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BasicPrinciples ofCommunicationsSystemsThis unit is concerned with safe working practices and
the basic principles of communications systems.
This is the core unit of the C&G 3667-02 qualification
and must be completed in addition to one of the
optional units of Unit 102, Unit 103 or Unit 104 to
achieve the full Level 2 Award in Communications
Cabling.
CITY & GUILDS 3667-02 Unit 101Level 2 Award in Communications Cabling
SatelliteCommunications
Data Communications
Fibre Optics
Telecommunications andInformation CommunicationTechnologies
Unit 101 Basic Principles of Communications Cabling
Outcome 1Identify the safe working practices incommunication systems
Underpinning knowledge
You will be able to:• State the rules for safe working whenundertaking installation including:1. Statutory requirements 2. Working in confined spaces and 3. Electrical safety
• State the rules for safe working when carrying out preparation in terms of1. Safe use of cutting and stripping
tools2. Safe handling and containment of
cleaning materials3. The disposal of waste material
• State the rules for safe working and any special precautions when splicing in terms of1. Identification of hazardous working
conditions2. Selection and use of tools and
materials3. The dangers of high voltage systems
employed in fusion splicing machines• State the rules for safe working and any special precautions to be observed when terminating the cables in terms of1. Identification of hazardous working
conditions2. Correct and safe use of tools and
equipment3. Correct waste disposal4. Storage of tools5. Safe working when handling cable6. Care in using chemicals for cleaning7. Care in use of resins and adhesives
Outcome 2Describe the basic principles ofcommunication systems
Underpinning knowledge
• S1 Units and symbolsYou will be able to:1. Identify basic SI Units2. Identify names and symbols for
preferred SI prefixes3. Identify waves and wave motion4. Define amplitude, wavelength (�),
frequency (f) and the unit of frequency (hertz)
5. State the relationship velocity, frequency and wavelength (v = f�)
6. Define “efficiency” in terms of input and output energy
• Basic electricity (DC)You will be able to:1. Recognise the international standard
symbols for electrical components2. State the effects of an electrical
current3. Distinguish between electrical
conductors and insulators4. State the S1 units of current (ampere),
potential difference (volt) and resistance(ohm)
5. State Ohm’s law and use the law to solve simple electrical circuit problems
• Communication SystemsYou will be able to:1. State the meaning of
“telecommunications”2. Identify basic communication
systems3. Outline the basic principles of
cable systems4. State the sources of interface5. List sources of distortion6. Identify the properties of differing
types of transmission links (channels)7. Identify various methods of
communicating over a channel8. Identify types of information carried
by communication systems9. State the systems available for
communication10. Categorise signals into audio, video
and data types11. State the differences between
analogue and digital signals12. State the meaning of bandwidth13. State the meaning of the baseband
of complex signals14. Recognise that analogue information
may be converted to digital signals and vice versa
15. State that variation of the amplitude, frequency or phase of a carrier wave can be used to convey information
16. State the meaning of “gain” in communication systems
17. State the meaning of “attenuation” in communication systems
18. Explain why gain and attenuation are usually measured in decibels (dBs)
19. State the relationship for the power ratio expressed in dBs for a number of ratios and vice versa
20. Calculate in dBs the overall gain and/or attenuation of simple systems given the gain/attenuation of the individual stages
21. Explain the meaning of multiplexing in communication systems
22. State the advantages and disadvantages of optical fibre compared to copper
• Data CommunicationYou will be able to:1. Explain the meaning of a network2. State that data networks allow
computers or other data terminals to exchange information
3. State the advantages of digital communication over analogue methods
4. Recognise that digital networks carry binary information
5. Distinguish between “bits” and “bytes”6. State the meaning of bit error rate
and give typical figures for copper and optical fibre
7. Explain that there are two methods of transporting data: serial and parallel
8. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of transmitting data by serial and parallel methods
9. Identify applications for serial data communication and parallel data communication
10. Explain why “modems” are required for computer communication over analogue lines
11. State that there are three main categories of computer networks
12. Identify the basic topologies of computer networks
CTTS LtdThe National Training Centre,Jubilee Place, Lindum Business Park,Station Road, North Hykeham,Lincolnshire LN6 3QX UKT: +44 (0)1522 880900F: +44 (0)1522 880901E: [email protected]
MARK SKINNER
Ex Royal Marines
Formula 1 Communications Specialist
MAL POWYS
Ex Army
Comms Engineer in Afghanistan
Success stories
Cable TelecommunicationsTraining Services Ltd
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Fibre OpticCabling inan InternalEnvironmentLocal Area Networks, CCTV,Alarms and Security Systems
This unit is concerned with the installation, splicing,
connectorisation, termination and testing of fibre
optic cable in a typical datacomms environment,
characterised by low fibre count cables (typically less
than 24 fibres) terminated in patch panels/equipment
racks. This would usually take place in an indoor
environment involving multimode and
singlemode end-to-end cabling.
