Who is this training for
This course builds on our FON01 course but goes into more depth and would be a suitable foundation for clients wishing to progress onto Fibre Installation, Fibre Repair, Surveys or Planning roles.
Completion of this course could be cited as Approved Prior Learning for clients progressing onto the GQA NVQ Lev 2 Diploma in Construction and Cabling Operations when building External Fibre Networks.
Course Outline
The course is of a modular design and can be tailored to meet the individual needs/requirements of clients/companies
Course Objectives
The course provides an end-to-end overview of what a Next Generation Network is and will unlock some of the terminology around Fibre Networks. We will review current Fibre Network Topologies (Openreach, Virgin Media, and CPs/ISPs, Fibre Cable Construction, and the underground installation practices and methodologies when building these networks, including Blown Fibre installation of micro-ducts in narrow trenches. An overview of Customer Premises Equipment is included. The course also includes an introductory module on Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) – for network build using the Openreach network. The course includes refresher training on H&S requirements when working on the installation of fibre networks and working safely with fibre cables.
On completion of the course Clients will be awarded a GQA approved Fibre Networks Competency Certificate and GQA Q Card which are valid for 5 years
This course will be held initially face-to-face at clients preferred locations or ITC office Belfast with the option available via Teams / Zoom
Topics covered
- Module 1: Introduction & GQA Lev 1 Qualification & CSCS card
- Module 2: Next Generation Networks Overview
- Module 3: Fibre Optic Cables, Optical Principles & Networks
- Module 4: Fibre Networks Overview
- Module 5: FTTP Installation Methods
- Module 6: PIA – Physical Infrastructure Access
- Module 7: Customer Premises Equipment
Duration and Cost
14 HRS