City & Guilds Level 2 Enterprise Network Cabling Technician – Fibre Optic & Structured Cabling Training

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The City & Guilds Level 2 Enterprise Network Cabling Technician course provides the essential skills to install, terminate, and test modern communications infrastructure, including fibre-optic and copper structured cabling systems.

This industry-recognised training programme covers the installation, splicing, termination and testing of fibre-optic networks, alongside structured cabling systems from Cat5e through to Cat6a used in enterprise networks, data centres and telecommunications infrastructure.

Delegates gain hands-on experience with professional network test equipment, including VIAVI, EXFO, Softing and Fluke testers, and learn how to verify and certify installations in accordance with recognised industry standards such as ISO/IEC 11801, EN 50173 and EN 50174.

This qualification is ideal for anyone looking to start or progress a career as a network cabling technician, fibre optic installer or data communications engineer.

Our package includes:

Our training package includes:

City & Guilds Level 2 accredited training and certification
Hands-on fibre optic installation and testing training
Practical structured cabling installation (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a)
Fibre optic connectorisation and fusion splicing
OTDR and optical loss testing
Copper cable testing and certification

Training using industry-standard test equipment, including
Fluke Networks cable testers
VIAVI fibre testing equipment
EXFO fibre optic test equipment
Softing network certification tools
Professional training materials and course documentation
Practical workshop exercises in real installation scenarios
Multiple choice assessments and practical assessments
City & Guilds certification upon successful completion

More about this course:

Modern organisations rely on high-performance network infrastructure to support cloud services, enterprise networks, data centres and high-speed connectivity. The City & Guilds Level 2 Communications Cabling qualification is designed to provide the practical skills and knowledge required to install and test these systems professionally.

This comprehensive course covers both fibre-optic cabling systems and copper structured cabling networks, ensuring technicians understand the full network infrastructure used in enterprise environments.

Delegates will learn how to:

Install fibre optic cables in internal and external environments
Terminate fibre using connectors and fusion splicing
Perform optical testing using OTDR and power meter equipment
Install and terminate copper data cabling systems
Test structured cabling performance to recognised standards
Identify faults and troubleshoot network infrastructure

The course also explains how structured cabling systems support modern networks, including:

Office enterprise networks
Data centres
Smart buildings
Industrial networks
Telecommunications infrastructure

Training aligns with international cabling standards, including:

ISO/IEC 11801 – Generic Cabling for Customer Premises
EN 50173 – Information Technology Cabling Systems
EN 50174 – Installation of Information Technology Cabling

These standards ensure network installations are reliable, scalable and capable of supporting modern high-speed communications.

By the end of the course you will be competent in the following:

After completing this course, delegates will be able to:

Install fibre optic cabling systems
Terminate fibre using connectors and fusion splicing techniques
Test fibre optic networks using OTDR and optical loss testing equipment
Install structured cabling systems including Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6a
Test copper cabling systems using professional certification testers
Interpret fibre and copper test results
Install enterprise network cabling infrastructure
Follow recognised industry standards and installation practices
Document and certify completed network installations

Career progression:

This qualification provides a strong foundation for careers within the telecommunications and network infrastructure industry.

Typical job roles include:

Fibre optic technician
Network cabling engineer
Structured cabling installer
Data communications engineer
Telecommunications engineer
Network infrastructure technician

It also provides progression routes to advanced certifications, such as:

City & Guilds Level 3 Communications Cabling
Fibre Optic Specialist Courses
Network Infrastructure Design and Planning Qualifications
Open Awards Level 3 Fibre Installation
Open Awards Advance OTDR Testing and Fault Finding
Open Awards Advanced Copper Testing

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for:

Individuals starting a career in fibre optics or network cabling
Electricians looking to move into data cabling installation
IT technicians wanting practical infrastructure skills
Telecoms engineers upgrading their fibre knowledge
Network installers wanting an industry-recognised qualification
Organisations training staff to install enterprise network infrastructure

No prior experience in fibre optics is required, although basic technical knowledge is beneficial.

Examinations & Qualifications Included:

Successful delegates will receive the City & Guilds Level 2 Communications Cabling qualification, a nationally recognised certification within the telecommunications and network infrastructure industry.

City & Guilds qualifications are widely recognised by employers and demonstrate that technicians have been assessed on both theoretical knowledge and practical installation skills.

Prerequisite for the course:

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

However, the following experience may be beneficial:

Basic electrical or technical knowledge
Experience working in construction, telecoms or IT environments
Understanding of basic networking concepts

Disclaimer:

Course content may be updated to reflect changes in industry standards, certification requirements or equipment technology.

Training equipment may vary, but will always include professional fibre optic and network certification testing tools commonly used within the telecommunications and structured cabling industry.