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KMCO Group recognised that with every changing and evolving technologies in the Telecommunications industry and the increased volumes and demand for high speed broadband that there was a massive requirement for new skilled workforce that were not readable available.
With this in mind KMCO set about looking for a premise that could be transformed into a leading training Academy that could cater for all the requirements needed to install and maintain the networks for or clients.

Acquired and refurbished, the new training school was opened in January 2018.

Courses we will soon be able to offer:
BICSI RCDD
DD1 02: Designing Telecommunications Distribution Systems

DD102 is an intensive hands-on course focused on the design of structured cabling systems. You will design telecommunications spaces, as well as horizontal and backbone distribution systems. Effective learning strategies include case study review and structured application exercises using modernized blueprints with solutions based on real-world conditions.

This intensive five day course has been structured to maximise your take-away from the
class. Students work together to complete a final group project, allowing immediate use of new
knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Course Highlights:

• Codes, standards and regulations
• Telecommunications pathways and spaces
• Backbone and horizontal distribution spaces
• Bonding and grounding (earthing)
• Firestopping
• Telecommunications administration
• Outside Plant (OSP) and campus cabling

Prerequisites & Preparation:
The DD102 course is designed for those who have a minimum of two years of experience in the design and specifications of cabling infrastructure systems.

BICSI DCDC
DC102: Applied Data Center Design & Best Practices

BICSI's DC102: Applied Data Center Design and Best Practices course is a five-day course that provides an in-depth review of best practices for designing data centres. In this course you will be introduced to various data centre infrastructure systems. In addition, you will have an opportunity to apply what you have learned by engaging in case studies, discussions and real-world scenarios, as well as gain practical application in ICT data centre design best practices. After completing this course, you should be able to design a data centre based on a set of given requirements; this will include both new and retrofit designs.

In addition to data centre design, the course will also include life safety practices such as grounding and bonding to ensure that you can account for these issues when designing a data centre. On the last day of the course, you will be able to evaluate your learning through a final project and a comprehensive course assessment.

Course Highlights:

• Data centre design process
• Site location
• Building and support spaces
• Computer room layout
• Electrical systems
• Bonding and grounding (earthing)
• Mechanical systems Telecommunications and IT
• Ancillary systems
• Security systems
• Fire protection systems
• Building automation systems (BAS)
• Lighting
• Security planning

Prerequisites & Preparation:
DC102 is designed for those who have a minimum of two years of experience in data centre design and/or construction. If you do not meet the experience requirements,

BICSI Cabling Installation Program Overview

The goal of BICSI's Cabling Installation Program is to produce highly competent cabling installers. Completely revamped for 2017, this program provides a career path consisting of four progressive courses and credentialing exams, allowing students to begin with basic fundamentals and build upon that knowledge. Upon completion of training, program participants should be able to conduct site surveys and install, terminate, and test copper and optical fibre cable to the highest level of specification.

IN101: BICSI Installer 1 Training
The Installer 1 Training provides the fundamentals of cabling
installation, including introductory knowledge and basic skills.
Individuals who most commonly take part in the Installer 1 Training include:

• Those looking for a career in cabling installation
• Individuals with little or no cabling experience who want to know more about cabling installation
• Candidates preparing for the Installer 1 exam

Suggested Training & Study Materials:

• IN101: Installer 1 Training
• Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM)

IN250: BICSI Installer 2,Optical Fiber Training
The Installer 2 Optical Fiber Training provides an overview of transmission principles related to optical fibre, professionalism, safety and industry best practices. Those who hold this credential have shown that they can effectively perform all installation tasks, specific to fibre.

Individuals who most commonly take part in the Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training include:

• Installers seeking to expand their knowledge and learn new optical fibre installation skills
• Level 1 Installers or Level 2, Copper Installers seeking the Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training credential
• Candidates preparing for the Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training exam

Suggested Training & Study Materials:

• IN101: Installer 1 Training
• IN255: Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training
• Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM)

 

IN225: BICSI Installer 2, Copper Training

The Installer 2 Copper Training provides an overview of transmission principles related to copper, professionalism, safety and industry best practices. Those who hold this credential have shown that they can effectively perform all installation tasks, specific to copper.

Individuals who most commonly take part in the Installer 2, Copper Training include:

• Installers seeking to expand their knowledge and learn new copper installation skills
• Level 1 Installers seeking the Installer 2, Copper Training credential
• Candidates preparing for the Installer 2, Copper Training exam

Suggested Training & Study Materials:

• IN101: Installer 1 Training
• IN225: Installer 2, Copper Training
• Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM)

TE350: Technician Training
The Technician Training prepares individuals to become team leaders in the field. Technicians demonstrate effective project management skills, which include adapting and adjusting to overcome issues which arise during installation. BICSI Technicians are well prepared to move into design or continue to advance in ICT project management.

