BICSI Installer 1 Blended Training

The Installer 1 designation is the start of a rewarding career path full of continuing advancement opportunities. This is a blended course with hands-on/application-focused components that provides an entry-level attendee with the background knowledge and skills needed to function safely and effectively on the job and in accordance with the requirements, recommendations, and best practices outlined in the 8th edition of the Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM).

 

This course is split into two parts:

Part 1: Self-Paced, Online Training

Before attending the instructor-led, virtual hands-on workshop, you will complete 15 modules of self-paced online training via BICSI Connect . BICSI recommends starting this portion of the training at least four weeks before the instructor-led virtual hands-on workshop. You must successfully complete all requirements of Part 1 prior to attending Part 2. Part 2 will take place on the last day of class. You will receive a zoom invite to the instructor-led virtual hands-on workshop the week prior to the last day of class.

Part 1 must be completed no later than 2 days prior to the last day of class to attend the instructor-led virtual hands-on workshop. Failure to complete part 1 will move you to the next instructor-led virtual hands-on workshop.

Part 2: Hands-On, Instructor-Led Workshop

In the instructor-led virtual hands-on workshop, you will watch demonstrations and practice doing the following hands-on tasks:

• Terminate a 66-block
• Terminate a 110-block
• Strip and identify cable pairs
• Terminate an 8P8C connector
• Terminate an F connector
• Terminate at a wall outlet
• Interpret the results of a wire map and continuity test

You can find the changes on the BICSI website under How Does a Blended Course Work? here.

Activities include learning to:

	Professionalism at the work site
	Transmission fundamentals
	Safety practices and procedures
	Pulling cable
	Performing multiple IDC terminations (66, 110, and BIX)
	Terminating coaxial cable
	Performing basic testing of copper cabling installations

 

Who Should Attend This Course:

	Individuals with little or no cabling experience
	Anyone wishing to pursue a career in ICT cabling distribution
	Individuals needing basic knowledge of and skills in cabling installation
	Anyone planning to take the BICSI Installer 1 exam

 

Cancellation Policy

Review the course cancellation policy here

 

Questions?

Read the frequently asked questions for this course

 

Did you know?

This course is recommended for applicants wanting to earn the INST1 Certification. Learn More about the INST1 Certification