Practical, hands-on training in fibre optics, data cabling and telecoms at our specialist centre in Crewe. Build installation, splicing, testing and fault-finding skills with experienced industry trainers and professional equipment.
Fibre Optic & Data Cabling Training UK
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Smart Awards SA054C TETRA Leaning Ladder Candidate Accreditation
One-day SA054C TETRA leaning-ladder training in Crewe. Valid SA001 certification and a NOPS card required. £185.00 + VAT.
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£185.00 + VAT
1 day
Openreach PIA S009 Pole Stepping on Congested Poles
Learn safe pole-stepping techniques for congested Openreach poles, including pole assessment, access planning and secure positioning while protecting existing network assets.
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£150.00 + VAT
1 Day.
Smart Awards SA002 Underground Safety
Develop practical underground telecoms safety skills in gas detection, cover lifting, PPE and pre-entry checks around chambers, ducts and network access points.
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£180.00 + VAT
1 day
Data Cabling Installation Course (CDCI)
Hands-on Level 3 training in copper cabling installation, termination, testing and fault finding. Five days in Crewe.
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£875.00 + VAT
5 days
Air Blown Fibre Installation Course (CBFI)
Learn air-assisted fibre and cable installation through microducts and sub-duct, including equipment setup, duct preparation and the factors affecting blowing performance.
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£650.00 + VAT
2 days
Certified Network Enterprise Installer (CNEI)
Combined fibre and copper installation training covering termination, fusion splicing and testing over nine days in Crewe.
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£1,950 + VAT
9 days
Smart Awards SA024 Pole Top Rescue
Develop practical pole-top rescue skills in emergency assessment, rescue equipment, safe positioning and controlled casualty recovery for overhead telecoms teams.
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£220 + VAT
1 day
Openreach PIA S008 Overhead Cabling
Three-day Openreach PIA S8 / S008 overhead cabling training with practical installation and accreditation assessment in Crewe.
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£425.00 + VAT
3 days
Openreach PIA S006 Underground Surveying
Develop practical skills in surveying Openreach chambers, ducts and underground routes, identifying assets and assessing route suitability for PIA deployment.
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£350.00 + VAT
1 day
Certified Enterprise Network Planning & Design Course (CENPD)
Learn to plan and specify enterprise copper and fibre cabling systems, covering pathways, cabinets, capacity, costing and recognised structured cabling standards.
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£795.00 + VAT
4 Days.
Fibre Optic Installation & Splicing (CFIE)
Build practical Level 3 fibre skills in cable preparation, termination, fusion splicing, testing and fault finding, using professional installation and test equipment.
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£1,050 + VAT
5 days
Certified Fibre Network Planning & Design (CFNPD)
Learn to design fibre networks around client requirements, covering topology, route planning, fibre selection, capacity, resilience and future expansion.
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£895.00 + VAT
5 Days.
Smart Awards SA002A Underground Safety Awareness
Recognise underground telecoms hazards, including gas risks, chamber access and cover lifting, through awareness training for personnel working around network infrastructure.
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£180 + VAT
1 day
Smart Awards SA001A Overhead Safety Awareness
Recognise overhead telecoms hazards and safe working principles, including ladder safety, pole condition and joint-user poles, through awareness rather than climbing training.
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£180.00 + VAT
1 day
Openreach PIA S007 Underground Cabling
Develop practical skills in preparing underground routes and installing telecoms cable and sub-duct through existing Openreach chambers and ducts for PIA projects.
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£350.00 + VAT
2 days
Openreach PIA S005 Overhead Surveying
Learn to survey Openreach poles, spans and overhead routes, identify infrastructure constraints and record accurate information for PIA network planning.
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£340.00 + VAT
1 day
Smart Awards SA053C TETRA Leaning Ladder & Enhanced Flat Roof
SA053C TETRA leaning-ladder and enhanced flat-roof training in Crewe, including crawl boards. Valid SA001 certification and a NOPS card required.
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£225.00 + VAT
1 day
Ribbon Fibre Installation & Mass Fusion Splicing (CRFIE)
Develop specialist ribbon fibre preparation and mass fusion splicing skills for high-capacity networks, building on your existing fibre installation experience.
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£695 + VAT
3 days
Smart Awards SA001 Overhead Safety
Build practical overhead telecoms safety skills in ladder inspection, pole assessment and safe climbing, using realistic overhead network training scenarios.
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£400.00 + VAT
2.5 days
Advanced OTDR Training & Fault Finding (CFTE)
Advance your fibre testing skills through OTDR trace analysis, loss testing and end-face inspection, supporting confident fault diagnosis, commissioning and network acceptance.
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£950 + VAT per delegate
Four days
Why choose Fibre Optics Training UK?
Build practical skills you can use on the job. At Fibre Optics Training UK, you learn from experienced industry trainers through hands-on fibre installation, data cabling and testing exercises using equipment from leading manufacturers. Whether you’re starting out, developing your expertise or training a team, our courses connect technical knowledge with the demands of real installations.
Practical skills
Build confidence through practical fibre optic and data cabling training. Depending on your course, practise cable preparation, fusion splicing, termination, testing or fault finding, and learn how to interpret results for real installation work.
Experienced trainers
Learn from trainers with practical industry experience who explain the reasons behind each technique. Ask questions, work through installation challenges and develop the understanding to choose appropriate methods on the job.
Independent advice
Train with equipment from manufacturers including Fluke, Softing, EXFO, VIAVI, Fujikura and Inno, depending on the course. Our impartial approach helps you understand testing and splicing methods and choose equipment suited to your work.
Individual courses
Build practical fibre optic, data cabling and testing skills. Find a course suited to your experience, view upcoming dates and book online.
