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Certification
BICSI Installer 2, Copper® (INSTC®) Certification
BICSI
Median earnings
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Cost
$335
Duration
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Completion
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Copper installers are skilled at working with structured cabling systems (SCS) and network components. Copper installers perform duties in compliance with industry best practices, BICSI methodologies, standards, and codes.
Conduct field planning and implementation activities including identifying copper cable properties, interpreting blueprints, inventorying materials, verifying safety plans, and applying labeling schemesBuild and prepare telecommunication spaces including telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, entrance facilities, and terminal equipment locationsInstall bonding and grounding infrastructure in compliance with applicable codes and standards for copper cabling installationsInstall cable support systems including cable trays, ladder racks, raceways, continuous and non-continuous cable supports, and under-floor support systemsPrepare telecommunication outlets at walls, floors, utility columns, modular furniture, ceilings, exterior, and other locations including hazardous environmentsInstall sleeves, cores, slots, poke throughs, and firestop and smoke barrier systems to support pathway infrastructure within commercial building structuresPerform cable pulling setup and pull copper cable through conduit, open ceilings, and backbone-riser configurations from top down and bottom upPerform copper cable terminations including IDC multi-pair and four-pair, coaxial, and modular plug crimp terminations using correct connecting hardwarePerform copper cable splicing to extend or connect copper cabling infrastructurePerform copper cable testing to verify installation quality and compliance with performance standardsPerform copper cable troubleshooting to identify and resolve installation defects and performance issuesIdentify active circuits, perform cutovers, and remove abandoned cable during retrofit and upgrade operationsApply physical network topology and network component concepts to support converged ICT system installationsInstall security, alarm, and wireless systems as part of integrated structured cabling infrastructureProvide structured cabling systems to support installation of converged systems including paging, sound masking, nurse call, building automation, life safety, and elevator systemsAdhere to local, state, and federal fire and building codes and ICT industry standards throughout all copper cabling installation activities