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Total Comms Training, a leader in training within the network cabling and fibre optics cabling installation industry, is excited to announce that we are now offering the full suite of Open Awards level 3 qualifications. its new Network
This innovative qualifications are aimed to equip individuals with the essential skills and hands-on experience needed to excel in the network cabling installation industry.
City and Guilds review of 3668
The City and Guilds 3668 Level 2 Award in Communication Cabling was completely revised and updated in 2022. Since then, the award has proven to be a game changer. With endorsements from major industry stakeholders from the likes of Virgin Media, CityFibre, and some of the biggest datacentres in the UK, City and Guilds 3668 has, once again, like its predecessors, is seen as the benchmark qualification.
The Level 3 progression route offered by the City and Guilds 3668 Level 3, has also been thoroughly reviewed and has been enhanced. Total Comms Training is privileged to be one of only 2 other training approved training centres to offer this enhanced level 3 – think of this as a Level 3 +: with these enhancements, your chosen qualification will be seen as the mark of a true professional.
By providing this unique progression route, we are helping the industry build unprecedented levels of skills, never seen before in the industry. With our help, the knowledge of those technicians and practitioners, will be increased and is job role-specific.
3668 Level 3: Where training meets the real needs of everyone, and is set to change the face of the industry for the better..
These qualifications were initially developed with the collaboration of the TQC (Training and Qualifications Committee for the Fibreoptics Industries Association) Further collaboration involved BT Openreach, Cityfibre, Hyperoptic, PQMS, TBN Virginmedia and the technical expertise of Keith White.
The 3668 Communications cabling qualifications provide eligibility for the relevant electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Network Infrastructure cards (which have replaced the previous ECS Datacomms cards).
The 3668 Level 2 Award in Communications Cabling will suit you if you’re new to communication cabling, or have some basic experience. You want to gain the knowledge to succeed in a job or move on to further study.
Learners will be introduced to the scope and opportunities offered within the network infrastructure (communications cabling) and telecoms industry.
This qualification will cover communications cabling processes and principles. Learners will develop skills such as how to install fibre optic, copper and/or air-blown fibre cables and micro-ducts.
The 3668 Level 3 Certificate in Communications Cabling is for you, if you have experience in installing and testing communication networks. Your work may involve supervising others or managing technical resources.
The qualifications impart skills and enhance technical knowledge to include the installation of structured cabling and/or work on single-mode and multi-mode fibre cables, containment and associated connection units, installation of earthing and bonding cables, and the fitting out of enclosures with structured cable termination equipment. It also covers comprehensive aspects of testing networks to an advanced level.
We have been delivering some very interesting and technically advanced courses and training to a whole group of people …….
Here is a taste………………….
“A really comprehensive training where we’ve learned about the history of optic fibre and how to do most of operations involving optic fibre.
It was a really enjoyable experience!”“Learnt an awful lot course was very well delivered and easy to follow thanks again”
“Thank you for the course and all the helpful information you gave to us a my work mates highly recommended thanks again”.
Cant say it any better ourselves!
Total Comms Training was appointed as a JIB registered training provider in late 2021.
With the ECS card changes, now encompassing City and Guilds 3668 Level 3 awards, This appointment enables Total Comms Training to provide a one-stop-shop for learners, further enhancing value for customers and streamlining processes for installer and technician site access, HS&E awareness, technical assessments and the general certification process.
Total Comms Training is now approved to deliver the Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (SHEA) Telecommunications scheme. This scheme has been developed in collaboration with telecoms industry to provide a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the telecoms sector, in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines.
The SHEA telecoms scheme is designed for individuals who require access to operational sites within the telecommunications industry, both permanent and temporary, at all levels including operatives, supervisors and management.
CSCS Partner 
The SHEA Telecommunications scheme is partnered with CSCS to allow telecommunications industry workers access to construction sites for purposes of utilities work without the need for a separate CSCS card
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