BICSI Technician Training

35 CECs

In-Person

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Be recognized as a leader in the ICT industry. As a fully trained and credentialed BICSI Technician (TECH), you'll stand out from your competition when overseeing, planning and managing installation projects.

The BICSI TE350: Technician course is a hands-on/application-focused course aimed at helping learners make a smooth transition from being an individual contributing team member to leading a crew in a supervisor capacity. This course includes modules on cable termination, splicing, testing and troubleshooting as well as covering topics such as bonding and grounding (earthing), firestopping practices, and project management as outlined in the 8th edition of the Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM).

Testimonial

"I’ve been in the telecom industry for almost 15 years, and I feel like I’ve been doing it all wrong. TE350 has opened my mind to a whole other level of cabling installation. TE350 is a great class to get updated on all kinds of structured cabling systems. Sometimes you just don’t have time to do your own research." - Jeremy Garett, Lead Data Tech, CCI of Arkansas, North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Activities include learning to:

Install a cleave-and-crimp-style optical fiber connector
Install a scribe-and-polish-style optical fiber connector
Perform a fusion splice
Perform a mechanical splice
Test an optical fiber link
Evaluate an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) trace

  

Did you know?

This course is recommended for applicants wanting to earn the TECH- Technician certification.

Learn More about the TECH Certification 

Training Facility Addresses

→ Tampa, FL

8610 Hidden River Parkway, Tampa, FL 33637

→ Mesa, AZ

200 S. Center Street, Bldg. #3, Room 3-127, Mesa, AZ 85201

→ Tulsa, OK

Tulsa Tech - Lemley Memorial Campus, 3420 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK 74145.

→ Charlotte, NC

800 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC 28217

→ Laurel, MD

8751 Freestate Drive #250, Laurel, Maryland 20723

→ Denver, CO

480 E. 55th Ave, Ste 500, Denver, Colorado 80216

→ Brooklyn Park, MN

7601 Setzler Parkway North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445-1833

→ Colton, CA

7851 East Cooley Drive, Colton, CA 92324

Course Frequently Asked Questions

  • Be recognized as a leader in the ICT industry. As a fully trained and credentialed BICSI Technician (TECH), you'll stand out from your competition when overseeing, planning and managing installation projects.

    This course offers multiple opportunities for hands-on practice. Activities include learning to:

    • Interpret blueprints
    • Apply a standards-compliant labeling scheme (e.g., ANSI/TIA-606)
    • Troubleshoot a UTP link/channel with a certification test set
    • Troubleshoot an optical fiber channel with an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)

     
    Please note: The Technician (TECH) exam is not included in the course fee. You must register for the exam separately.

  • This program is ideal for:

    • Highly experienced ICT installers with at least three years of verifiable cabling experience
    • Anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge of the industry, learn new skills and continue to advance professionally
    • Individuals currently holding the INST1, INSTC or INSTF credential who are seeking to advance in their career by sitting for the BICSI Technician (TECH) exam (you must apply for the exam separately from the course).

  • Participants must be able to:

    • Distinguish between different colors
    • Possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks
    • Stand for extended periods of time (e.g., 30 minutes)
    • Climb ladders
    • Lift and carry items weighing ≈22.7 kg (50 lb)

  • BICSI recommends that all students who take this class have at least three years of current ICT industry installation experience within the last five years.

    This course builds on the skills and knowledge covered in the Installer 2, Copper Training and Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training courses. Although completing these courses prior to attending is not a requirement, BICSI highly recommends that students complete these courses and/or obtain the Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) and Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF) credentials prior to attending this class.


    BICSI strongly recommends reading the Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM) before coming to class and/or taking the exam. BICSI also recommends that examinees spend at least 50 hours studying the ITSIMM.

Cancellation & Attendance Policy

Participation in all originally scheduled days of the program is mandatory in order to receive the certificate of completion and 35 CECs.

Participants who fulfill the attendance requirement will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the program. Please note that this is not the TECH Certification, which requires a separate exam application (apply by clicking on link below). 

Apply for the TECH Exam

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