CNCI® Copper Cabling

Demonstrate the highest levels of knowledge, skills and competency in network cable infrastructure. Undertake copper cabling installation, termination and testing to the highest quality while complying to industry best practice and standards to ensure a right first-time approach.

Program Overview

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.

This comprehensive five-day program offers the perfect mix of technical knowledge and practical activities for copper cable 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, it is recommended that you attend the CNCI Fiber Optic Cabling program to secure the full CNCI certification. Following this, 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 Copper Cabling program is classroom-based and led by one of CNet’s expert Instructors.

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CNCI Copper Cabling Program Details

Program Content
CNCI Copper Cabling

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 vs 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 Regulation (CPR)

Documentation & Labeling

  • 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
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