Book Openreach PIA S008 – Overhead Cabling

Book your place on our 3-day Openreach PIA S008 Overhead Cabling Course at Fibre Optics Training UK in Crewe, Cheshire.

Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to install overhead telecommunications cables within the Openreach Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) network.

This instructor-led course covers the principles of overhead cable installation, safe working practices, pole access, cable handling, routing and installation techniques, helping telecommunications operatives develop the competence required for overhead network deployment.

What You'll Learn

• Introduction to Openreach PIA S008 Overhead Cabling requirements

• Understanding overhead telecommunications infrastructure and cable routes

• Safe working procedures around telecommunications poles

• Pole access, positioning and associated safety considerations

• Identifying overhead installation hazards and assessing risks

• Understanding appropriate cable types and handling requirements

• Overhead cable routing, installation and support techniques

• Maintaining suitable clearances and cable positioning

• Use of appropriate equipment for overhead cable installation

• Protecting existing telecommunications infrastructure

• Following relevant PIA operational and safety procedures

• Practical overhead cabling exercises and assessment preparation

Course Details

• Accreditation: Openreach PIA S008 – Overhead Cabling

• Duration: 3 days

• Location: Crewe, Cheshire

• Delivery: Instructor-led training with practical activities and assessment

• Suitable for: Telecommunications engineers, fibre optic installers, overhead cabling operatives and contractors working on Openreach PIA infrastructure

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Delegates must bring their own appropriate PPE, including:

• Safety footwear

• Safety helmet with a four-point chin strap

• Protective gloves and eye protection

• Suitable safety harness, lanyard and work positioning belt

• Any additional task-specific PPE required for the practical activities

All equipment must be suitable for the work and meet the applicable safety requirements.

Book Your Place

Select your preferred course date and number of delegates, then complete your booking securely online.

This booking is for the full S008 Overhead Cabling Course. Existing accreditation holders who are eligible for refresher training should select the separate S008R booking option.