Network Cable Installer Apprentice

DATA INSTALLATION & SUPPLIES (NORTHERN) LTD

Cleckheaton, BD19 3QR

Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 July 2024

Print

Contents

Summary

VQ Solutions is seeking a dedicated individual to join the team at Data Installation and Supplies as a Network Cable Installer. In this varied role, you will be responsible for installing, testing, and terminating fibre and copper networks.

Annual wage
£23,920 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Network cable installer (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shift work. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 2 October

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

1

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 Cat5e Cat6/7 UTP, STP, 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 29, Moorland Industrial Centre

Law Street

Cleckheaton

BD19 3QR

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.

    • 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 4)
    • 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

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Patience
    • Good time management
    • Flexibility
    • Determination

    Other requirements

    Due to the nature of the role and the travel that is included, a driving licence would be desirable.

    About this company

    Data Installation and Supplies has been trading for over 39 years in the network technology sector. The Company has seen substantial growth over the past 10 years and wants to continue this development with the additions to its highly skilled onsite engineering team. This family run business offers a friendly working environment with the opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their skills and knowledge through training and working with a fantastic team.

    After this apprenticeship

    The majority of our apprentices are offered full-time roles upon the successful completion of their apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    VQ SOLUTIONS LTD

    Amanda Mackenzie

    recruitment@vqsolutions.co.uk

    01423 740006

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000266500.

    Apply now

    Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

    When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.