CITY & GUILDS 3667-02 Unit 102Level 2 Award in Communications Cabling
Optical DistributionFrames
Fusion SplicingTechniques
Customer PremisesEquipment
Air Blown Fibre Systems
Unit 102 Fibre Optic Cabling in an Internal Environment
Outcome 1Work safely with optical fibres in an internalenvironment
Practical activitiesYou will:• Conduct a risk assessment prior toinstallation of optical fibres in an internalenvironment
• Work safely when installing, splicing,terminating and testing optical fibre in aninternal environment
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• State the rules for safe working whenundertaking the installation of fibre cables
• State the rules for safe working with fibrecables when carrying out preparation
• State the rules for safe working and anyspecial precautions when splicing
• State the rules for safe working and anyspecial precautions to be observed whenterminating fibres onto connectors
• State the rules for safe working and anyspecial precautions to be observed whentesting
Outcome 2Follow recommended installation procedures
Practical activitiesYou will:• Check cable and components beforeinstallation
• Ensure that specified cable laying proceduresare followed
• Test laid cable before jointing/termination
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• State the use of fibre optics in LANs
• Identify multimode optical fibres as gradedindex (GI) and singlemode G652 as stepindex
• Distinguish types of optical fibre
• State fibre specifications and parameters
• State the recommended fibre and cableinspection test methods and documentation
• Identify the component parts of an opticalfibre used in communication systems
• State the use of the components
• Explain the use of installation equipment
• State the requirements for checking cableand components in accordance with relevantEuropean Standards
• State the methods and means to follow workplans and instructions
• State the rules for undertaking cableinstallation and fibre management
• State the methods of testing laid cablebefore jointing/termination
Outcome 3Prepare fibre optic cable for fibreconnectorisation and splicing
Practical activitiesYou will:• Prepare cable for connectorisation andsplicing
• Prepare coated fibre for connectorisation andsplicing
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• State the characteristics of cables asindoor/outdoor/universal
• State the basic constructional features offibre optic cable and coatings
• Select and use cable cutting and strippingtools
• State the purpose and use of fibre cleaningmaterials and the techniques involved
• State the rules and any special precautions tobe observed when carrying out preparation
Outcome 4Splice together optical fibres
Practical activitiesYou will:• Prepare bare fibre for splicing
• Splice fibres using fusion splicing techniques
• Splice fibres using mechanical splicetechniques
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• Explain the benefits and criteria for using themain splice methods
• State the working principles of splicing
• Explain how to use fibre cleaving tools andthe fibre preparation techniques
• State the possible causes of faults in cleaving
• Identify splice equipment according to rangeand application
• Identify mechanical splices, accessories andsplice protection housings
• Identify splice protection systems for workingwithin patch panels
• Identify splice management, protectionsystems and procedures for working with lowfibre count cables within a patch panel
• Identify potential problems whenundertaking splicing and describe possiblecauses
• State the performance requirements ofsplices according to European Standards
• State the rules and any special precautionsfor splicing
Outcome 5Terminate fibre optic cables by fittingconnectors
Practical activitiesYou will:• Fit a variety of fibre optic connector styles,including straight tip (ST), subscriberconnector (SC) and small form factor (SFF) tofibre optic cables, using at least four differenttermination technologies from epoxy andpolish, anaerobic adhesive, pre-glued,pre-polished and crimped
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• State the types and uses of commonconnectors for appropriate terminationmethods
• Identify termination tools and materials• State the fitting procedures for connectors• State the possible causes of common faults intermination
• State the performance tests for termination
Outcome 6Test fibre optic links
Practical activitiesYou will:• Test fibre continuity using a visible lightsource
• Measure the insertion loss using an infraredlight and power meter
• Test link performance using Optical TimeDomain Reflectometer (OTDR) techniques
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• Explain how to perform loss calculations• State the range of test methods and thepurpose of testing to measure cableperformance
• State the use and principle of operation oftest equipment
• Explain how to use insertion loss testingequipment and procedures to measureconnector insertion loss and cabling systemlosses
• Explain how to apply and operate an OTDR• State the procedures for testing in accordance
with relevant standards and test conditions• Explain how to apply and operate testequipment to prevent source of error
• Explain the results and recognise acceptablelink and component performance withreference to relevant specification and recordthe results on appropriate documentation
CTTS LtdThe National Training Centre,Jubilee Place, Lindum Business Park,Station Road, North Hykeham,Lincolnshire LN6 3QX UKT: +44 (0)1522 880900F: +44 (0)1522 880901E: [email protected]
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Fibre OpticCabling inan ExternalEnvironmentThis unit is concerned with the installation, splicing,
termination and testing of fibre optic cables, typically
a multi-element, singlemode fibre cable of at least
24 fibres, used in an external environment with
applications in Long Haul Telecommunications,
Wide and Metropolitan Area Networks, Railway
Signalling, Motorway Signage, City CCTV Networks
and Traffic Control Systems.
