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Installer
Level I - (5 Days)
Entry level into the telecommunications cabling industry. The course
is designed for individuals with little or no cabling experience.
This intensive five-day course is designed to provide cabling installers
with the background, basic skills, and knowledge needed to function
effectively on the job. The curriculum includes lecture, reviews,
and hands-on lab exercises. At the completion of the course the
students will be expected to correctly demonstrate their acquired
skills through the BICSI generated hands-on exam, and a written
exam.
Course Materials:
Students will be provided with course workbook, notepads, and highlighters.
The BICSI Telecommunications Cabling Installation Manual will be
available to sign out for study purposes. The manual will not be
used in class, but is a great study tool for the written exam. The
manual is also available to be purchased from BICSI at www.BICSI.org.
Prerequisites:
Eighth grade math and reading skills are required.
Credits: 30 RCDD hours
Course cost: call or email to get current costs - Includes test
and registration fees, course materials, and workbooks.
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Installer
Level II - (5 Days)
This course is designed for the experienced telecommunications installers
who wish to expand their industry knowledge, learn new skills, and
continue to grow professionally. It is tailored to meet the needs
of cabling installers who want to stay abreast of the latest installation
practices and standards. At the completion of the course the students
will be expected to correctly demonstrate their acquired skills
through the BICSI generated hands-on exam, and written exam.
Course Materials:
Students will be provided with course workbook, notepads, and highlighters.
The BICSI Telecommunications Cabling Installation Manual will be
available to sign out for study purposes. The manual will not be
used in class, but is a great study tool for the written exam. The
manual is also available to be purchased from BICSI at www.BICSI.org.
Prerequisites:
Two or more years of recent, verifiable telecommunications/low voltage
cabling experience. Successful completion of BICSI's Installer level
I training class and exam is recommended.
Credits:
30 RCDD hours
Course cost:
call or email to get current costs. If Level I was skipped, or registration
has expired, there is an addtional cost.
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Technician
Level - (5 Days)
This is the most advanced phase of BICSI's Telecommunications Cabling
Installation Training Program. Parts of the previous two levels
are not covered in this program, however you are expected to know
them prior to entering this course. Previous Levels course completion
is strongly recommended. This level is tailored to meet the needs
of the leaders of projects, and is designed for the highly experienced
Installer. At the completion of the course the students will be
expected to correctly demonstrate their acquired skills through
the BICSI generated hands-on exam, and written exam.
Course Materials:
Students will be provided with course workbook, notepads, and highlighters.
The BICSI Telecommunications Cabling Installation Manual will be
available to sign out for study purposes. The manual will not be
used in class, but is a great study tool for the written exam. The
manual is also available to be purchased from BICSI at www.BICSI.org.
Prerequisites:
Five years or more of recent verifiable Telecommunications/low-voltage
cabling experience. Successful completion of previous two BICSI
Installer level training classes and exams are strongly recommended.
Credits:
30 RCDD hours
Course cost:
call or email to get current costs. If Installer level II was skipped,
or registration has expired, there is an additional cost.
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AMP
Act I - (2 Days)
This class covers the proper installation and terminating practices
required to install AMP's premises cabling system. It incorporates
a large amount of hands-on termination's to be performed in a lab
environment. Act I certification is required for AMP warranty certifications.
(Must have a minimum of 50%-certified installers performing the
installation).
Course Materials:
Students will be provided workbooks, note pads, highlighters, and
student kit. (Consumables)
Prerequisites:
None.
Credits:
14 hours BICSI CEC's
Course cost:
$650.00
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AMP
Act II - (2 Days)
This class is required to certify AMP premises cabling systems for
AMP warranties. Topics will cover testing and troubleshooting of
installed cabling. Includes extensive copper and fiber test equipment
hands-on training. AMP requires at least one Act II certified technician
responsible for the testing of the installation before the AMP warranty
can be issued.
Course Materials:
Students will be provided workbooks, note pads, and highlighters.
Prerequisites:
AMP Act I certification.
Credits:
14 hours BICSI CEC's
Course cost:
$650.00
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Flextray
- (1 day) Extra
Info
Topics will include overview of the TIA/EIA standards on cable supports.
Additionally there will be hands-on cutting and installation of
Flextray product, utilizing different supports, connections, and
cutting bends.
Prerequisites:
None.
Credits:
7 hours BICSI CEC's
Course cost:
$200.00
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Expanded
Copper/Fiber Terminating and Troubleshooting(2 Days)
This is a great course to get your BICSI CEC's. Class covers the
latest "to-date" Standards, large multi-pair copper preparation
and termination, fiber termination, breakouts, light meter, and
OTDR testing.
