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Training Program: Premise Wiring Systems Installer
Training code: PWT-PWSI
(3 days)
Updated: February 5, 2008
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Objectives
Course Description:: The Premise Wiring Systems Installer training is designed for those who design, install or maintain copper and fiber optic Systems. It identifies you as an installer who demonstrates a practical knowledge of copper and fiber optic theory, codes, standards and practices widely accepted in the Telecommunications Industry today. In addition this training incorporates hands-on training of copper and fiber termination, cable preparation, installation practices and certification testing procedures. Learn and perform skills which are applicable to all the functions required to safely and competently install copper and fiber communications cabling. All procedures and practices are instructed based on the latest EIA/TIA standards.
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Understand the EIA/TIA standards for category 5e, 6, 7 and beyond. |
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Understand the EIA/TIA standards for fiber optic cabling. |
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Know the performance specifications for the high performance Twisted Pair Media. |
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Understand Premise Wiring Test Equipment |
| • | Understand distance limitations, attenuation, near-end crosstalk, wire mapping and how to test these measurable electrical properties of copper and fiber media. |
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Understand the logical and physical organization of premise systems, the products and test equipment needed to install and maintain them; |
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Demenstrate basic skills needed to assemble, wire, and test various cabling systems including new advanced cabling systems by participating in hands-on lab exercises |
Audience Profile
The Premise wiring Systems Installer training is designed for those who design, install or maintain copper and fiber optic Systems. It identifies you as an installer who demonstrates a practical knowledge of copper and fiber optic theory, codes, standards and practices widely accepted in the Telecommunications Industry today. In addition this training incorporates hands-on training including copper and fiber terminations, cable preparations, installation practices and certification testing procedures. Learn skills which are applicable to all the functions required to safely and competently install copper and fiber communications cabling.
The following knowledge or experience level is desirable but not required:
| • | 1 year electrical or telecommunications voice\data experience |
| • | Basic knowledge of fiber optic cable types |
| • | Basic Knowledge of cabling pulling |
| • | Basic knowledge of cable installation |
| Basic knowledge of cable testing |
| • | Basic knowledge fiber connector types |
Requirements
Written exam required for Certified Professional – Premise Wiring Training Level 2 (FOCP-PWT2)- Certified Premise Wiring Systems Installer Cerfication
Toward Certification
When you complete the Premise Wiring Systems Installer (PWT-PWSI) course you receive a FiberOptic.com Certificate as a Premise Wiring Systems Installer (PWSI).
When you complete the Premise Wiring Systems Installer (PWT-PWSI) course and pass the certification exams you receive a FiberOptic.com Certificate as a Premise Wiring Systems Installer (PWT-PWSI) and are awarded the Fiberoptic.com Certified Professional Premise Wiring 2 designation. You also earn credit toward the next level of training certification:
Exam Guide
Written exams are designed to test the knowledge gained.
Hands-on exams are designed to validate skills
Upon successful completion of the optional exams the student is awarded the Fiberoptic.com “Certified Professional” Premisw Wiring Systems Level 2 designation and certification.
Pricing Package
| Training Course |
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| Premise Wiring Systems Installer (PWT-PWSI) |
$950 |
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| Premise Wiring Systems Installer
Certificate Only (PWSI) |
NC |
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| FiberOptic.com Certified Professional PWT Level 2 Testing for Certified Premise Wiring Systems Installer (PWSI) |
$150 |
Optional |
| PWSI Certification Kit |
$50 |
Optional |
Financing Options
FiberOptic.com financing is available for qualified applicants (US residents only).
1/3 down with the balance paid over 12 month following the training course.
An interest rate of 15% will be applied to the balance of the training amount and distributed over the remaining 11 payments.
Note: This training class content is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at
FiberOptic.com's sole discretion. FiberOptic.com training might include adaptive testing technology and
simulation items.
Certification Kit
| • | Proof of Certification |
| • | Certification plastic card |
| • | Auto stickers |
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FOCP-PWT2 cap |
Premise Wiring systems Installer
Brief Course Synopsis
| | Day 1 |
| 9:00 |
Introduction - Course Objectives |
| 9:15 |
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The Telecommunications Standards |
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EIA/TIA 568B Series |
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EIA/TIA 569A |
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EIA/TIA 606A, EIA/TIA 607 |
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The National Electric Code |
| 11:00 |
The Topologies |
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Topologies (physical) |
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Topologies (LAN Basics) |
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The Premise Wiring System |
| 1:00 |
Cable Spcifications |
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Media |
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Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) |
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Screened Twited Pair (ScTP) |
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Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) |
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Category 5e, 6, 7 and beyond |
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Fiber Optic Fundamentals |
| 2:30 |
Cable Applications |
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Backbone, Horizontal, Work Area |
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Media Types (Cables) |
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Distance Limitations |
| 4:30 |
Summary/Review |
| 5:00 |
Class Dismissed |
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| | Day 3 |
| 9:00 |
Review/Questions |
| 9:15 |
Copper Termination Labs |
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Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) |
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Terminate a Patch Panel |
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Terminate an Outlet |
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Terminate a 110 block |
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Terminate a 66 block |
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Screened Twisted Pair (ScTP) |
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Terminate a Patch Panel |
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Terminate an Outlet |
| 11:00 |
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Copper Testing |
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Cerfitication testing |
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Permanent Link Testing |
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Channel Testing |
| 1:00 |
Fiber Termination Labs |
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Make a Jacketed simplex mulimode fiber assembly |
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Perform a mechanical splice |
| 3:30 |
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Fiber Testing |
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OLTS Optical Loss Test Set |
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Test a Fiber Optic Link |
| 4:30 |
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Summary/Review |
| 5:00 |
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Class Dismissed |
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| | Day 2 |
| 9:00 |
Review/Questions |
| 9:15 |
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Media Terminations and Components |
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Copper and Fiber Optic |
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Connections |
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Patch Panels |
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Cable Management |
| 11:00 |
Installation Practice |
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Horizontal Pathways |
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Backbone Pathways |
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Work Area |
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Fiber Optic Practices |
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Miscellaneouse Practices |
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Grounding basics |
| 2:00 |
Testing and Equipment |
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Test Equipment |
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Electrical Parameters |
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Optical Parameters |
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Permanent Link Testing |
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Channel Testing |
| 4:00 |
Specification Process |
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Reading plans and specs |
| 4:30 |
Summary/Review |
| 5:00 |
Class Dismissed |
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