Certified Premises Cabling Technician (FOA) (CPCT) - 4 Day Course
FOA Premises Cabling CPCT - Cost per student $1,500.
When Bundled with Fiber Optic CFOT - Cost per student $2.200 - 5 Day Course.
CPCT - Certified Premises Cabling Technician - is the FOA certification for designers, installers and operators of premises cabling networks. Premises cabling refers to building and campus cabling that is generally customer-owned and used for local area networks of computers (LANs), security systems (CCTV and alarms), building management systems, distributed antenna systems (DAS for cellular and WiFI) and other applications inside buildings or on a campus. The FOA CPCT certification KSAs cover copper and fiber optic cabling and wireless communications
This course is sanctioned by the Fiber Optic Association (FOA), the largest professional society of fiber optics in the world. FOA courses offered by International Network Consultants are recognized by The US Department of Labor.
Exam Fee and Text Book Included in Tuition!
Learning Objectives
Overview of premises cabling systems -copper, fiber and wireless
Communications systems utilizing premises cabling
Premises cabling standards
UTP and coax copper cabling
Fiber optic cabling
Cabling for wireless
Design of premises cabling networks
Installation of premises cabling
Testing copper and fiber optic cable plants
Hands-On Lab Exercises including cable preparation, termination and testing
Requirements
This certification only requires completion of one course: Certified Premises Cabling Technician (FOA).
Able to see, identify and manipulate small items and be able to read and speak the English language.
Course Description:
This introductory 4-day premises cabling tech course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Premises Cabling Technician (CPCT). The CPCT certification includes all types of infrastructure for premises cabling and communications - copper and fiber cabling and wireless systems. CPCT certification is based on KSAs (knowledge, skills and abilities) that require a knowledge of cabling and wireless technology and standards along with demonstrated skills in the installation of copper and fiber cabling system to support networks. Most CPCTs will work as contractors and installers, although the certification provides excellent training for IT or security personnel responsible for the operation of networks. CPCT courses will generally be 50% hands-on labs developing the skills necessary for working with premises cabling systems.
CPCT certification is available as a first level FOA certification for those with no prior FOA certifications. Those who already have CFOTs will learn more about copper, wireless and how fiber is used in structured cabling networks.
The student must pass both the written and hands on exams to successfully pass this course. Course fee includes all books study materials, exams and 3-year membership to the FOA.
Note: Actual number of hours may vary depending on number of students.
Course Objective:
Introduction to Premises Cabling
Structured Cabling Description and Standards
Premises Wiring
Premises Fiber Optics
Wireless
Hands-on Labs: Wiring (cable, punchdowns, jacks and plugs) and fiber optics (premises cabling, termination and testing)
Method of assessing whether the corse objective was met:
Along with chapter tests, class discussions, and substantial hands-on activities, the CPCT exam is given and graded at the end of the class. Students will demonstrate the ability to build and test and troubleshoot premise cabling.
Contact (Instructional) Hours:
32 – Hours (Approximately)
Location:
Your Facility (Classroom must be available for duration of course.) Due to the amount of equipment used in class, we cannot share our classroom with night classes.
Particular Physical Demand(s) on student:
Students must be able to see, manipulate, and hold small tools and test equipment. Students must be able to read and speak the English language. Students must have the ability to announce to anyone in the classroom that lasers are about to be turned on or are currently on and active. Further, student must be able to hear and react to the announcement from anyone in the classroom that lasers are about to be turned on or currently active. Finally, students considering this or any other fiber optics course must understand that, because of safety issues in dealing high-power lasers and microscopes, the ability to communicate these important announcements to co-workers and the ability to hear and react to these announcements from co-workers is required once in the field working in this industry.