Prerequisites:
Previous BICSI Installer Level II or higher. Geared toward the more
experienced Installers.
Credits:
14 BICSI CEC's
Course
cost: $595.00
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Confined
Space Entrant/Attendant- (4 hours) Extra
Info
This course covers safe permit required confined space entry and
the responsibilities of the attendant. Definition of permit required
confined spaces, hazards associated with working within a confined
space, and understanding of the "Permit" process.
Prerequisites:
None.
Credits:
3 hours BICSI CEC's
Course cost:
$125.00
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Confined
Space Entrant Supervisor- (4 hours) Extra
Info
This course covers in greater detail the confined space permit process,
non-visual/visual hazards state, city, and county laws pertaining
to confined spaces, and policies and procedures during emergency/casualty
situations. Class will also cover a detailed hands-on process of
pre- evaluation to assess a confined space entry.
Prerequisites:
Confined Space Entrant/Attendant training.
'Credits:
3 hours BICSI CEC's
Course cost:
$150.00
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Introduction
to Voice/Data Cabling - (3 days) Extra
Info
This course is designed for the "New Hires" in the trade.
Instruction includes, industry related Standards and Codes. Hands-on
lab exercises include, installation of structured cabling, connectors,
termination of patch panels and jacks, connecting a PC and a telephone
through the (students installed) structured cabling system, and
verifying their correct operations. Also included is Confined Space
Entrant/Attendant training by OSHA authorized instructor.
Prerequisites:
None.
Credits:
7 hours BISCI CEC's
Course cost:
$595.00
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Asbestos
Awareness - (4 hours)
Course will cover the hazards associated with asbestos and their
long-term health effects. This course will enable the student to
recognize the dangers of asbestos exposure, as well as what to do
if asbestos is present at the jobsite.
Prerequisites:
None
Course cost:
$125.
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Fire
Stop (3M) - (3 hours)
Topics will cover an in-depth lecture, in addition to "hands-on"
lab exercises for the proper application of fire stop material and
policies surrounding them. Class will utilize 3M for the fire stop
material and provide the student with 3M certification. This
module is intended for those technicians who have not attended the
10-day COEI Basic Installation Skills class.
Prerequisites:
None
Course cost:
$250.00
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Termination and Troubleshooting - (6-8 hours)
This is a course designed to teach the student the proper methods
for multi-pair cable terminations. Various types of cable will be
covered in the course including ARMM, PE 89, and PE 39. Each student
will breakout, bullet bond, and terminate a 200 pair cable. In addition
the student will also test and troubleshoot the cable. This course
is designed for the entry level to experienced technician.
Prerequisites:
None
Course cost:
$250.00
Ramset/Redhead
Powder Actuated Tool - (2-3 hours)
The class will cover in detail, tool and operator safety, selecting
the proper power level for the gun, and cleaning procedures. Students
will review a safety video, completely disassemble and re-assemble
the powder-actuated guns, and complete a hands-on exercise. The
hands-on will consist of each student properly demonstrating safety,
and firing procedures for the gun. At the end of the course there
will be a short review, then a final exam.
Each student will receive an operator's certification card for the
Ramset/Redhead powder actuated tool, which is required by OSHA.
Prerequisites: None
Class cost:
$100.00
Hilti
Powder Actuated Tool - (2-3 hours)
The class will cover in detail, tool and operator safety, selecting
the proper power level for the gun, and cleaning procedures. Students
will review a safety video, completely disassemble and re-assemble
the powder-actuated guns, and complete a hands-on exercise. The
hands-on will consist of each student properly demonstrating safety,
and firing procedures for the gun. At the end of the course there
will be a short review, then a final exam. Each student will receive
an operator's certification card for the Hilti powder actuated tool,
which is required by OSHA.
Prerequisites:
None
Class cost:
$100.00
Scissor
Lift Training - (2 hours) Extra
Info
The scissor lift training course will cover functions of the
scissor lift, safety when using the scissor lift, and operator responsibilities.
The students will begin by watching a 30-minute video on the scissor
lift. The video will cover operational procedures, pre-inspection
procedures, safety procedures while using the lift, and shut-down
procedures. After the completion of the video, each student will
be given a copy of the ANSI standards (American National Standards
Institute) applicable to the scissor lift. The students will review
the standards, and then there will be a final exam.
At the end of the course the students will receive a certification
card for the scissor lift, as well as an A.T.T.S. certificate of
completion.
Prerequisites:
None
Cost: $125.00
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