BICSI Authorized Training Facility
A BICSI Authorized Training Facility (ATF) is a BICSI-approved site that is licensed to offer BICSI installation training.
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Available Classes
5 Day Course | BICSI CECs: 35
Class Information:
Get your foot in the door and a head start on your competition with BICSI's comprehensive orientation to the information and communications technology (ICT)
industry. This intensive five-day course is designed to provide entry level ICT cabling installers with the background, knowledge and basic skills needed to function effectively on the job.
Who Should Attend:
Anyone looking for an introduction, or wanting to know more about cabling installation
Knowledge & Skills:
Must be able to distinguish between different colors and possess dexterity to complete fine motor tasks
Course Materials:
Students must bring the printed version of the "Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM)" to class. The manual will be included and available for pickup immediately after registration.
5 Day Course | BICSI CECs: 35
Class Information:
This course sets the foundation of copper-based structured cabling system installation. The course begins with an overview of copper transmission principles,
professionalism, life safety and general industry best practices, as related to copper. A significant amount of course time will then be spent on BICSI best
practices for the installation, termination, testing and retro fitting of copper cable. Additional topics covered will include BICSI best practices for pathways and
spaces; grounding, bonding and protection, and firestopping.
Who Should Attend:
Cabling installers who wish to expand their knowledge of the industry, learn new copper installation skills and continue to advance professionally.
Experience:
One or more years of current and verifiable ICT industry installation experience.
Knowledge & Skills:
Must be able to distinguish between different colors and possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks. Topics taught in class build upon what is taught in IN101.
Course Materials:
Students must bring the printed version of the "Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM)" to class. The manual will be included and available for pickup after immediately after registration.
5 Day Course | BICSI CECs: 35
Class Information:
This course sets the groundwork for optical fiber-based structured cabling system installation. The course will open with an overview of fiber transmission
principles, professionalism, life safety and industry best practices, as related to fiber. A significant amount of course time will then be spent on installation,
splicing, termination, testing and retrofitting of optical fiber cable. Additional topics covered will include pathways and spaces, fire stopping and an introduction
to field coordination.
Who Should Attend:
Cabling installers who wish to expand their knowledge of the industry, learn new optical fiber installation skills and continue to advance professionally.
Experience:
Two or more years of current and verifiable ICT industry installation experience.
Knowledge & Skills:
Must be able to distinguish between different colors and possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks. Topics taught in class build upon what is taught in IN101.
Course Materials:
Students must bring the printed version of the "Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM)" to class. The manual will be included and available for pickup after immediately after registration.
5 Day Course | BICSI CECs: 35
Class Information:
This course provides the necessary skill set of a structured cabling systems technician. An advanced study of copper splicing, testing and troubleshooting will
open this course. A significant amount of course time will then be spent on the splicing, testing and troubleshooting of optical fiber cable. The third major topic
covered in this class will be field coordination, including site surveys, blueprint reading, network infrastructure and project management. This course will also cover some special topics within ICT cabling installation.
Who Should Attend:
Highly experienced ICT cabling installers overseeing, planning and managing installation projects; individuals who hold the BICSI Installer 2 or both the Installer
2, Copper and Installer 2, Optical Fiber credentials.
Experience:
Three or more years of current and verifiable ICT industry installation experience REQUIRED.
Knowledge & Skills:
Must be able to distinguish between different colors and possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks. Topics taught in class build upon what is taught in IN225 and IN250.
Course Materials:
Students must bring the printed version of the "Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM)" to class. The manual will be included and available for pickup after immediately after registration.
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