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Network Infrastructure Cabling-Copper & Fiber



Description


This course is administered by BICSI certified instructors and provides a combination of lecture and lab to present training material. Students participate in hands-on labs, including termination of 2-pair Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) and 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables, utilization of punch down tools to terminate type 66 terminal blocks and type 11 terminal blocks, identifications of color codes for 2-pair, 4-pair, and 25-pair cables, along with testing and troubleshooting.


Learning Outcome


Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:


  • Acquire knowledge from hands-on lab exercises that is relative to the knowledge required in the field.
  • Have an complete understanding of Category 6 UTP & fiber cabling specifications.
  • Use the proper tools for terminating RJ-45 & fiber patch panels, and modular jacks/plugs.
  • Understand the proper use of test equipment and methods used to troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling systems.

Target Audience


  • Maintenance personnel, Information Systems, and other personnel responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting facility data and communication cabling.

Course Completion Requirements


This course requires the student to: attend all training days, perform all required tasks and pass the final examination.

Pre-requisites


There are no pre-requisites for this course.