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Copper Cable Testing Technician : LanTEK IV : Cable Testing fundamentals

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This Learning Path starts with core principles of Data Cable Installation testing fundamentals to wider industry applications, supporting both new and experienced technicians through courses, videos, webinars, and podcasts.

Who should do this course

• Enterprise Network Cabling Testing specialists
• New entrants as a prerequisite to the certified instructor led Cable Certification course.
• A Refresher for experienced Enterprise Data Cabling Installation and Network Maintenance technicians.
• Installation businesses managing teams, wanting to set a knowledge base line for skills refresher and audit purposes

About this course

This self‑paced Learning Path provides the foundational training for new entrants to Enterprise Data Network Cabling testing.

The online format offers immediate access to essential theory reducing the challenges when arranging site based training. 

Its serves as:

• An introduction for new personnel entering cable‑testing operations
• A prerequisite for the instructor‑led Certification course.
• A knowledge baseline as an annual technical refresher.

This course requires approx. 7.5 hours of learning and includes:

Written text‑based modules with quiz questions

Instructional informative videos demonstrating specific applications and tester setup

Webinar modules providing a broader overview of the industry, including quiz questions

• Modules include

• (1) What is Copper Twisted Pair Unlock industry terms and jargon : 30mins

• (2) Copper Testing Fundamentals with LanTEK IV (ISO) : 3hrs

• (3) LanTEK IV Pro Tips with Dan Barrera : 2hr 30mins

• (4) LanTEK IV Certifications Operational Proficiency (Webinar Course) : 30mins

• (5) DCRU Reliability Pro (Webinar Course) : 30mins

• (6) Campus Maintenance Expert (Webinar Course) : 30mins

Participants will gain:

An broad overview of the Enterprise Network Cable Infrastructure industry

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of certification testing on Copper structured cabling systems

• The outline of international standards and why they are important

• Configure and operate the LanTEK IV for certification and troubleshooting in enterprise networks

• Apply current PoE testing procedures to ensure compliance and performance

• Prepare test reports for customers and warranty claims

• Enhance proficiency in testing and troubleshooting across data centres, campus environments, and office networks