Career Details

Data Cabling Installer

Description

ETA Data Cabling Installers are expected to know the basic concepts of copper cabling installation and service-which are then applicable to all the procedures required to safely and competently install communications cabling. Basic electricity and safety; data communications basics; definitions, symbols and abbreviations; cable construction and types; cable performance characteristics; cabling standards; basic network topologies; basic network architectures; National Electrical Code (NEC®); cabling system components; DCIC installation tools; connectors and outlets; cabling system design; cabling installation; connector installation; cabling testing and certification; cabling troubleshooting; documentation.

Certifying Organization

ETA International

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 4 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Cable Splicing Certification

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Electrical Training Alliance

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

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International Society of Arboriculture

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

ETT Certified Technician Level III

Certifying Organization

InterNational Electrical Testing Association

Type

B - Advanced

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