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Copper Cable Testing Technician : LanTEK IV : Cable Testing fundamentals

This two part course covers the core principles of data cable testing. Designed to support both new and experienced technicians through structured courses, videos, and webinars.

Part 1: Fundamentals covers the essential building blocks of copper cabling, including an introduction to “What is” twisted pair cabling and deeper dive into Commercial sector Enterprise Structured Cabling Testing and trouble shooting.

Part 2: Industry Applications builds on this knowledge to focus on detailed tester setup and real world applications and practical considerations across a range of industry environments

Ready for immediate online access, it delivers essential theory upfront reducing time, cost, and logistical challenges of onsite training.

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

*Start here to progress*

This course is a theoretical prerequisite introducing core fundamentals to wider knowledge, it ensures learners are fully prepared to succeed at the next level as they progress to official instructor-led Certification courses.

Installation Businesses (teams, multiple users)

• Establish a consistent baseline of knowledge across technicians
• Provide an annual technical refresher to maintain standards
• Simplify onboarding for new team members
• Prepare learners for the instructor led Certification course

Individuals

• Gain a clear introduction to cable testing operations
• Build confidence through a structured learning pathway
• Meet the theory prerequisite for Certification progression

Course Duration (Total: 7.5 Hours)

Part 1 (3.5 hours)

1. What is Copper Twisted Pair Industry terms and jargon (30 mins)
2. Copper Testing Fundamentals with LanTEK IV (ISO) (3 hrs)

Part 2 (4 hours)

      3. LanTEK IV Pro Tips with Dan Barrera (2 hrs 30 mins)

      4. Choosing the Right Tester for the Job (Webinar) (30 mins)

      5. LanTEK IV Certifications Operational Proficiency (Webinar) (30 mins)

      6. DCRU Reliability Pro (Webinar) (30 mins)

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand copper structured cabling certification testing fundamentals
• Recognize key international standards and their importance
• Configure and operate the LanTEK IV for certification and troubleshooting
• Apply current PoE testing procedures for compliance and performance
• Prepare test reports for customers and warranty claims
• Progress confidently to the instructor led Certification course