Design Considerations for Underground Installations

$545.00

CECs

7

Take your OSP design skills to a deeper level with Design Considerations for Underground Installations. This course focuses on designing conduit systems that keep your network protected, accessible, and future ready. You'll learn how to plan efficient pathways, manage bends and fill ratios, and avoid conflicts with existing utilities, all while staying code compliant. Whether you're designing for dense urban environments or long rural runs, you’ll get the tools and insights to make smart, durable underground designs. It’s everything you need to design with confidence—without hitting a wall.

 

OSP Micro-Certificate Course Highlights

Design Considerations for Underground Installations

 

 

 

 

 

Underground Icon Design
Considerations for
Underground Installations
Problem Solution Impact
Underground OSP installations involve complex factors like conduit routing, vault placement, duct capacity, and coordination with existing infrastructure. Without specialized training, designers may overlook critical spacing, miscalculate capacity, or fail to meet access and code requirements—resulting in costly redesigns or future service issues. This online, self-paced course delivers focused training on the unique requirements of underground infrastructure. Learners explore real-world challenges, design standards, and planning strategies to develop efficient, compliant, and scalable underground systems. After completing the training, you should be able to:
  • Plan underground routes that are efficient, accessible, and future-ready.
  • Avoid design pitfalls that lead to costly rework or construction delays.
  • Deliver higher-quality, lower-risk designs for complex underground builds.
Perfect For Designers tackling complex underground designs involving ducts, vaults, and conduit systems. A great fit for professionals who need to coordinate with existing infrastructure, plan for growth, and meet technical and code requirements.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Course Expiration

90 days from date of purchase.

Cancellation Policy

All BICSI Connect courses are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

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.

How many CECs will I get?

You will get 7 CECs upon successful completion of the course.

How long is this workshop?

Seven-hour self-paced course with 90-days from date of purchase to complete.

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

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