What is the Level 2 Award in Fibre Optic Cabling?
This 5-day City & Guilds 3668-02 Unit 202 course provides delegates with both the practical skills and the underpinning knowledge needed to work with fibre optic cabling safely. Unit 202 is one of 3 optional units to complete the level 2 full award.
To achieve the full award, you will need to complete the mandatory unit (unit 201), plus one other optional unit (202, 203 or 204).
You’ll learn basic installation practices: connecting fibre optic, splicing fibre optic cables, external enclosures and the practical skills required to terminate and test fibre optic cabling. Perfect if you are looking to add to your skill set by learning how to install fibre.
The course also teaches you about the components, equipment and working practices that are typical for both internal and external fibre optic installations.
Who is the course for?
The course is ideally suited for data comms cabling installers and network cabling technicians who have some previous experience in installing data cabling but are wishing to seek new skills and opportunities or are possibly required, as part of an expanding role, to possess a nationally recognised qualification.
Level 2 Award in Fibre Optic Cabling - Key Information
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1-6 Day courses available depending on the units that you want to complete
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City & Guilds accredited award
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Multiple-choice assessment with 30 questions and practical assessments covering different elements of the course
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The 202 unit is one of the optional units to complete the full award
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Gain knowledge and understanding of installation, splicing, termination and testing of fibre optic cable in patch panels/equipment racks (internal and external environments)
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Digital Certificate from City & Guilds (physical certificates can be requested)
Level 2 Award in Fibre Optic Cabling Learning Objectives
- Carry out a risk assessment and work safely with optical fibres in internal and external environments.
- Carry out an installation following recommended procedures.
- Prepare fibre optic cables using cable cutting and stripping tools for splicing.
- Splice together optical fibres.
- Test fibre optic links.
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Level 2 Award in Fibre Optic Cabling Course Content
1. Carry out a risk assessment and work safely with optical fibres in internal and external environments
- Conduct a risk assessment prior to installation of optical fibres in internal and external environments.
- Work safely when installing, splicing, terminating, and testing optical fibre in internal and external environments.
2. Carry out an installation following recommended procedures
- Check cable components before installation.
- Ensure appropriate cable installation procedures are followed.
- Test laid cable before jointing/termination.
- Follow verbal/written work plans and instructions.
3. Prepare fibre optic cables using cable cutting and stripping tools for splicing
- Identify characteristics of fibre optic cables for splicing.
- Select and use cable cutting and stripping tools.
- Prepare coated fibre for splicing.
4. Splice together optical fibres
- Splice optical fibres using splicing machine.
- Splice optical fibres using mechanical splices.
5. Test fibre optic links
- Identify fibre continuity and power budgets.
- Measuring insertion loss.
- Test performance links.
- Document results.
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Assessment and Certification
To achieve your qualification you will be assessed through:
- A 30-question multiple-choice exam taken online using City & Guilds’ exam portal
The multiple-choice exam is a closed book exam, which means you are not allowed to use any supporting or reference materials when you complete the exam e.g. a textbook.
You will also be required to complete timed practical assessments on the different elements of the course content.
Certification
You will be awarded a digital certificate on successful completion of this course. However, you will need to complete the mandatory unit (201) to be awarded the full award.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements to enrol on this course.
Level 2 Communications Cabling Full Award
Other units for the Level 2 Communications Cabling Full Award:
3668-02 Unit 201 Principles of Communications Cabling
This mandatory unit is for learners to develop their knowledge and understand of safe working practices including basic principles required to work in the telecommunications industry.
3668-02 Unit 203 Structured Cabling and Enterprise Networks
Learn how to install copper cabling and use techniques to terminate cables, modules, keystones etc.
3668-02 Unit 204 Air Blown Fibre
Develop an insight into the concepts involved with the installation of micro ducts and sub ducts, preblowing checks and blowing in fibre bundles.
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