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Copper Classes

Cable Links Consulting has also developed training associations with every branch of the military. In addition to training, Cable Links continues to provide consulting services and perform contracted field installations to keep our experience as current and cutting edge as possible.

Cable Links Construction Group, Inc. trains supervisors, manager, technicians, installers, and others to properly install network cabling in accordance with industry and manufacturer standards.  Cable Links Consulting has developed training partnerships with community colleges throughout California and other western states.

All classes meet BICSI standards and follow TIA/EIA Commercial building cabling standards. These include TIA 568 building cabling standard, TIA 569 pathways and spaces standard, TIA 606 administration standard, and TIA 607 grounding and bonding standard.

COURSES

Course 31 - Category 5E/6 Applications & Installation - Basics
Course 32 – Category 5E/6 Applications & Installation - Advanced

This BICSI ACCREDITED 16-hour block of two 8-hour courses provides a working overview of the technology and products associated with Category 6 systems. This workshop is 60% hands-on training in basic installation, testing and repair. Participants will have the benefit of individual workstations and all materials and manuals used will be provided.

  • Structured Cabling System (SCS) Overview - In accordance with TIA 568A standards
  • Bonding and Grounding - In accordance with TIA/NEC
  • Electrical Protection - Gas-tube, solid state and sneak current
  • Copper Cable - CAT3 through CAT6
  • Administration Labeling
  • Safety - UL, NEC, and TIA
  • Termination - 4 pair, 25 pair, and 50 pair
  • Connectorization - 66 punch down, 110 cross connect, patch panels, outlets, faceplates, and patch cords
  • Test Equipment and Troubleshooting - Test-All IV & 25

Advisory: Knowledge of Fiber Optic Basics

Course 52 – Category 5E/6 Test Equipment and Troubleshooting (4hours)

These courses are for individuals interested in expanding their ability to test and troubleshoot in category 5E/6 systems.  Troubleshooting techniques covered in this course will allow those in the field to use their time more efficiently. Each course is four hours in length and includes three hours of workshop-based instruction and one hour of advanced practice. The courses will cover:

  • Theory
  • Category 5E/6 Test Equipment - Extensive hands on learning utilizing:
    • TDR
    • TestAll (4 pair and 25 pair)
    • Fluke DSP 2000/4000
    • Butt sets
    • Toners
  • Documentation - Standard Formatting of test results including dB losses and dB gains

Advisory: Knowledge of Category5E/ 6 - applications and installation

Course 61 - Advanced Fiber Optics and Category 5E/6: Networking and Design (24 hours)

A three-day, 24-hour course designed for supervisors, managers, technicians and individuals requiring an expanded knowledge of fiber optic and CAT 6 systems. It will enable you to piece together and understand the components of a complete telecommunications system. You will learn network design (design and theory of fiber optic and Category 6 networks), components (attenuators, switches, repeaters, and electrical to optical-optical to electrical, multi-plexers, hubs, patch panels, and more), cable routing (the do's and don'ts of routing a system), standards and codes (TIA, BICSI and NEC) and test equipment (application of OTDR and Optical Loss Meter to an entire system).

  • The course provides good background for bidding, compiling bill of materials, blueprint reading, and fulfilling drawing requirements to obtain permits.
  • Basics covered in the first half of the course are combined with practical considerations enabling you to complete actual design plans as part of the course.
  • Advisory: Completion of Fiber Optics Basics and Category 5E/6 Application and Installation or equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
Course 71 – Outside Plant Cabling (24 hours)

A BICSI ACCREDITED three-day course that covers both copper and fiber environments. The course includes an intensive hands-on yes; that covers outside plant (osp) cable preparation, use and installation of splice enclosures, fan-out installations, ICU installations, bonding and grounding, proper use of block and tackle and additional cable pulling techniques, aerial and direct bury practices and procedures. Safety issues are covered, including dangers of outside telecommunications equipment structures, gas detection procedures and other safety measures.