CITY & GUILDS 3667-02 Unit 103Level 2 Award in Communications Cabling
Fibre Connectivity
FTTH Entry Kits
Optical Loss Budgets
Fibre Optic Closures
Unit 103 Fibre Optic Cabling in an External Environment
Outcome 1Work safely with optical fibres in an externalenvironment
Practical activitiesYou will:• Conduct a risk assessment prior to
installation of optical fibres in an externalenvironment
• Work safely when installing, splicing,terminating and testing optical fibre in anexternal environment
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• State the rules for safe working when
undertaking the installation• State the rules for safe working with fibre
cables when carrying out preparation• State the rules for safe working and any
special precautions when splicing• State the rules for safe working and any
special precautions to be observed whentesting
Outcome 2Follow recommended installation procedures
Practical activitiesYou will:• Check cable and components before
installation• Check that correct cable laying procedures
are followed• Test laid cable before jointing/termination
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• State the use of fibre optics in the
communications network• State the singlemode optical fibre types• State fibre specifications and parameters• State the fibre and cable inspection test
methods and documentation• State the use of the components• Explain the use of installation equipment• State the requirements for checking cable
and components in accordance withrelevant European Standards
• State the methods and means to followwork plans and instructions
• State the rules for undertaking cableinstallation and fibre management
• State the methods of testing laid cablebefore jointing/termination
Outcome 3Prepare fibre optic cable for fibre splicing
Practical activitiesYou will:• Prepare cable for splicing• Prepare coated fibre for splicing
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• Identify the characteristics of cables as
indoor/outdoor/universal
• State the basic constructional features ofsinglemode fibre cable and coatings
• Select and use cable cutting and strippingtools
• State the purpose and use of fibre cleaningmaterials and the techniques involved
• State the rules and any special precautions tobe observed when carrying out preparation
Outcome 4Joint fibre optic cables by splicing
Practical activitiesYou will:• Set up working environment for outdoor
cable jointing• Prepare bare fibre for splicing• Splice fibres using fusion splicing techniques• Splice fibres using mechanical splice
techniques• Organise cables, tubes and fibres into joint
housing• Seal joint enclosure using a shrink down
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• State the requirements for a cable joining
environment• State the working principles of splicing• Explain how to use fibre cleaving tools and
the fibre preparation techniques• State the possible causes of faults in cleaving• Identify splice equipment according to
range and application• Identify mechanical splices, accessories and
splice protection housings• Identify potential problems when
undertaking splicing and describe possiblecauses
• Describe the use of splice management andprotection systems and procedures forworking with multi element cablescontaining at least 24 fibres within a jointhousing
• State the sealing and cable retentionmethods for joint closure systems
• State the rules and special precautions forsplicing
Outcome 5Terminate fibre optic cable by splicing on pre-terminated pigtails
Practical activitiesYou will:• Set up work environment for cable
termination• Organise cables, tubes and fibres into
Optical Distribution Frame (ODF)• Prepare bare fibre for splicing• Prepare secondary coated fibre for splicing• Splice fibres using fusion splice techniques
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• State a range of connectors suitable for a
telecomms environment
• State the requirements for efficient andeffective cable termination
• State the working principles of splicing• Explain how to use fibre cleaving tools and
the correct fibre preparation techniques• State the possible causes of faults in
cleaving• Identify splice equipment according to
range and application• State the use of a variety of mechanical
splices, accessories and splice protectionhousings
• State the use of splice management andprotection systems and procedures forworking with multi element cablescontaining at least 24 fibres within an ODF
Outcome 6Test fibre optic links
Practical activitiesYou will:• Test fibre continuity using a visible light
source• Measure the insertion loss using an infrared
light and power meter• Test link performance using Optical Time
Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) techniques
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• State the range of test methods and the
purpose of testing to measure cableperformance
• State the use and principles of operation of test equipment
• State the use of testing equipment andprocedures
• State the application and operation of an OTDR
• State the procedures for testing inaccordance with relevant EuropeanStandards and test conditions
• Explain how to apply and operate testequipment to prevent sources of error
• Explain the results and recognise acceptablelink and component performance withreference to relevant specification andrecord the results on appropriatedocumentation.
