Design Considerations for Direct-Buried Installations

$545.00

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Dig into the details of underground design with Design Considerations for Direct-Buried Installations. This course gives you the essentials for planning safe, efficient, and durable direct-buried cable installations. You’ll learn how to assess OSP sites, select the right placement methods, and protect your cable from damage. Whether you're working in open fields or crowded rights-of-way, you'll gain practical strategies to design with confidence and keep your projects on track. If you want to avoid costly surprises underground, this is the course for you.

 

OSP Micro-Certificate Course Highlights

Design Considerations for Direct-Buried Installations

 

 

 

 

Direct-Buried Icon Design
Considerations for
Direct-Buried Installations
Problem Solution Impact
Designing direct-buried OSP installations requires careful attention to soil conditions, utility conflicts, placement methods, and safety codes. Without proper training, designers may choose unsuitable methods, overlook critical risks, or fail to meet regulatory standards—leading to service issues, damage claims, and costly rework. This online, self-paced course provides essential training to help designers make informed, field-ready decisions. Learners gain practical tools, best practices, and clear guidance to select the right installation method, plan safe routes, and coordinate effectively with other utilities. After completing the training, you should be able to:
  • Make smarter, safer design decisions.
  • Avoid costly errors and utility conflicts.
  • Improve project timelines and reduce rework.
  • Design with confidence and credibility in direct-buried environments.
Perfect For Designers planning direct-buried installations in diverse environments. Especially helpful for those navigating placement methods, utility conflicts, and site-specific risks where trenching, plowing, or boring may be used.

 

Cancellation Policy

All BICSI Connect courses are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Required Course Materials

Who Should Attend?

The course is developed for ICT designers and other professionals who are looking for specialized training related to designing direct-buried outside plant systems and installations. 

 

This course is recommended for those who have entry-level knowledge of OSP design and installation best practices. You can take this quick self-check or review the OSP101: Introduction to Outside Plant Course Highlights to see what information is considered entry-level. BICSI also encourages learners to complete the General Design Consideration for OSP Installations prior to enrolling in this course.

Technical Requirements

  • Operating Systems:

    • Windows: Windows 10 or later
    • Mac: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later

    • Mobile Devices:

      • iOS: iOS 14 or later
      • Android: Android 10 or later

  • Browsers (latest versions recommended):

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Safari

  • Internet Requirements: A stable high-speed internet connection

How Long is This Workshop?

7 hour self-paced course with 90 days from the date of purchase to complete

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