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About the Role
VQ Solutions are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join the team at J Brand. This exciting role involves the installation, testing, and termination of fibre and copper networks, providing valuable hands-on industry experience. You may also complete company installations of IT systems.
What you'll do at work
- Assist with the installation of structured copper and fibre optic network cabling systems in commercial and industrial environments
- Learn to install, terminate, test and certify network cabling to industry standards
- Support experienced engineers in the installation, maintenance and fault-finding of network infrastructure
- Assist with the installation, configuration and maintenance of door access control systems
- Learn to install and maintain CCTV systems, including cameras, recording equipment and associated cabling
- Carry out basic fault diagnosis and troubleshooting of cabling, access control and CCTV installations under supervision
- Assist in surveying customer sites and preparing for installation work
- Ensure all installations comply with relevant industry standards, health and safety legislation, and company procedures
- Use a range of hand tools, power tools and specialist testing equipment safely and effectively
- Support the installation and configuration of IT equipment and systems delivered by the company for its customers
- Maintain accurate installation records, test results and job documentation
- Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues while working on-site
- Keep work areas safe, tidy and organised, ensuring good housekeeping practices are followed
- Travel to customer sites as required to support installation projects
Where you'll work
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The Archway Centre, Sheffield Interchange
Pond Hill
Sheffield
S1 2BG
What you'll learn
- 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
All apprenticeship work will be completed during working hours
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
- Driving License in:
- Car (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
VQ SOLUTIONS LTD
- Email: recruitment@vqsolutions.co.uk
- Phone: 01423740006
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042854.
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