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Level 3
QN: 603/7802/5
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Open Awards Level 3 Award in Copper Communications Cable Testing and Fault Finding (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 30 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
1 Units
Guided Hours
30 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Copper Communications Cable Testing and Fault Finding
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of electrical circuits 1.1 Explain the principles of
- Electrical current flow
- Potential differenceElectrical resistance 1.2 Identify the units used for measuring and quantifying electrical current 1.3 Explain that current will only flow when there is a complete circuit 1.4 Explain Ohm’s Law2.
- Understand the reasons for testing copper communications lines 2.1 Describe the copper communications cables used in different networks 2.2 Discuss potential testing methods for different copper communication cable net
- work installations 2.3 Explain that lines may be tested to:a) Check for normal line conditions.b) Test for fault conditionsc)
- Identify the type of faultd) Check that the correct cable, pair or wire has been identified 2.4 Describe when and why cables are tested:a) Prior to installationb) After they are first installedc) As part of a maintenance programmed) To find faults3.
- Be able to use multi-meters to test copper cables 3.1 Set up multi-meters to perform testing using suitable test settings (resistance, voltage and current etc.) for the circuit under test 3.2 Explain why testing for power on the line is the first test 3.3 Test for the correct line conditions with a multi-meter using the correct sequence of testing 3.4 Demonstrate how to measure
- Short circuit
- Disconnections with a multimeter4.
- Be able to use an Ohmmeter and Insulation Resistance Tester (Bridge Megger or similar) to test copper cables 4.1 Set up an Ohmmeter to perform resistance measurements using the correct test leads and instrument settings 4.2 Set up an Insulation Resistance Tester to perform an insulation Resistance measurement 4.3 Demonstrate the ability to record the results of Loop Resistance and Insulation Resistance5.
- Be able to use a Certification Tester to test FTP, UTP and multicore copper links 5.1 Explain how to set up a Certification Tester with suitable parameters to test:a) FTP and UTP copper cable linksb) A multi-core cable installationc) Installations to relevant performance standards6.
- Be able to operate a TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer) 6.1 Connect a TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer) to a copper line 6.2 Explain the theory and principles of operation of the TDR 6.3 Describe the more common events on a line and the resulting effects on the TDR trace7.
- Understand how to interpret test results 7.1 Analyse the information from a multi-meter to ascertain the line condition and possible ca
- use of fault 7.2 Analyse the information from an Ohmmeter and Insulation Resistance Tester to ascertain the condition of a cable 7.3 Analyse the information from a TDR to ascertain the line length, the location of any events on the line, and the most likely ca
- use of each event
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7802/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2021