Network Cable Installer Apprentice

Summary

VQ Solutions are looking for a hardworking, determined individual to join the growing team at FMS as a Network Cable Installer. FMS have an excellent track record of training and progressing their apprentices. You will work and train on-site with their time-served engineers on national projects throughout the UK.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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Training course

Network cable installer (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday. Shifts are to be confirmed. Evenings, early starts and late finishes will be required as part of the role. Overtime will also be available.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 26 May 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Installation of Cat5e/Cat6/Fibre Optic Cabling (cable pulling)
Termination of Cat5e/Cat6/Fibre Optic Cabling
Installation of communication racks and hardware
Installation of wireless access point hardware
Creating method statements
Installing CCTV and security systems

Where you’ll work

I 2 MANSFIELD
UNIT 8 HAMILTON COURT
MANSFIELD
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
NG18 5FB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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

You will work towards an Advanced level Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship delivered by VQ Solutions. You will have a dedicated VQ Mentor, and will also be supported internally by your manager.

During this apprenticeship, you will develop a portfolio, attend training courses, and have monthly reviews. All apprenticeship work will be completed during working hours.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Minimum C/4)

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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Good time management
Flexibility
Determination

Other requirements

As an apprentice national roaming engineer you will be working on sites according to client project requirements. As work is undertaken throughout the U.K. a car and a willingness to travel is essential.

About this company

FMS Data Cabling Ltd is an established provider of voice and data network cabling services since 2002. From their offices in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire they service valued clients nationwide.

After this apprenticeship

The majority of apprentices are offered a full-time role upon the successful completion of their apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VQ SOLUTIONS LTD

Recruitment Team

recruitment@vqsolutions.co.uk

01423 740006

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314783.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 23 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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