Certified Enterprise Network Cabling Engineer Level 3

CNIE-L3

The Level 3 Certified Enterprise Network Cabling Engineer course provides professional training in fibre optic installation, testing and enterprise structured cabling systems.

This programme includes Open Awards Level 3 regulated qualifications in Fibre Optics Installation and Testing and Copper Datacoms Cable Installation and Testing, giving engineers the recognised skills required to install and maintain modern network infrastructure.

Achieving an Open Awards Level 3 qualification demonstrates advanced practical competence and industry knowledge, making it highly valued by employers across telecommunications, enterprise IT networks, data centres and structured cabling installation projects.

Our package includes:

Our package includes:

Open Awards Level 3 Award in Fibre Optics Installation and Testing (RQF)
Open Awards Level 3 Award in Copper Datacoms Cable Installation and Testing (RQF)
Hands-on fibre optic training using industry-standard installation and testing equipment
Practical structured cabling installation and testing training• Assessment aligned with regulated Level 3 vocational qualifications

More about this course:

Modern enterprise networks rely on a combination of high-speed fibre optic infrastructure and structured copper cabling systems to deliver reliable data connectivity across buildings, campuses and data centres.

The Level 3 Certified Enterprise Network Cabling Engineer course provides comprehensive fibre-optic and structured cabling training designed to prepare engineers for real-world network infrastructure installations.

Learners will gain practical experience in installing, terminating, and testing fibre-optic and copper data cabling systems used in enterprise environments.

The course leads to Open Awards Level 3 qualifications, which sit within the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and demonstrate a higher level of competence than introductory training. Level 3 qualifications show that engineers have the knowledge and practical ability required to install and test professional network cabling systems.

By completing this course, engineers gain valuable skills used across enterprise IT networks, telecommunications infrastructure, smart buildings and data centre environments.

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

By the end of the course, learners will be competent in:

Installing enterprise structured cabling systems
Terminating and testing copper datacoms cabling installations
Understanding fibre optic transmission principles
Installing single-mode and multi-mode fibre optic cable systems
Terminating fibre optic cables using professional installation methods
Performing fibre optic testing procedures and interpreting results
Working with enterprise network infrastructure, including racks, cabinets and patch panels

Career progression:

The growth of digital infrastructure, high-speed connectivity and data centre environments has created strong demand for engineers with fibre optic and structured cabling skills.

Achieving Open Awards Level 3 qualifications in fibre optics and copper datacoms can support progression into roles including:

Fibre Optic Engineer
Structured Cabling Installer
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Data Centre Cabling Engineer
Telecommunications Infrastructure Technician

These skills are widely used across telecommunications networks, enterprise IT systems, smart buildings and high-speed fibre infrastructure projects.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for:

Telecommunications engineers and network installers
Electricians moving into structured cabling and fibre optic installation
IT infrastructure engineers working with network cabling systems
Individuals seeking a recognised Level 3 fibre optic training qualification

Individuals seeking to advance their careers and expand their skills beyond cabling, including the installation and maintenance of network infrastructure.

Examinations & Qualifications Included:

Upon successful completion, learners will achieve the following regulated qualifications:

Open Awards Level 3 Award in Fibre Optics Installation and Testing (RQF)
Open Awards Level 3 Award in Copper Datacoms Cable Installation and Testing (RQF)

These Level 3 qualifications demonstrate competence in installing and testing modern fibre optic and structured cabling infrastructure used across enterprise networks and telecommunications systems.

Prerequisite for the course:

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, learners will benefit from having some basic knowledge of telecommunications, electrical installation or network cabling environments.

As this is a Level 3 training programme, learners should be comfortable undertaking practical technical training and assessments.

Disclaimer:

Course content and qualifications may be updated in accordance with awarding organisation requirements and industry best practice. Fibre Optics Training UK Total Network reserves the right to modify course delivery, structure or assessment methods where required.