Certified Premises Cabling Technician (CPCT)
This course is intended to define what structured cabling is by putting it into historical development context. The course covers standards used in premises cabling, copper, Fiber and wireless technologies used and corresponding components for multimode (OM1, OM2, OM3 and OM4) and single mode fibers, copper (UTP Cat 3, 5 and 6) and coax) and wireless. Student will learn how Wi-Fi technology is incorporated in cabling systems.
The course will also go into testing methods and testing equipment used. There will be hands on labs to show various types of materials used, tools and equipment. Students will learn various termination methods for multimode and single mode fibers.
It is the FOA certification for designers, installers and operators of premises cabling networks.
Learning Objectives
- Design a structured cable network
- Distinguish various types of cables.
- Prepare, Install, and terminate premises cables inside buildings & campus setup.
- Make SC, ST and LC connectors in the field.
- Make Cat5e and multimode fiber patch cords.
- Troubleshoot copper and fiber installation networks
- How fiber, copper, coax and wireless are integrated to form a structured cabling system
- Other fiber optic communication systems premises cable best practices
Delivered in Collaboration with
Fiber Optic Association (FOA) accreditation school #727
All persons working for or intending to work for telecommunication companies, ISPs, ICT consulting firms to carry out design, installation, and maintenance of cable networks. Also, those carrying out marketing of cabling equipment and materials may attend.