Lesson 1Cable pulling and dressing techniques: bundle limits, bend radius, strain relief, and avoiding mechanical damageThis lesson teaches pulling and dressing copper and fibre cables without harm. Covers bundle limits, bend rules, strain relief, and ways to avoid crushing, kinking, or scraping cables on site.
Reading and following cable pull plansCalculating fill ratios and bundle limitsApplying correct minimum bend radiusStrain relief at racks, trays and devicesProtecting cables from sharp edgesUsing pull cords, lubricants and rollersLesson 2Site cleanup and cable management finalization: securing loose cables, removing debris and ensuring no trip hazards remainThis lesson shows how to leave sites clean, safe, and ready for checks. Remove scraps, secure loose cables, tidy visible runs, and do final walkthroughs to clear trip risks and disruptions.
Collecting and disposing of cable scrapSecuring loose cables with approved tiesDressing visible cables for neat appearanceRemoving tools, ladders and packagingFinal walk-through for trip hazardsClient sign-off and photo documentationLesson 3Terminating horizontal runs at outlets and patch panel: punch-down best practices, pair untwist limits, and verification stepsThis lesson covers terminating horizontal cables at outlets and panels. Explains punch-down methods, untwist limits, pair order, and visual/electrical checks for solid, code-compliant ends.
Reviewing T568A and T568B pinoutsMaintaining pair twist up to the contactCorrect punch-down tool use and safetyStrain relief and cable support at jacksInspecting terminations for faultsBasic outlet and patch panel testingLesson 4Installing trunking and cable supports: fixing methods, load limits, and safety precautions when drillingThis lesson details fitting trunking, trays, and supports. Covers fixing for surfaces, load limits, spacing, and safe drilling to miss hidden services, dust, and structure damage.
Selecting trunking and support typesMarking routes and support spacingFixing to concrete, brick and drywallObserving tray and trunking load limitsSafe drilling and anchor installationFirestopping and penetration sealingLesson 5Pre-arrival checklist and site setup: verification of scope, permits, PPE, tools and client communicationsThis lesson guides pre-arrival prep and site setup. Verify scope, drawings, permits, access, PPE, tools, client talks, and set up safe, organised work zones on arrival.
Reviewing scope, drawings and standardsConfirming permits, access and schedulesInspecting PPE and tool readinessPre-loading materials and sparesClient communication before arrivalSetting up a safe, tidy work areaLesson 6Mounting and wiring the main cabinet and switch: securing rack, earthing/grounding requirements, and safe power connectionsThis lesson explains mounting and wiring main cabinet and switch safely. Covers anchoring, earthing/bonding, power setup, cord routing, and clearances per electrical and maker guidelines.
Positioning and leveling the rack or cabinetAnchoring racks to floor or wall safelyEarthing and bonding per local codesRouting power and data separatelyInstalling PDUs and cable managersPower-up checks and switch labelingLesson 7Testing and verification: continuity, wiremap, NEXT/return loss basics, and basic Wi-Fi connectivity checksThis lesson introduces basic copper and Wi-Fi tests post-install. Covers continuity, wiremap, simple NEXT/return loss, and Wi-Fi checks to confirm client services work properly.
Using continuity testers and tone probesPerforming wiremap tests on data outletsInterpreting basic NEXT and return lossDocumenting pass or fail test resultsVerifying link speed and PoE deliveryChecking Wi-Fi SSID, signal and throughputLesson 8Marking outlets and routes: measuring cable lengths, outlet heights, and safety clearancesThis lesson shows marking outlet spots and cable paths pre-install. Measure lengths, set heights, keep safety gaps, and align marks with other trades and client needs.
Reading architectural and reflected plansMeasuring and marking outlet positionsSetting standard outlet mounting heightsMarking safe cable paths and pathwaysRespecting electrical and fire clearancesCoordinating markings with other tradesLesson 9Labeling, port mapping and documentation: consistent labeling scheme and mapping ports to outletsThis lesson focuses on labelling, port mapping, and docs for upkeep. Use steady naming, label gear/cables, make port-to-outlet maps, and store records for clients and teams.
Designing a consistent labeling schemeLabeling patch panels, outlets and racksLabeling horizontal and backbone cablesCreating port-to-outlet mapping tablesUpdating floor plans and as-built recordsStoring digital and printed documentationLesson 10Mounting and commissioning the wall AP: placement for RF coverage, mounting hardware, and PoE safety considerationsThis lesson covers mounting and setting up wall APs. Pick spots for RF coverage, choose hardware, connect PoE safely, and do basic checks for Wi-Fi operation and stability.
Selecting AP locations for RF coverageChoosing suitable wall mounting hardwareRouting and securing AP patch cablesConnecting PoE injectors or switch portsChecking AP boot, LEDs and link statusVerifying SSID broadcast and client access
