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..
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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).
Summary: Level 2
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.
Summary: Level 3
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.