Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship

Summary

VQ Solutions is seeking a dedicated individual to join the team at Advanced Communications based at their Southern office, as a Network Cable Installer. In this varied role, you will be responsible for installing, testing, and terminating fibre and copper networks.

Annual wage: £15,558.40 a year
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Training course: Network cable installer (level 3)
Hours: Working hours are 42.5 hours a week. These may be spread across days, evenings and weekends.
42 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 9 December
Duration: 1 year 1 month
Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Undertake the installation and termination of Cat6/6a and FTP Cable and associated patch panel and outlets
Single Mode and Multimode Fibre Optic installation and spliced termination into patch panels
Siting and installation of floor standing and wall mounted network cabinets
Working with lead engineers on numerous customer sites ranging from education through to food manufacturing with Data network, containment, cabinet, IPCCTV and door access installations

Where you’ll work

Unit 69a

Scottow Enterprise Park

Badersfield

NR10 5JR

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

VQ SOLUTIONS LTD

Your training course

Network cable installer (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.
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.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Minimum C/4)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Driving Licence (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Team working
Creative
Physical fitness
Flexibility
Ability to prioritise
Good time management

About this company

At Advanced Communications, our primary objective is to deliver solutions that save your business both time and money from the outset. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing flexible and custom built communication solutions tailored specifically to the unique needs of your business. This approach ensures that you only invest in services that are essential to your operations, avoiding unnecessary costs. We take the time to thoroughly understand your business, including its operational processes, goals, and challenges. By doing so, we are able to gather the critical insights necessary to identify and source the most appropriate communication solutions. This level of customisation and attention to detail allows us to offer a service that not only meets but exceeds your expectations, ultimately contributing to the efficiency and success of your business.

After this apprenticeship

Previous apprentices have progressed onto a Level 4 Network Engineer qualification

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VQ SOLUTIONS LTD

Recruitment Team

recruitment@vqsolutions.co.uk

01423 740 006

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274957.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 6 December at 11:59pm)

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