new entrants to the network cable infrastructure sector in addition to those already working within the cable installation environment wishing to formalise their knowledge and skills.
Learners are required to bring a laptop or suitable device with unrestricted internet connectivity, with a suitable application for opening and reading PDFs. Typically, your device’s in-built PDF reader is sufficient. If preferred a smartphone can be used, however a smaller screen may not give the best learning experience.
No previous experience is required to attend this program, however if you are working in the network infrastructure industry, it will prove advantageous.
Successful learners will have the knowledge and skills to confidently install, test and certify a complete copper cable installation. This forms part of the entry level requirement into the Global Digital Infrastructure Education Framework which allows learners to progress their knowledge, education and skills in line with their career within these fast moving industries.
If you are entering the industry or looking to formalise your skills with an industry recognised qualification and gain units towards the official CNCI® certification, this program, combined with the CNCI® Optical Fibre Cabling program is perfect for you.
- Internationally and industry recognised BTEC Level 3 Award Certified Network Cable Installer (Copper)
- CNCI® Fibre Optic Cabling - perfect for individuals wishing to acquire the very latest skills and knowledge to enable them to complete fibre optic cable installation projects to the highest standards. It is relevant to new entrants to the network cable infrastructure sector in addition to those already working within the cable installation environment wishing to formalise their knowledge and skills.
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