CTTS LtdThe National Training Centre,Jubilee Place, Lindum Business Park,Station Road, North Hykeham,Lincolnshire LN6 3QX UKT: +44 (0)1522 880900F: +44 (0)1522 880901E: [email protected]
Cable TelecommunicationsTraining Services Ltd
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CopperCabling inan InternalEnvironmentThis unit is concerned with the safe installation,
procedures and testing of copper communication
cables. With the phenomenal growth of Data
Communications and the Internet, there is a real
requirement for trained technicians who can install
and test data networks for a wide range of
applications. Utilising our LIVE Ethernet and
LAN/WAN simulators, we bring the reality of the
working environment into the classroom.
This course gives you all the skills you need
to install and test copper based
communications cables.
CITY & GUILDS 3667-02 Unit 104Level 2 Award in Communications Cabling
TerminationTechniques
Voice Cabling
Cabling Media andInfrastructures
Testing Standards
Unit 104 Copper Cabling in an Internal Environment
Outcome 1Work safely with copper cabling in aninternal environment
Practical activitiesYou will:• Conduct a risk assessment prior toinstallation of copper cables in an internalenvironment
• Work safely when installing, terminating andtesting copper cables in an internalenvironment
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• State the rules for safe working with coppercabling when undertaking installation
• State the rules for safe working with coppercabling when carrying out preparation
• State the rules for safe working in terms ofelectrical safety
• State the safe use of battery/electricallypowered test equipment and power leads
Outcome 2Understand basic electrical theory andsafety with reference to datacommunications cabling
Practical activitiesYou will:• Use a multi-meter to measure voltage andresistance
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• State the materials that make up electricalconductors and insulators
• Explain capacitance and inductance andtheir relationship to an electrical cable
• Identify analogue and digital signals
• Identify SI measurement prefixes
• Describe the relationship between MHz andMbits
• Explain return loss, equal level far end crosstalk (ELFEXT), powersum calculations, delayskew, propagation delay, attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio (ACR), length, attenuation,near end cross talk (NEXT), wire map, dcloop resistance, normal velocity ofpropagation (NVP) and bandwidth
• State the effect of copper cable signalling
• State the rules for copper cable installationand management
Outcome 3Install copper communication cabling,following recommended installationprocedures in accordance with currentapplicable standards
Practical activitiesYou will:• Check cable and components beforeinstallation
• Undertake a site survey prior to commencingwork
• Check that correct cable laying proceduresare followed
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• State the various cable topologies availablefor the installation of copper cables
• State the different cable types available foruse in copper networks
• State the relevant classes, standards andcategories of cabling
• State the installation techniques
• State the rules and any special precautionsto be observed when carrying outinstallation
Outcome 4Terminate copper communication cabling
Practical activitiesYou will:• Terminate connectors in accordance withmanufacturer’s recommendations andcorrectly mount connectors intocommunications panels, wall and floorboxes, cabinets and frames
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• Explain how to use cable preparation andtermination tools
• State how to terminate registered jack (RJ)45 connectors from at least three vendorson to UTP and FTP cabling
• State the method of termination RJ 11/linejack unit (LJU) or other relevant connectorsto telephone cable
• State how to terminate Cat 5e patch leads
• State insulation displacement contact (IDC)methods of terminating multi-core coppercables within wiring systems and 110 blockwiring systems
• State the rules and any special precautionsfor termination
