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Cable TelecommunicationsTraining Services Ltd
ctts
BroadbandDistributionNetworks Quality Training To Meet
Quality Objectives
Cable Telecommunications Training Services has
developed a suite of practical based engineering
courses to support the Broadband Delivery UK
(BDUK) rollout.
Renowned for our innovative, practical and
facilitated approach, we have developed a unique
offering to meet the skills shortages of the current
engineering workforce. Our fully equipped modules
can prepare you for employment in modern
broadband distribution network engineering
techniques and methods.
Testing Networks
Air Blown Fibre DuctedNetwork
Health & Safety
Air Blown Fibre
BROADBAND DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
Module 1Network Topologies, ISP/OSP, connectivitysolutions for FTTP, FTTC, Brown Field andGreen Field Access Network Infrastructuresand Central Office Equipment.This module provides the network overviewsand underpinning knowledge of the biggerpicture.
Module 2Optical Consolidation Racks (OCR) FibreManagement and Splicing Practical
In this module engineers will be taught how tocorrectly strip optical fibre cables and managethem into bespoke optical consolidation racks.
Module 3Cables Optical Fibre: Cables Optical FibreIdentification, Handling, Stripping andPreparation TechniquesAt the end of this module engineers willbe able to:
• Identify and use correct hand tools
• Handle, strip and prepare Cable Optical Fibre96F 6.5mm;
• Handle, strip and prepare Mini-Cables 5 mm;
• Handle, strip and prepare Air Blown Fibrebundless
• Handle, strip and prepare Overhead DropCables
Module 4Safe Handling and Use of Heavy PlantAt the end of this module, engineers will beable to select and use a variety of:
• Cable Drum Trailers;
• Winches and Winching techniques;
• Cable Fleeting Devices
• Water Pumps
• Cable Rodding Machine
• Handle Optical Fibre Cable and Blown Fibre Tube Drums for safe transportation
Module 5Sub Duct and Blown Fibre Tubing MarkingTrimming and InstallingAt the end of this module engineers will beable to:
• Identify Sub Duct Types
• Install blown fibre manifolds
• Install tube Intercept Joints
• Handle blown fibre tubing UG 4, 8, 12 tube
• Handle blown fibre tubing OH
• Fit tube distribution closures
Module 6Installation of Sub Duct and Optical CablesThis module will teach engineers how to:
• Proof a cabling route
• Rod and rope the route
• Correctly complete form A55 blockagereporting
• Use pulling techniques for cable optical fibreand blown fibre tubing
Module 7Installation of Air Blown Fibre Cables5 – 13 mmIn this module, engineers will be taught thecorrect operation of a variety of air blown fibremachines. Engineers will learn:
• Safe use of high volume, trailer mounted compressors
• Safe use of hydraulic power packs
• Operation and maintenance of Blowing machines including CBS Tornado, CBS Breeze, Plumettaz Superjet, Plumettaz Minijet and CBS Air Stream
*As per clients’ machine type requirements
Module 8Installation of Air Blown Fibre Bundles1 – 3 mmIn this module, engineers will be taught to usea variety of air blown fibre technologymachines and associated equipment to installcable bundles 1 – 3 mm.
At the end of this module engineers will be ableto work with 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 Blown Fibre Units andportable compressors 10-15 bar. Engineers willlearn the operation and maintenance of highvolume blowing machines:
• Air Blown Fibre Machine 2A
• Air Blown Fibre Machine 3A
• Sirocco
• Plumettaz Ultimaz
• Plumettaz Microjet
• Plumettaz PRM 196
• Plumettaz Servojet
Module 9Outside Plant Fibre Closures and NodesOutside Plant Fibre Closures and Nodes.
This module will teach engineers how tocorrectly install a variety of closures used inbroadband distribution networks.
Engineers will learn the installation, splicingand fibre management of:
• Aggregation Node
• Splitter DP
• Primary Splitter Nodes
• Splitter DP
• Pole Mounted Splitter DP
• 32 fibre DP
• Primary Splitter Node 32F
• Primary Splitter Node 12F
• Splitter DP
• Track Joint
• Splitter Node GPon
• DSLAM Fibre Termination
Module 10Customer Premises Equipment Home andMulti Dwelling UnitsIn this module engineers will learn how tocorrectly install:
• Customer premises equipment in the home
• Customer premises equipment in multi- dwelling units
• Customer Wiring
• Home Hubs
• MDU drop solutions FDP & Splitter nodes
• Undertake network termination
Module 11Optical fibre test and measurementThis module will teach engineers how to:
• Test optical fibres and operate test equipment
• Continuity testing
• Insertion loss measurement
• Operate access PON optimised OTDR’s
Engineers will also learn:
• Fibre optics theory and laser safety
• Completion of system documentations, OTDR reports and records
Recommended bolt on Courses tosupport engineers working on theBDUK Project.The following courses can be added:
• City & Guilds 6156 Unit 2 Signing, Lighting & Guarding Operatives and Supervisors
• City & Guilds 6150-51 Working in Confined Spaces (Low Risk)
• EUSR Scheme Utility Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (Telecommunications) SHEA
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]
Broadband Distribution Networks
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Managing Passive OpticalNetworks and Air Blown FibreSystems21st Century Telecomms Networks are undergoing rapid
growth with major operators deploying passive optical
networks with high bandwidth applications such as
HDTV, VoIP and Fibre-To-The-Home, Triple Play Services
using air blown fibre technologies. This has created a
demand throughout Europe for skilled technical and
managerial staff in the use of Air Blown Fibre
Systems with an understanding of PONs.
