Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling System

Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling System

COURSE DETAILS

Duration: 3 days
Award: WSQ Statement of Attainment
Pre-Requisites: GCSE “N” Level pass in English and Mathematics. Broadly equivalent to WPL Level 5 and WPN – Intermediate Level. Anyone with an interest may benefit from a solid foundation of knowledge provided by this course

Class Dates / Schedule

Dates: 17 – 19 Apr
Dates: 13 – 15 May
Dates: 19 – 21 Jun

COURSE INFORMATION

The course has been developed to enable learners to have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the principles of structured cabling system. Learners will review the elements of structured cabling systems and understand how a structured cabling system is designed. They will explore the components of data communication networks and understand the use of those when designing structured cabling systems.

Learner will develop an understanding of the use of cabling and fibre optic communication systems in data transmission.

Learners will review techniques used when installing cabling and understand configuration when designing structured cabling systems. They will also understand the use of optical modulation when designing fibre optic networks and safety measures when handling fibre optic cable.

KEY CONTENT

  • Understand Basics of Structured Cabling Systems: Cables, Data Transmission
  • Communications Cabling Infrastructure
  • Local and International regulations and standard
  • Cabling Types, Layout and Topology
  • Key Elements of Design of a Structured Cabling System: Work Area, Horizontal Cabling, Telecommunications Closet, Backbone Cabling, Network administration, System Documentation, Backup and Network Security
  • Function of various components: Network Hardware, Network Software
  • Fundamentals and Types of Multiplexing
  • Understand and Conduct Cabling Installation Techniques including Connection, Termination and Splicing
  • Understand and Achieve Effective Testing and Fault-finding
  • Importance of Safety Planning and Risk Assessment
  • Understand Parameters of Transmission
  • Relevant Documentation and Legal Requirements

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • The learner will be able to analyse general types of incidents, technical issues and problems for Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems that impact infrastructure operations
  • The learner will be able to conduct troubleshooting of general types of network-problems of low to mid-level complexity for Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems
  • The learner will be able to apply operational procedures from developed Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems guides to respond to ad-hoc user requests
  • The learner will be able to apply basic troubleshooting tools and techniques to resolve Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems technical issues or problems for end users within a defined turnaround time
  • The learner will be able to execute routine tasks related to the administration, configuration and support of infrastructure, in line with broad guidelines
  • The learner will be able to apply basic infrastructure configuration and administration techniques in accordance with guidelines and processes from an action plan to carry out tasks and activities outlined in infrastructure upgrade plan
  • The learner will be able to apply basic troubleshooting tools and techniques to identify warning indicators or significant declines in Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems performance, following the roll out of upgrades or updates

MODE OF LEARNING

Primary mode of learning for this course is Face-to-Face Classroom session. This will be supplemented with interactive Practical sessions which serves to connect newly-learned knowledge and skills with the realities of the workplace and jobs.

COURSE FEES

Course Fees
Individual Sponsored
For International Students (Full Course Fee)
$654.00 (with 9% GST)
Singapore Citizens and PRs aged 21 to 39
$354.00 (with 9% GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above
$234.00 (with 9% GST)
Individual Sponsored Trainee Company Sponsored Trainee

SkillsFuture Credit:

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding


PSEA:

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) funds to offset course fee payable after funding


UTAP Funding:

This course is eligible for UTAP Funding.

Please click the links below to learn more about UTAP application procedures.

UTAP website link: https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal/programmes/union-training-assistance-programme#howtoapply

UTAP official video tutorial link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE_sOP5FZ-Q

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:

$4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year

AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee

Note: Courses/Modules under Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) will not be eligible for AP funding claim

Individual Sponsored Trainee Company Sponsored Trainee

Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents

Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance

Trainee must pass all prescribed tests/assessments, and attain 100% competency

Apollo Global Academy reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria

Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents

Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance

Trainee must pass all prescribed tests/assessments, and attain 100% competency

Apollo Global Academy reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria