Open Awards
Level 3
QN: 603/7808/6
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Open Awards Level 3 Award in Copper Datacoms Cable Installation and Testing (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 Datacoms Cable Installation and Testing
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic electrical theory with reference to data communications cabling 1.1 Explain the principles of electrical current flow, potential difference and electrical resistance 1.2 Identify the units used for measuring and quantifying electrical current flow, potential difference and electrical resistance 1.3 Explain why current will only flow when there is a complete circuit 1.4 Use Ohm’s law to solve electrical circuit problems2.
- Work safely with copper cabling in an internal environment 2.1 Conduct risk assessments prior to installation of copper cables in internal environments 2.2 Work safely when installing, terminating and testing copper cables in internal environments3.
- Plan installation of a copper datacoms link 3.1 Explain the different cable topologies available for the installation of copper cables 3.2 Compare the different cable types and cabling standards 3.3 Select appropriate cable types and standards for given installations 3.3 Identify the relevant classes, standards and categories of datacoms cabling 3.4 Calculate maximum link distances according to current standards4.
- Be able to install copper datacoms cabling, in accordance with current standards 4.1 Check cable and components before installation 4.2 Undertake a site survey prior to commencing work 4.3 Lay cables in line with instructions and procedures5.
- Be able to terminate copper datacoms cabling 5.1 Explain the benefits and disadvantages of different termination tools and methods 5.2 Select the most appropriate termination tools and methods for given hardware terminations 5.3 Terminate hardware in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations 5.4 Correctly mount termination hardware into communications panels/wall/floor boxes/cabinets and frames 5.5 Terminate connectors from different vendors on to UTP and FTP cabling6.
- Be able to Test FTP, UTP and multicore copper links 6.1 Explain how to use a multi-meter to measure voltage and resistance 6.2 Explain how to use a range of commercially available cable testing equipment to test:a) a FTP and UTP copper cable permanent linksb) a multi-core cable installationc) installations to relevant performance standards 6.3 Carry out datacoms certification testing 6.4 Analyse test results required for certification of installations 6.5 Document relevant test results required for certification of installations 6.6 Explain the terms
- transposed/crossed pairs
- reversed pairs
- mixed pairs 6.5 Explain the correct methods of measuring:a) NEXT from both ends of the cableb) return loss (dB)c) cable lengthd) resistance (Ohms)e) cable attenuation (dB)f) wire mapsg) FEXT and ELFEXT
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7808/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2021