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Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship
VQ Solutions are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join the team at Communication Cabling Services as a Network Cable Installer while completing a Level 3 Apprenticeship. This exciting role involves the installation, testing, and termination of fibre and copper networks, providing valuable hands-on industry experience.
What you'll do at work
- Installation of Copper and Fibre Optic Cabling (cable pulling)
- Termination of Copper and Fibre Optic Cabling
- Installation of containments
- Diagnose and rectify faults
Where you'll work
72 ST. JOHNS ROAD
KETTERING
NN15 5AZ
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
VQ SOLUTIONS LTD
Training course
Network cable installer (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Install copper cabling components for Local Area Networking (LAN). Carry out maintenance tasks on copper cable networks. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
- Install fibre optic cabling components for Local Area Networking LAN and Wide Area Network WAN infrastructure. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
- Conduct testing on copper cabling in accordance with equipment manufacturer's procedures, compliant to industry standards, interpret results and rectify failures.
- Carry out testing of fibre optic cabling using an optical loss test set, Tier 1 and fibre inspection tool in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s procedures, and compliant to industry standards.
- Analyse copper and fibre test results and provides certification to the customer.
- Prepare, constructs and installs telecommunications equipment cabinets, either pre-built or from flat-pack. Arrange and install fixtures and fittings for the intended use. Selects network equipment components for installation into cabinets, differentiating between switches and routers.
- Work at height in a safe manner.
- Work in confined spaces by implementing health and safety procedures, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.
- Apply health and safety working practices to keep themselves and others safe.
- Analyse plans, make decisions about equipment types and quantity, and predict time frames.
- Assess the requirements for cable containment by type and size to build a pathway suitable for routing data cables. Install containment systems, using tools and methods for cutting, shaping and mounting tray, basket trunking and conduit.
- Install end-point equipment using fixings and media.
- Interpret the customer statement of requirements to determine the quantity and quality of components to be used in the cable network.
- Quantify equipment requirements and timelines for tasks to be carried out.
- Communicate with key stakeholders in the customer's organisation including the customer, the construction design and management CDM co-ordinator, the project manager and the information technology IT security officer.
- Maintain cyber security, applying processes and procedures aimed at protecting data confidentiality.
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Training schedule
- You will work towards a Level 3 Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship delivered by VQ Solutions
- During this apprenticeship, you will develop a portfolio, attend block courses and have regular mentor reviews
- In addition, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a full member of the Institute of Telecommunications Professionals on completion
- The best part? All apprenticeship work will be completed during working hours
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Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade Minimum C/4)
Desirable qualifications
UK Driving licence in:
- Driving Licence (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Good time management
- Ability to prioritise
- Determination
Other requirements
As an Apprentice National Roaming Engineer, you will work on various sites in line with client project requirements. Because the role involves travelling across the UK, a strong willingness to travel is essential.
You will also be required to work night shifts on occasion and spend periods working away from home.
Family-run cabling firm based in Kettering, operating throughout the UK. Specialising in high-quality data cabling solutions, the company provides efficient, reliable, and professional services to a wide range of clients, delivering projects to the highest standards while maintaining excellent customer service.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The majority of our apprentices are offered full-time roles upon the successful completion of their apprenticeship
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
VQ SOLUTIONS LTD
Recruitment Team
recruitment@vqsolutions.co.uk
01423 740006
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036106.
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