The course has been developed to enable learners to have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the principles of structured cabling system. Learners will review the elements of structured cabling systems and understand how a structured cabling system is designed. They will explore the components of data communication networks and understand the use of those when designing structured cabling systems. Learner will develop an understanding of the use of cabling and fibre optic communication systems in data transmission.

Learners will review techniques used when installing cabling and understand configuration when designing structured cabling systems. They will also understand the use of optical modulation when designing fibre optic networks and safety measures when handling fibre optic cable.

Key Content

• Understand Basics of Structured Cabling Systems: Cables, Data Transmission
• Communications Cabling Infrastructure
• Local and International regulations and standard
• Cabling Types, Layout and Topology
• Key Elements of Design of a Structured Cabling System: Work
• Area, Horizontal Cabling, Telecommunications Closet, Backbone Cabling, Network administration, System Documentation, Backup and Network Security
• Function of various components: Network Hardware, Network Software
• Fundamentals and Types of Multiplexing
• Understand and Conduct Cabling Installation Techniques including Connection, Termination and Splicing
• Understand and Achieve Effective Testing and Fault-finding
• Importance of Safety Planning and Risk Assessment
• Understand Parameters of Transmission
• Relevant Documentation and Legal Requirements

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse general types of incidents, technical issues and problems for Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems that impact infrastructure operations
• Conduct troubleshooting of general types of network-problems of low to mid-level complexity for Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems
• Apply operational procedures from developed Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems guides to respond to ad-hoc user requests
• Apply basic troubleshooting tools and techniques to resolve Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems technical issues or problems for end users within a defined turnaround time
• Execute routine tasks related to the administration, configuration and support of infrastructure, in line with broad guidelines
• Apply basic infrastructure configuration and administration techniques in accordance with guidelines and processes from an action plan to carry out tasks and activities outlined in infrastructure upgrade plan
• Apply basic troubleshooting tools and techniques to identify warning indicators or significant declines in Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems performance, following the roll out of upgrades or updates

Mode of Learning

Primary mode of learning for this course is Face-to-Face Classroom session. This will be supplemented with interactive Practical sessions which serves to connect newly-learned knowledge and skills with the realities of the workplace and jobs.