• Describe how to terminate co-axial cablewith Bayonet N Connectors (BNC)
Outcome 5Test FTP, UTP and multi-core copper links
Practical activitiesYou will:• Test FTP and UTP copper cable permanentlinks
• Test a multi-core cable installation
• Test installations to relevant performancestandards
• Test a telephone cabling system
Underpinning knowledgeYou will be able to:• Explain the importance of testing cablingplant installations
• State the applications of national andinternational wiring standards
• Describe the cabling topology
• Explain the application and use ofcontinuity and loop testing equipment
• Explain split pairs, transposed/crossed pairs,reversed pairs and mixed pairs
• State the correct methods of measuringNEXT from both ends of the cable, ACR,return loss (dB), cable length, (dc) resistance(Ohms), propagation delay, cableattenuation, delay skew, wire maps, FEXTand ELFEXT and powersum calculations
• State the methods for testing telephonecabling
CTTS LtdThe National Training Centre,Jubilee Place, Lindum Business Park,Station Road, North Hykeham,Lincolnshire LN6 3QX UKT: +44 (0)1522 880900F: +44 (0)1522 880901E: [email protected]
ANTHONY MCGRATH
Ex Royal Navy
Datacomms Engineer
DUNCAN LISLE
Ex RAF
Cat 5/6, Fibre & Air Blown Fibre Installer
Success stories
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N R A S WASigning, Lighting and Guarding
NRASWA stands for The New Road& Street Works ActThe qualification is the City & Guilds 6156 StreetWorks Excavation & Reinstatement Unit 2 Signing,Lighting & Guarding for Operatives.
This is a mandatory qualification required by employersfor engineers and technicians carrying out works onpublic highways and footpaths, such as installing cables,CCTV, fibre optic jointing, working on street cabinets,running fibre to the home.
You will learn:
• The Code of Practice for Safety of Street Works andRoad Works
• Carry out on site Risk Assessments
• Undertake site surveys
• Protect pedestrians, vehicular traffic and site personnel
• Make provision for portable vehicle activated trafficlights
• Signing, lighting & guarding of the works areain accordance with the Code of Practice
Also available is Unit 10, Monitoring SigningLighting & Guarding for Supervisors.
CITY & GUILDS 6156 Unit 2
Operatives
Vehicle ActivatedSystems
Current Legislation
The Code of Practice
Cable TelecommunicationsTraining Services Ltd
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N R A S WASigning, Lighting and Guarding for SupervisorsNRASWA stands for The New Road& Street Works ActThis qualification is the City & Guilds 6156 StreetWorks Excavation & Reinstatement Unit 10 MonitoringSigning, Lighting & Guarding for Supervisors.
This is a mandatory qualification required by employersfor engineers and technicians supervising works on publichighways and footpaths, such as installing cables, CCTV,Fibre optic jointing, working on street cabinets, runningfibre to the home.
You will be able to:
• Monitor a work site survey
• Monitor site safety
• Monitor action taken to protect pedestrians, vehicular traffic and site personnel
• Monitor provision of portable traffic signs
Also available is Unit 2, Signing, Lighting & Guarding for Operatives.
MONITORING SIGNING, LIGHTING &GUARDING FOR SUPERVISORS Unit 10
CTTS LtdThe National Training Centre,Jubilee Place, Lindum Business Park,Station Road, North Hykeham,Lincolnshire LN6 3QX UKT: +44 (0)1522 880900F: +44 (0)1522 880901E: [email protected]
DANNY GRIMLEY
Ex Infantry
Cable TV Installer
Success stories
STU CONNOR
Ex Army
Comms Engineer, London
See more success stories at:www.cable-training.co.uk and view the‘been there done that’ section.
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AccessNetworksModern access networks are being built across Europe
deploying the latest technologies from ADSL to Fibre
To The Home 21st century networks technologies and
topologies set new challenges for the technicians and
engineers working in the access network domain.
This qualification provides the learners with the
underpinning knowledge and practical skills to meet
the challenges and needs of the industry.