Individuals who most commonly take part in the Technician Training include:

• Highly experienced cabling installers who oversee the planning and management of installation projects
• Installers seeking to expand their knowledge and learn advanced copper and optical fibre installation skills
• Candidates preparing for the Technician exam

Suggested Training & Study Materials:

• IN1 01 : Installer 1 Training
• IN225: Installer 2, Copper Training
• IN250: Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training
• TE350: Technician Training
• Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM)

City & Guilds 3667-101
Basic Principles of Communication Cabling
This one day training course aims to equip delegates with the knowledge to successfully
deploy telecommunication cabling. Students will learn the telecommunication standards
for fibre and copper systems, health & safety and the application of cable in a networking
environment.
All candidates are assessed via 25 multiple choice questions — this is a "closed book"
examination and is carried out using the computer based City and Guilds e-volve system.
Candidates are given their results at the end of the examination.

Course Highlights:

• Introduction to communication cabling
• Health and safety
• The application of communications cabling in the networking environment
• Current communications cabling terminology and standards
• Communications cabling bandwidths and performance
• Communications cabling transmission
• Communications cabling components, installation procedures and working practices

Prerequisities & Preparation:
The Basic Principles of Communications Cabling City and Guilds 3667-02: 101 course is aimed
at anyone who is thinking of entering into the communications cabling installation industry and is a recognised qualification for professional datacoms cabling and structured cabling installers.

City & Guilds 3667-102/103
Fibre Optic Cabling in an Internal & External Environment
The intensive 5 day course provides delegates with the knowledge to work with fibre optic cable safely. The course enables delegates to learn basic installation practices including terminating and fault finding whilst also understanding the theory and practical skill set required.
All candidates are assessed via 2 individual examinations comprising of a total of 50 multiple
choice questions — this is a "closed book" examination and is carried out using the online
City and Guilds e-volve system. Candidates are given their results at the end of the examination.
There are also a series of timed practical assessments covering installation practices on a simulated internal and external fibre optic cabling system.

Course Highlights:

• Fibre optic cabling fusion splicing, fault finding and loss budget calculations
• Fibre optic transmission
• The 'how' and 'why' fibre optic cabling is used in a datacomms environment
• How optical fibres work and the issues which can affect performance
• Current standards and terminologies
• lndentify fibre optic components, explain their uses, carry out an OTDR test and interpret the results
• Work safely with optical fibres in an internal and external environment

Prerequisities & Preparation:
The course is ideally suited for fibre optic cabling technicians, datacomms cabling installers and
technicians who may have had some previous experience in installing data cabling, but are seeking to acquire new skills in fibre optic cabling, increasing their knowledge and opportunities.

 

City & Guilds 3667-104
Copper Cabling in an Internal Environment
The intensive 3-day City and Guilds training course offers candidates the knowledge and installation skills that are required to install, terminate and test copper cabling. Candidates will be provided with the knowledge on basic installation practices of copper cabling systems, termination and fault finding. The City & Guilds course also aims to instruct data comms cabling installers on design principles using industry standards and working practices.
All candidates are assessed via an examination comprising of 25 multiple choice questions — this is a "closed book" examination and is carried out using the computer-based City and Guilds e-volve system. Candidates are given their results at the end of the examination.
There is also a timed practical assessment where delegates will install and test a data cabling
link (Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a - Class D/E/Ea). All test results are recorded/saved.

Course Highlights:

• Current terminologies in use as applied to copper communication data cabling
• Health and Safety
• Basic electrical theory and principles
• Recommended data cabling installation procedures in accordance with standards
• Data cable presentations
• Termination of communication cabling
• Fault find copper communication data cabling

Prerequisites & Preparation:
This course is aimed at datacoms engineers looking to prove their installation skills and professionalism. It is also applicable to individuals who are in allied trades, for example, electricians and telecoms engineers who wish to increase and broaden their range of skills.

Bespoke Courses
Our bespoke courses are designed to provide targeted instruction for specific subject areas. Whether you require your team to be taught fibre splicing or need something more customized, we can tailor any request into a workable format. Our dedicated Technical Services department is capable of creating workshops to meet your needs.

Through hands on technical sessions with our dedicated experts we can train engineers
on the specific products they are using. This focused approach rather than a general theory
based training, helps to remove potential problems, enabling them to be resolved quickly.

Maybe it's a testing procedure you need? Together we can develop the right process, advising of the most suitable equipment and then implement training for all relevant personnel