Book Openreach PIA S008R – Overhead Cabling Refresher

Book Openreach PIA S008R Overhead Cabling Refresher training at Fibre Optics Training UK in Crewe, Cheshire.

Refresh your knowledge and practical skills in overhead telecommunications cable installation within the Openreach Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) network.

This refresher is designed for experienced telecommunications operatives who already hold S008 Overhead Cabling accreditation and need to renew their competence before their existing accreditation expires.

What the Refresher Covers

• Review of Openreach PIA S008 Overhead Cabling requirements

• Safe working practices around overhead telecommunications infrastructure

• Pole access, positioning and working-at-height precautions

• Overhead cable handling, routing and installation techniques

• Recognition of hazards and assessment of working conditions

• Appropriate use of overhead cable installation equipment

• Maintaining suitable cable clearances and installation standards

• Protection of existing telecommunications infrastructure

• Review of relevant operational and safety procedures

• Practical refresher activities and assessment preparation

Eligibility Requirements

• Delegates must already hold the relevant S008 accreditation.

• Refresher training is intended for operatives within three months of their accreditation expiry date.

• Existing accreditation must be verified before a refresher place is confirmed.

• Delegates whose accreditation has expired must complete the full S008 course.

Course Information

• Accreditation: Openreach PIA S008R – Overhead Cabling Refresher

• Attendance: Day 3 of the scheduled three-day S008 full course

• Location: Crewe, Cheshire

• Delivery: Instructor-led refresher training and assessment

• Availability: Subject to eligibility and confirmation

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Delegates must bring their own suitable PPE, including safety footwear, a safety helmet with a four-point chin strap, protective gloves and eye protection.

For working-at-height activities, delegates must also bring a suitable safety harness, lanyard and work positioning belt, together with any additional task-specific safety equipment required.

Request a Refresher Date

Please contact Fibre Optics Training UK to confirm your eligibility and the available S008R refresher dates before making payment.

If you do not hold the required S008 accreditation, please book the full Openreach PIA S008 Overhead Cabling Course instead.