Telecommunications

Formally known as BB1M. This assessment will test the delegate's knowledge of building modular jointing chambers. This module covers the excavation, base preparation, installation of the modular rings, ironwork and duct entries.

Formally known as CD1. This assessment will test the delegate's knowledge of core drilling jointing chambers. This module covers the core drilling of modular, brick and concrete (reinforced and unreinforced) jointing chambers for the installation of Duct 54, 56 and small ducts.

Formally known as DB1. The module target audience are engineers working on the Openreach network including Contract Partners. This assessment will test the delegate's knowledge of Clearing duct blockages.

Formally known as DL1. The module target audience are engineers working on the Openreach network including Contract Partners. This assessment will test the delegate's knowledge of installing Duct 54 and 56. The module covers the installation of single way and 2 way duct only. For laying multi-way duct exceeding 2 ways the operative will require Duct Laying 2 for which the Q021 module is a pre-requisite.

Formally known as FCFW1. This module checks the Delegates understanding & ability to complete frame and cover renewal in the footway of cover no 2, 4, 6,110, 111, cover carriageway 4 & covers precinct using current working practices and quality standards.

This module is essential for anyone carrying out civils work in the Openreach network. The target audience for this accreditation is anyone working on the Openreach network including Contract Partners.

The module assesses the delegate's knowledge and ability to increase space in the upper pole envelope by moving the top bass step downwards in line with the current PIA terms and conditions and also to understand the new upper envelope of space and its measurement.

This accreditation covers 3 modules, Module 1 training designed to develop the delegates knowledge of the Openreach Overhead Infrastructure. Module 2 equips the delegates with the necessary skills to undertake a safe PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access) Pole Survey. Module 3 accreditation access the delegates knowledge by demonstrating the competency required to complete an effective PIA Pole Survey.

This accreditation covers 3 modules, Module 1 training designed to develop the delegates knowledge of the Openreach Underground Infrastructure. Module 2 equips the delegates with the necessary skills to undertake a safe PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access) Duct Survey. Module 3 accreditation access the delegates knowledge by demonstrating the competency required to complete an effective PIA Duct Survey.

The accreditation covers the engineering techniques used to deploy cable and Sub Duct up to a maximum diameter of 25mm within the Openreach underground infrastructure safely. It also covers the agreed network quality standards associated with PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access) CP (Communication Provider) cable deployment. The accreditation consists of a questionnaire and practical assessment.

The accreditation covers the engineering techniques used to deploy drop cable up to a maximum diameter of 7mm within the Openreach Overhead infrastructure safely. It also covers the agreed network quality standards associated with PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access) CP (Communication Provider) cable deployment. The accreditation consists of a questionnaire and practical assessment.

The accreditation covers the engineering techniques used to deploy drop cable up to a maximum diameter of 7mm within the Openreach Overhead infrastructure safely from a MEWP only. It also covers the agreed network quality standards associated with PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access) CP (Communication Provider) cable deployment. The accreditation consists of a questionnaire and practical assessment.

3 day course covering the safe and effective use of blown fibre equipment to install telecommunications cable.

This module is essential for anyone carrying out basic fibre testing from the ONT to the Splitter.

2 day course covering the theory and best practice of blown fibre installation.

This course will give the delegate the knowledge, experience and confidence of specification and successful installation of fibre optic cables.

This module is essential for anyone carrying out Fibre to The Premises (FTTP), Lead to Cash (L2C), Overhead (OH) and Underground (UG) Provision Step 1

This is assessment only, no additional training is provided. This assessment consists of two parts, a questionnaire and a practical session. It will check the delegates understanding & ability to complete provision of the UG (Underground) and OH (Overhead) network from an Aggregation Node to the CBT (Connectorised Block Terminal) using current working practices and quality standards.

This module consists of three parts, a questionnaire and two practical sessions. It will check the delegates understanding & ability to complete O/H (Overhead) fibre cabling using the correct working practices and quality standards.

This module is essential for anyone carrying out Ribbon Fibre splicing.

The module target audience are engineers and Contract Partners completing internal cabling within Exchanges.

This module consists of two parts, a questionnaire and a practical session. It will check the delegates understanding & ability to complete provision of the UG (Underground) and OH (Overhead) network from an Aggregation Node to the CBT (Connectorised Block Terminal) using current working practices and quality standards.

This module consists of two parts, a questionnaire and a practical session. Content: It will check the Delegates understanding & ability to complete the provision of underground FTTP network from an Aggregation node to the Connectorised Block Terminal (CBT) using current working practices and quality standards

This assessment will test the delegate's knowledge of Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) - Multi Dwelling Units (MDU) Plan & Build (P&B) activities

This assessment will check the Delegate's understanding & ability of providing a FTTP customer's fibre from the CSP (Customer Service Point) to the ONT (Optical Network Termination) and the fitting of the equipment in the customer's premises including data extension wiring if applicable.

This course will check the Delegates understanding & ability to complete the provision and renewal of Dropwire, over a road crossing as a 'singleton worker'. This module also includes an observation exercise based around quality standards and a practical covering the termination of Dropwire and underground cable, on various Box Connections. All tasks must be completed using current working practices and quality standards.

It will check the Delegates understanding & ability to complete the provision of Lightweight Aerial Cabling, including the termination on wooden poles using current working practices and quality standards.

This assessment will test the delegates knowledge of heavyweight aerial cabling, including the termination on wooden poles.

This module consists of two parts: a questionnaire and a practical assessment. It will check the Delegate's understanding & ability in the use of equipment and methods associated with heavy cabling and Sub-duct Mono-bore 5 (SDMB5) installation/repair. This will include setting up a site for cabling and carrying out heavy cabling/SDMB5 in the access network.

This module consists of a questionnaire and practical assessment. Content: This assessment will test the delegate's knowledge of and ability to install underground cables or drawrope where hand rodding is the chosen option.

This assessment will test the delegate's knowledge of and ability to install OFN cables in the U/G network where hand rodding is the chosen option, using current working practices and quality standards. It also covers fitting a no drill Mobra or flat bar for a CBT. Support, restraint and labelling will also be checked, this is to ensure understanding of the Quality standards

The target audience for this accreditation is anyone working on the Openreach network including Contract Partners. This module is essential for anyone carrying out poling in the Openreach network.

The Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (SHEA) suite of schemes have been developed in collaboration with industry to provide a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the utilities sector, in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines. It is designed for individuals who require access to operational sites within the telecommunications industry, both permanent and temporary, at all levels including operatives, supervisors and management.

It will check the Delegates understanding & ability to complete the provision of Lightweight Aerial Cabling, including the termination on wooden poles using current working practices and quality standards.

Updated CFIT Fibre

This module is essential for anyone carrying out Fibre to The Premises (FTTP), Lead to Cash (L2C), Overhead (OH) and Underground (UG) Provision Step 1

This course will give the delegate the knowledge, experience and confidence of specification and successful installation of fibre optic cables.

2 day course covering the theory and best practice of blown fibre installation.

This module is essential for anyone carrying out basic fibre testing from the ONT to the Splitter.

This course contains training prior to taking the assessment . This accreditation is a mandatory requirement for Partners who have team members registered under Survey/Planning based activities. This will test the delegate’s knowledge of undertaking a survey and the factors that must be considered, Environmental obligations, Obligation under the Telecommunications Code, Obligation under the Regulations and Obligation under the Town & Country Planning acts.