BTEC ADVANCED AWARD LEVEL 3
Outside Plant
Network Testingand Activation
Overhead Networks
Termination Techniques
BTEC Advanced Award in Access Networks
UNIT 1ACCESS NETWORKSSYSTEMS
Module 1Overview of Core, Metropolitan and AccessNetworks
You will learn:• Where Access Networks fit into a nationaltelecommunications network. OSI SevenLayer Model
Module 2HFC Networks
You will learn:• Resistance Circuits and Ohms Law
• AC Waveforms
• Decibels and Reference Levels
• Digitising Analogue Information and Data Signal Generation
• Modulation Techniques, PCM, QAM, QPSK,COFDM, AM, FM
• Analogue and Digital Television Signals,MPEG-2 Encoding
• Digital CATV and Telephony SystemTopology (Digital Media Centre, RegionalHeadends and Hub Sites)
• Fibre Nodes and Repeater Amplifiers
• Coaxial and Optical Fibre Cables andAssociated Components
• CNR and Bit Error Ratio
• Forward and Reverse Paths
• Functions of Subscriber Installed Equipment– Set Top Box, Cable Modem
• Test Equipment
Module 3Passive Optical Networks
You will learn:• Emerging Technologies
• FTTX
• PON
• FTTH
• BPON, GPON, GEPON, APON
• Optical Line Terminal (OLT)
• Optical Network Terminal (ONT)
• Fibre Optic Splitters
• OSP & ISP
Module 421st Century Access Networks
You will learn:• Key Technologies
• Internet Protocol (IP)
• Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)
• Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)
• Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
• Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
• Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM)
• ATM, XDSL, MSAM
• Telephony theory (analogue and digital),ISDN, access and core networks
• Basic elements of TDM systems – switching,multiplexing, PDH, SDH, basic and primaryrates, ISDN 2 Mbs circuits, ADSL and ATM
• Functions of customer installed equipment –telephone circuit, Centrex, Fax
Module 5Installation of Access Networks
You will learn:
• Health & Safety, Risk Assessment working atheight
• Customer Skills
• Common Sense of Decorum
• Preparation, Tooling, Equipment
• Surveying Drop Path
• ISP
• OSP
• Coaxial Cables
• Siamese drop cables
• IDC Termination Techniques
• Telephone Cables
• Coaxial F Connectors
• Multiple Pair Voice CW1308
• DPs
• MDF’s
• Test Equipment
• Multi-meters 9083
• TDR’s
• Spirient Hawk Testers
• Gas Testing OSP
UNIT 2INSTALLATION,MAINTENANCE ANDSERVICE OF ACCESSNETWORKS
Module 6Installation of Subscribers EquipmentYou will learn:• Installation of Customer PremisesEquipment (CPE)
• Network Terminal Equipment (NTE)• Telephony circuits, Modems and set topboxes home hubs coaxial drop cables
• Access Network Subscribers Installation • Access Testing Copper, Fault-Finding &Rectification Telephony, CATV and Modems
• Use of Test Equipment• SLM
• TDR’s • Telephone Butt Sets• Tone and Probe Generators • Fault Diagnosis
Module 7Optical Fibre Access NetworksYou will learn:• Optical Fibre Light Basics• Fibre Splicing & Connectorising• Insertion Loss Measurement (ILM)• Smart Test Equipment • Access Network Testing Optical Fibres • Access OTDR Testing
CTTS LtdThe National Training Centre,Jubilee Place, Lindum Business Park,Station Road, North Hykeham,Lincolnshire LN6 3QX UKT: +44 (0)1522 880900F: +44 (0)1522 880901E: [email protected]
STEWART WYLLIE
Ex Army
Cable Installer, Canada
BILL PRIDEAUX
Ex Royal Navy Chef
Cable TV Installer
NATHAN CHERRY
Ex Royal Irish
Fibre Engineer in Afghanistan
Success stories
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Concepts of Designingand Planning aCommunicationsInfrastructure and optionalplanning units for internaland external networksThis certificate is aimed at experienced cable installers
looking to enhance their promotion prospects or move
into telecoms infrastructure planning roles. This course
is also ideal for those looking at project management
within the telecoms sector who will have to work with or
control designed network plans. The Level 3 Certificate
in Designing and Planning Communications Networks
combines the study of current telecommunications and
computer networks, planning and project management.
The core unit C&G 3667-03 301 must be completed
in addition to one of the optional units of
Unit 302 Internal Networks, Unit 303 External
Overhead Networks and Unit 304 External
Underground Networks to achieve the full
level 3 award.
