Lectures

Lectures are self-paced and provide valuable information that will help you pass the certification exam. Online access is accessible for 1 year from the date you register.  The lecture portion of this class is online and self-paced through our Learning Management System. Students receive a personal login to the platform providing access to lectures, study guides, practical exam, practice tests and technical exam. We recommend that the students complete the lecture before attending class. Lectures prepare students for the instructor led hands-on lab portion of the course.  On the last day of the class each student will take a 75-question multiple choice test and if they pass, they will receive their certification in 2-3 weeks.

• Introduction
  • The Telecommunications Standards
  • EIA/TIA 568B Series
  • EIA/TIA 569A
  • EIA/TIA 606A, EIA/TIA 607
  • The National Electric Code
• The Topologies
  • Topologies (Physical)
  • Topologies (LAN Basics)
  • The Premise Wiring System
• Cable Specifications
  • Media
• Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
• Screened Twisted Pair (ScTP)
• Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
• Category 5e, 6, 7 and beyond
• Fiber Optic Fundamentals
  • Cable Applications
  • Backbone, Horizontal, Work Area
  • Media Types (Cables)
  • Distance Limitations

Labs

TL-30A – Identify Horizontal Link Components

• The student will learn about the TIA 568 infrastructure within Telecommunication Rooms (TR), which is a floor serving space.
• The student will learn to identify the various cables, wiring components, electronics and switches that are contained within the TR.

TL-31A – Preparing UTP Bonded Pairs

• The student will learn how to separate bonded pairs that are affixed along their longitudinal axes.
• The student will learn the difference between unbonded and bonded pairs.
• The student will learn the fundamental guidelines of using the proper tool.

TL-31B – 8P8C Category5e/6 Modular Plugs

• The student will learn to properly ring and strip a Category rated cable jacket.
• The student will learn to form and dress cable pairs for Category rated 8P8C Plug.
• The student will learn to perform the basic test parameters.
• The student will learn to test in accordance with the TIA-568 performance requirements.

TL-31C – F TYPE Compression Connector on RG6 Coax

• The student will learn properly strip RG6 Quad Shield for a F56 compression connector.
• The student will learn to terminate a F56 compression connector.
• The student will learn to test an F56 RG6 quad shield cord set.

TL-32A – 66-Block Termination (Data)

• The student will learn the technique for terminating a 5E 66 block to ensure category 5E performance (data).
• The student will learn the importance of forming and dressing a 5E 66 block to achieve the performance standards.
• The student will learn testing parameters associated with category-rated performance.

TL-32B – 110 Block Termination (DATA)

• The student will learn the technique for terminating a 5E 110 block to ensure category 5E performance (data).
• The student will learn the importance of forming and dressing a 5E 110 block to achieve the performance standards.
• The student will learn testing parameters associated with category rated performance.

TL-32C – 12 Port 5E Mini Patch Panel on an 89 Bracket

• The student will learn the technique for terminating a Mini 12 port 110 type category 5E patch panel to ensure category 5E performance (data).
• The student will learn the importance of forming and dressing a Mini 12 port patch panel to achieve the performance standards.
• The student will learn testing parameters associated with category rated performance.

TL-32D – Category 5E/6 (110) 8P8CJack

• The student will learn to properly ring and strip a Category rated cable jacket.
• The student will learn to properly terminate a Category rated jack.
• The student will learn to perform the basic test parameters.
• The student will learn to test the links in accordance with the TIA-568 performance requirements.

TL-12E – S210 Block Termination

• The student will learn the technique for terminating a Category 6 S210 block to ensure category 6 performance (data).
• The student will learn the importance of forming and dressing a Category 6 S210 block to achieve the performance standards.
• The student will learn testing parameters associated with category rated performance.

TL-44A – Grounding and Bonding (FORM)

• The student will learn about the TIA 607 infrastructure within commercial buildings.
• The student will learn to identify the various components that make up a TIA 607 compliant Telecommunications Grounding and Bonding infrastructure.

Prerequisites: None

Knowledge or experience in the areas of Fiber Optic Advantages and Applications, Cables, Connectors and Terminations, Enclosures and Panels, and Test Equipment would be helpful, but is not required.

Target Audience

Students that have a desire to work in the field testing and terminating fiber optic networks leading to a certification.