HM Forces resettlement
Your next mission starts here. Explore Level 3 training for your move into civilian work, with guidance on eligible ELCAS courses and how to enquire.
Corporate training
Develop your team's fibre optic, data cabling and testing skills. Discuss practical training tailored to your engineers, project requirements and preferred dates.
Training that fits your next step.
Students attending Fibre Optics Training UK courses are automatically registered with COFNII as Approved Installers, except those attending Smart Awards or Openreach PIA courses. This connects your training with an industry installer register and supports your next step in fibre optics and network infrastructure.
COFNII Approved Installer registration
Thinking about a career in fibre optics or data cabling? Visit Fibre Optics Training UK in Crewe, meet our trainers and explore the training centre. Our free open days give individuals, career changers and HM Forces leavers the chance to discuss courses, practical skills and their next steps before booking.
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What our learners say
Excellent real-world representative facilities, access to different splicers gave opportunity to compare and contrast different manufacturer's hardware. Plenty of practical and splicing time.
Matthew Towell
Fibre Optics Installation Course
Enjoyable, well paced course, excellent facilities with knowledgeable and experienced tutors.
Neil Ormson
Structured Enterprise Cabling Course
Once again Ratus acute knowledge around advanced level OTDR testing showed when taking me through the theory and practical elements.
Jake Wright
Advanced OTDR & Fibre Testing Course
A very straightforward practical course that gave me great insight into underground safety and gas testing prior to entry
Jake Wright
SA002 Underground Safety Operatives
I was dreading the course to begin but Alan Deakin made everyone feel relaxed. There was a lot of information on the course which I didn't know but now I do. I don't know of anyway this course can be improved
Ian Dolan
Structured Enterprise Cabling Course
Happy with all aspects of the course very well explained
Ralph Mcconnell
S7 Underground Cabling
Paul is very knowledgeable and with his experience delivered this course with precision.... Learnt alot and would recommend it to anyone who has interest in Telecommunications... Thank you very much.
Ratu Tunisau
PIA S5 and PIA S6
Enjoyed the course and feel I learnt a lot. Instructors were fantastic and very approachable. Overall great environment
Stephen Lowes
Fibre Optics Installation Course
1. What courses does Fibre Optics Training UK offer?
Fibre Optics Training UK offers practical courses in fibre optic installation, fusion splicing, fibre testing, OTDR fault finding and structured data cabling. The portfolio also includes Smart Awards, Openreach PIA, HM Forces resettlement and corporate training. View the individual course page for its syllabus, entry requirements, duration and qualification or assessment details.
2. Can I start fibre optic training without previous experience?
Yes, there are training options for people new to the industry as well as courses for experienced installers. Use the course finder to select your starting point and subject, then check the entry requirements on the recommended course page. Contact Fibre Optics Training UK if you need help choosing a suitable first course.
3. Which training is suitable for experienced fibre and data cabling engineers?
Experienced installers and engineers can explore advanced OTDR testing, fibre fault finding, structured cabling and planning or design courses. Choose training that addresses the skills you want to develop and check any prerequisites on the course page. Fibre Optics Training UK can also discuss corporate training for teams with specific technical requirements.
4. Does Fibre Optics Training UK offer Level 3 fibre optic and data cabling qualifications?
Fibre Optics Training UK offers Level 3 training routes in fibre installation and testing, copper datacoms installation and testing, and advanced OTDR. Qualification and awarding organisation details vary by course, so read the certification section before booking. Smart Awards and Openreach PIA courses have their own assessment and certification arrangements.
5. Will I practise fibre splicing, installation and testing during training?
Practical learning is central to Fibre Optics Training UK's technical training. Depending on the course, activities include fibre preparation, fusion splicing, termination, structured cabling installation, testing, interpreting results and fault finding. The course syllabus explains which tasks and equipment are included, so you can choose training that fits your work or career plans.
6. Which manufacturers' equipment is used on Fibre Optics Training UK courses?
Fibre Optics Training UK uses equipment from manufacturers including Fluke, Softing, EXFO, VIAVI, Fujikura and Inno across its training provision. Equipment varies with the subject and course. Using multiple manufacturers helps learners understand testing and installation principles alongside equipment operation. Contact Fibre Optics Training UK if you need training on a particular instrument or platform.
7. Where is the Fibre Optics Training UK training centre, and is corporate training available?
Fibre Optics Training UK's training centre is in Crewe, Cheshire. Corporate training can also be discussed for delivery at a suitable client location in the UK or overseas. Delivery arrangements depend on the course, facilities and equipment required. Use the corporate training enquiry route to explain your team size, subject, location and preferred dates.
8. How do I find course dates, prices and book a place?
Open the relevant course page to review its content, duration, price and upcoming dates before choosing a session. Standard individual bookings use the online purchasing route. HM Forces funded training and corporate training use an enquiry form so Fibre Optics Training UK can confirm the appropriate arrangements. Check the stated VAT treatment and any course-specific conditions before booking.
9. Can HM Forces service leavers enquire about ELCAS-funded training?
Yes. Fibre Optics Training UK provides an HM Forces resettlement enquiry route for service leavers interested in its training. Supply your service number, service branch, leaving date, preferred course and preferred training date. Fibre Optics Training UK can then confirm the relevant course details and ELCAS course code for your application. Funding eligibility, contributions and approval must be confirmed through the applicable ELCAS process.
10. Does attending a Fibre Optics Training UK course include COFNII Approved Installer registration?
Students attending Fibre Optics Training UK courses are automatically registered with COFNII as Approved Installers, with the exception of Smart Awards and Openreach PIA courses. The relevant installer registration category depends on the training undertaken. Contact Fibre Optics Training UK for the registration details associated with your chosen course. Registration does not guarantee employment or a recruitment placement.