CITY & GUILDS 3667-03 Units 301, 302, 303, 304
Level 3 Certificate in Designing and Planning Communications Networks
Understandingexternal plans
Planning DistributionNetworks
Accurate SurveyingTechniques
Ducted Networks
Level 3 Certificate in Designing and Planning Communications Networks
UNIT 301As an infrastructure planner you will have tobalance technical design with costs andcustomer needs. Your design will haveimplications to the installers and assetmanagement. Successful planning will make abusiness or team more efficient and costeffective. Your network costing’s and leadtimes are very important as part of thebusiness case and contract bidding process.Good planning is also required for network andproduct warranties. This unit also coverspreliminary surveys which can satisfy abusiness case for new or network upgrades.
There are 6 outcomes to this unit:1. Understand terms and definitions and thedifferent types of communicationinfrastructures
2. Explain the principles of planning and itsimportance to its drivers
3. Explain the importance of 3rd party issuesand the different types of survey and discussthe importance of assured pathways/routes
4. Discuss the relevance of the Operatorlicense, other legislative requirements andCodes of Practice
5. Interpret a customer need in terms of anengineering scope of works and gather theappropriate information
6. Use Project Management tools andtechniques to support the provision of anetwork infrastructure in a range ofenvironments. Produce documentation forrecording infrastructure
UNIT 302(you must successfully complete the core Unit 301to be awarded this unit)
Design and plan for an internal networkcabling infrastructure.
This unit will cover the preliminary anddetailed surveys required to plan an internaltelecommunications network. Your design willhave to cater for multiple telecoms serviceswithout interfering with other utilities. You willbe required to use building and floor plans,adapt them as required and generate newplans with your survey details. You will produceaccurate GANTT and PERT charts as part ofyour overall submission along with all of therequired records covering backbone andhorizontal cabling, telecoms outlets, floordistributors, pathways and voice block wiringsolutions. You will also have to apply therelevant industry standards to your design anduse these standards as an authority.
There are 5 outcomes to this unit:1. Prepare for and carry out a site survey forthe provision of an internal NetworkingCabling Infrastructure (NCI)
2. Identify a range of options for the provisionof internal NCI services and select theoptimum routes
3. Produce designs for the provision of aninternal NCI
4. Produce detailed plans for an internal NCI
5. Coordinate the provision of an internal NCI
UNIT 303Design and plan for an external overheadnetwork cabling infrastructure (you mustsuccessfully complete the core Unit 301 tobe awarded this unit).
This unit will provide the learner with thebasic principles needed to plan an externaloverhead cable route. Learners will be able todevelop an understanding of how externalcommunications infrastructures are specified,planned and provided. Overhead poles intelecommunications networks are still a viablemeans of network service delivery. Relativelycheap and easy to install they can quicklyexpand any network or give it increasedflexibility. There are also a number ofdownsides to overhead networks so knowingwhen and where you can use them is essential.You will look at pole types and the kind ofground where they are required. How they areintegrated into existing infrastructure,avoidance from power lines, aesthetics andcosts.
There are 5 learning outcomes to this unit.The learner will be able to:1. Prepare for and carry out a site survey forthe provision of an external overheadtelecoms infrastructure
2. Produce preliminary designs for theprovision of an external overheadcommunications cabling infrastructure andselect the optimum solution
3. Produce a design for the provision of anexternal overhead communications cablinginfrastructure
4. Produce detailed plans for an externaloverhead communications cablinginfrastructure
5. Determine the workflow activities for theprovision of an external overheadcommunications cabling infrastructure.
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UNIT 304Design and plan for an external undergroundNetwork Cabling Infrastructure (you mustsuccessfully complete the core Unit 301 tobe awarded this unit).
This unit will provide the learner with the basicprinciples needed to plan an undergroundcable route. Learners will be able to develop anunderstanding of how an external,underground, communications infrastructure isspecified, planned and provided. All new buildsparticularly in housing will ideally require anunderground network, but should this bedirectly buried or within a ducted system.What about chambers and turning pits. Whattype of frame and covers are required forpathways or roads. Ultimately will yournetwork be accepted by BT or other networkprovider? If not your new housing estate willonly be connected to the existing network withlengthy and expensive delays.
There are 5 outcomes to this unit.The learner will be able to:1. Prepare for and carry out a preliminary sitesurvey for the provision of an externalunderground telecoms infrastructure
2. Produce preliminary designs for theprovision of an external undergroundcommunications cabling infrastructure andselect the optimum solution
3. Produce a design for the provision of anexternal underground communicationscabling infrastructure
4. Produce detailed plans for an externalunderground communications cablinginfrastructure
5. Determine the workflow activities for theprovision of an external undergroundcommunications cabling infrastructure