Course Description
Course Description
Telecommunications and IT Systems and Cabling provides IT and Telecommunications Systems Managers with the knowledge and skills to design new Building Cabling Systems (BCS) or expand existing infrastructures. The course covers the essential components of a BCS, emphasizing voice, data, and video integration in both new construction and renovation projects. Participants will learn implementation planning, industry standards, proven construction techniques, and best practices to ensure reliable installations. Attention is given to aligning with standard commercial practices while accommodating owner requirements, safety considerations, and functional needs.
Telecommunications and IT Systems and Cabling provides IT and Telecommunications Systems Managers with the knowledge and skills to design new Building Cabling Systems (BCS) or expand existing infrastructures. The course covers the essential components of a BCS, emphasizing voice, data, and video integration in both new construction and renovation projects. Participants will learn implementation planning, industry standards, proven construction techniques, and best practices to ensure reliable installations. Attention is given to aligning with standard commercial practices while accommodating owner requirements, safety considerations, and functional needs.
Course Objectives
Lesson 1 Objectives
• Identify the fundamental components, standards, and specifications that define a Building Cabling System including copper, fiber, coaxial, and associated hardware.
• Differentiate between types of telecommunications outlets, connectors, and faceplates, explaining their functions, standards compliance, and applications in various environments.
• Apply established industry standards to determine appropriate cabling, outlet placement, labeling, and system requirements for office, utility, and specialized building spaces.
Lesson 2 Objectives
• Apply structured cabling standards to design horizontal and backbone cabling layouts that ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Differentiate between copper and fiber optic cabling components, including terminations and patch cables, by explaining their functions, labeling practices, and applications in various telecommunications environments.
• Evaluate cabling installation requirements, including length limitations, fire code compliance, and connector standards, to ensure telecommunications systems meet safety codes and industry best practices.
Lesson 3 Objectives
• Apply industry codes and standards to design and evaluate cable tray, conduit, and pathway installations that ensure safety, compliance, and long-term accessibility.
• Differentiate between types of cable trays, ducts, and conduits by analyzing their design features, applications, and suitability for various telecommunications environments.
• Design telecommunications rooms and supporting infrastructure, including pull boxes, consolidation points, racks, and cabinets, to meet performance, safety, and space requirements in multi-story and single-story facilities.
Lesson 4 Objectives
• Apply TIA, ISO/IEC, and NEC requirements to configure UTP and fiber patch panels, select connector types, plan spare capacity, and implement a consistent TIA-606 labeling scheme across outlets, panels, and distribution points.
• Design a compliant telecommunications room and entrance facility by specifying lighting, climate control, dedicated power and UPS, grounding and bonding to the EES/TMGB/TGB/TBB, and surge protection elements such as PETs and protector blocks.
• Verify copper, fiber, and coax installations by performing standards-based tests, documenting results, and correcting faults to meet performance metrics for insertion loss, return loss, continuity, and length.
Lesson 5 Objectives
• Analyze emerging telecom and IT technologies, including fiber deployment standards, Category 8 copper cabling, and sustainable power practices, to determine their impact on future system design and maintenance.
• Integrate hybrid skillsets by demonstrating the ability to apply both physical plant expertise and digital capabilities in diverse telecommunications environments.
• Demonstrate professional growth by practicing effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving strategies, while pursuing certifications and continuous learning to adapt to evolving IT and telecommunications roles.
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• Identify the fundamental components, standards, and specifications that define a Building Cabling System including copper, fiber, coaxial, and associated hardware.
• Differentiate between types of telecommunications outlets, connectors, and faceplates, explaining their functions, standards compliance, and applications in various environments.
• Apply established industry standards to determine appropriate cabling, outlet placement, labeling, and system requirements for office, utility, and specialized building spaces.
Lesson 2 Objectives
• Apply structured cabling standards to design horizontal and backbone cabling layouts that ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Differentiate between copper and fiber optic cabling components, including terminations and patch cables, by explaining their functions, labeling practices, and applications in various telecommunications environments.
• Evaluate cabling installation requirements, including length limitations, fire code compliance, and connector standards, to ensure telecommunications systems meet safety codes and industry best practices.
Lesson 3 Objectives
• Apply industry codes and standards to design and evaluate cable tray, conduit, and pathway installations that ensure safety, compliance, and long-term accessibility.
• Differentiate between types of cable trays, ducts, and conduits by analyzing their design features, applications, and suitability for various telecommunications environments.
• Design telecommunications rooms and supporting infrastructure, including pull boxes, consolidation points, racks, and cabinets, to meet performance, safety, and space requirements in multi-story and single-story facilities.
Lesson 4 Objectives
• Apply TIA, ISO/IEC, and NEC requirements to configure UTP and fiber patch panels, select connector types, plan spare capacity, and implement a consistent TIA-606 labeling scheme across outlets, panels, and distribution points.
• Design a compliant telecommunications room and entrance facility by specifying lighting, climate control, dedicated power and UPS, grounding and bonding to the EES/TMGB/TGB/TBB, and surge protection elements such as PETs and protector blocks.
• Verify copper, fiber, and coax installations by performing standards-based tests, documenting results, and correcting faults to meet performance metrics for insertion loss, return loss, continuity, and length.
Lesson 5 Objectives
• Analyze emerging telecom and IT technologies, including fiber deployment standards, Category 8 copper cabling, and sustainable power practices, to determine their impact on future system design and maintenance.
• Integrate hybrid skillsets by demonstrating the ability to apply both physical plant expertise and digital capabilities in diverse telecommunications environments.
• Demonstrate professional growth by practicing effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving strategies, while pursuing certifications and continuous learning to adapt to evolving IT and telecommunications roles.
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