Demonstrate the highest levels of knowledge, skills and competency in network cable infrastructure. Undertake copper and fiber 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® Fiber Optic Cabling programs.
The CNCI® program blends a perfect mix of technical knowledge and practical activities for both copper and fiber component installation, termination and testing. Official CNCI® certification proves that an individual is certified to undertake network cable infrastructure projects to the highest caliber 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 center sectors.
The CNCI® program is led by one of CNet’s expert Instructors.
The CNCI® Optical Fiber Cabling program consists of 213 pages of rich technical content of learning and reference material.
Safely Working with Fiber/General Safety
- LED, VCSEL, laser safety
- Fibre preparation hazards, disposal of sharps
- Hazardous substances
- OSP safety, pits, gas detection
- General safety
Network Overview
- History of fiber
- Advantages
- What is a network?
- Benefits of a network
- Topologies
- Why a network?
Hardware
- Cable construction
- LED, VCSEL, laser sources
- Switches, routers, media converters
Theory of Light Transmission
- Optical windows
- Electromagnetic spectrum
- Transmission
- Media choice
Cable
- Construction
- Choice of cable
- Installation practices
- Patchcords
Enclosures
- ODF
- 19” Splice tray
- Slack fiber management, protection, patch field
Standards
- Standards bodies BSI, ISO, CENELEC, TIA/EIA
- Classifications
- Application distances
Connectors
- Connector types
- Functionality
- Density (SFF)
Outside Plant (OSP)
- Fiber backbone in the LAN
- Hardware
- Media choice
Fiber Splicing
- Safety
- Fusion splicer set up and operation
- Singlemode programs
- Multimode programs
- Splicing in patch panels
Fiber Termination
- Safety
- Pigtail manufacture
- Techniques, cold cure, mechanical splice, fusion splice
- End-face inspection techniques
Fluke CCTT (Fiber)
- Tier 1 fiber certification (CertiFibre® Pro)
- Tier 2 fiber certification (OptiFibre® Pro)
- Encircled Flux (EF)
- End face inspection
- Set a reference
- OTDR event types
- OptiFibre® Pro link testing
Classroom-based
Certified Network Cable Installer – Fiber Optic Cabling is a 5 day unit
The CNCI® Optical Fiber Cabling program is perfect for individuals wishing to acquire the very latest skills and knowledge to enable them to complete fiber 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 formalize 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 optical fiber 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 formalize your skills with an industry recognized qualification and gain units towards the official CNCI® certification, this program, combined with the CNCI® Copper Cabling program is perfect for you.
- Internationally and industry recognized BTEC Level 3 Award Certified Network Cable Installer (Optical Fibre)
- CNCI® Copper Cabling - 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
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