This unique course delivers the most
up-to-date technology and practical hands-on-
training with cutting edge equipment.
BTEC ADVANCED AWARD LEVEL 3
PONARCHITECTURES
Passive Optical Networks
Tube Distribution Closures
Activation Testing
Blowing Equipment
BTEC Advanced Award in Managing PONs & Air Blown Fibre Systems
UNIT 1PASSIVE OPTICALNETWORKSThis unit develops an in-depthunderstanding of the recent globaldeployment of Fibre-To-The-x.
1. Limitations of currentcopper based architecturesused in the “last mile”(a) Common Basic Terms(b) Limitations of ADSL twisted pair and CATV
coaxial cable architectures in the “last mile”
(c) Main attributes of PONs(d) Examples of variations in FTTx
architectures
2. PON technologies and architectures(a) Explore different technologies available for
PONs (APON, BPON, GPON, EPON)(b) Examine the main function(s) and identify
typical wavelengths of OLT, splitter, ONT,FDH, EDFA
(c) Understand star, bus and ring PONtopologies
(d) Understand and explain the use of TDMAin PON networks, “ranging” and “time slotgranting”
3. Optical loss budgets(a) PON recommended fibre and its
parameters(b) Typical PON connectors types and their
losses(c) Fundamentals of Wavelength Division
Multiplexing(d) Use of a WDM coupler in a PON(e) Use of attenuators (f) Passive Optical Splitters(g) Effect on signal loss caused by a cascade
of splitters(h) Determine PON Optical Loss Budgets(i) Corrective measures when out of
specification
4. Outside plantinstallation and testing(a) Methods used to install fibre optic cables
in PONs(b) Optical Distribution Network (ODN)(c) ODN hardware(d) Optical tests following installation (e) Use of test instruments (f) Pre Activation Bi-directional Testing(g) “Active” Network Testing
UNIT 2AIR BLOWN FIBRESYSTEMSThis unit develops an understanding of themethodology and factors to consider whenplanning, installing and maintaining an airblown fibre system.
1. Blown fibre systemcomponents(a) Construction of basic fibre element types(b) Usages of basic fibre elements(c) Typical fibre units and fibre unit counts(d) Construction and colour coding of different
types of microduct tube assemblies(e) Use of sub-ducts, manifolds, chambers
and closures(f) Health and Safety Issues
2. Installation ofmicroduct network(a) Installation Methods(b) Design Structures(c) Minimum bend radii for fibre units, primary
tubes and tube bundles(d) Factors affecting blowing distances(e) Microduct bundle pulling tensions into
sub-duct(f) Microduct assembly and fibre unit stripping
techniques(g) Active and passive distribution points(h) Health & Safety (i) Install microduct network(j) Fit suitable enclosures, subscriber’s
premises interface, gas & water blockingdevices
3. Use and maintenanceof blowing equipment(a) Blowing equipment items(b) Pre-use checks on blowing equipment and
compressor(c) Fibre blowing techniques(d) Ducting and sub-ducting tests using the
compressor(e) Blow fibre units into installed microduct
network(f) Maintenance tests on installation
equipment
4. Design customisedblown fibre networks(a) Study recommended planning steps:
Customer Requirements; Product Map; Environmental Factors; Nodal Map
(b) Planning tutorials for FTTH networks(c) Plan and design a direct install network
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]
KENNY STEWART
Ex RAF
RoV Pilot/tech for an Aberdeen Companycurrently working in the Gulf of Mexico
STEVEN ARMSTRONG
Ex Royal Irish
Fibre Tech in Northern Ireland
Success stories
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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
See more success stories at:www.cable-training.co.uk and view the‘been there done that’ section.
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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
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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
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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]
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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
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N R A S W ASigning, Lighting and Guarding
NRASWA stands for The New Road& Street Works ActThe qualification is the City & Guilds 6156 StreetWorks Excavation & Reinstatement Unit 01 Signing,Lighting & Guarding for Operatives.
This is a mandatory qualification required by employers
for engineers and technicians carrying out works on
public 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 and
Road Works
• Carry out on site Risk Assessments
• Undertake site surveys
• Protect pedestrians, vehicular traffic and site personnel
• Make provision for portable vehicle activated traffic
lights
• Signing, lighting & guarding of the works area
in accordance with the Code of Practice
Also available is Unit S1, Monitoring SigningLighting & Guarding for Supervisors.
CITY & GUILDS 6156 Unit 01
Operatives
Vehicle ActivatedSystems
Current Legislation
The Code of Practice