Delivery: Online |
College Credit: 3 Credit Hours |
Est. Length: 30 Seat Hours
Price: $715.00 |
Equivalency Exam: $125.00
Course Overview
The NCTI Installer course is the cornerstone of the Technical Career Path. It serves as the comprehensive “bootcamp” for new technicians, providing the essential skills to function as a competent Tap-to-Customer Premises installer.
This curriculum covers the full spectrum of the modern Broadband Cable System, from signal sources to the living room equipment. Students will master Quad Play technologies (Video, Voice, Data, and Home Security) and the transmission mediums that deliver them, including Wi-Fi, MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance), and Fiber-to-the-Home drops. Beyond technical skills, the course emphasizes strict adherence to OSHA, ANSI, NEC, and NESC safety codes.
Who Should Attend:
- Entry-Level Installers
- Broadband Technicians
- Field Service Apprentices
- Technicians preparing for SCTE Certification
What You Will Learn
Upon completion, students will be able to perform safe aerial and underground installations, troubleshoot analog and digital impairments, and educate customers on their services.
Core Competencies:
- System Operations: Explain the architecture of HFC networks, frequency allocations, and bandwidth usage.
- Transmission Mediums: Differentiate between Coaxial, Fiber-Optic, and Twisted-Pair drop cables, and explain MoCA home networking logic.
- Safety Mastery: Execute required inspections for Ladder Safety and Pole Climbing, and utilize Foreign Voltage Detectors (FVD) to prevent electrical shock.
- Craftsmanship: Demonstrate proper exterior and interior cable routing, wall fishing, and F-Connector installation.
- Troubleshooting: Interpret digital signal measurements (MER/BER) to identify ingress/egress and solve drop problems.
- Quad Play Work Orders: Follow specific procedures for installing and verifying Video, High-Speed Data, Voice (VoIP), and Home Security systems.
Certification and Benefits
Start Your Career with Credentials
This course offers a stackable credential that opens doors to advanced technical roles.
Additional Benefits:
- College Credit: Earn 3 hours of college credit upon successful completion.
- SCTE Prep: Excellent preparation for the SCTE Broadband Premises Installer (BPI) certification.
- Certification Pathways: Credits apply toward NCTI Master Technician and Master Installer certifications.
- Industry Recognition: Receive the NCTI Certificate of Graduation.
Course Outline
Module 1: Technology & Safety
- Broadband Architecture and Quad Play Technologies.
- Safety: OSHA standards, PPE, Pole Climbing, and Ladder handling.
- Tools: Vehicle maintenance and proper use of meters/hand tools.
Module 2: Exterior & Interior Craftsmanship
- Accessing the Aerial Plant (Bucket Truck/Climbing).
- Exterior: Underground/Aerial drops, bonding, and splitters.
- Interior: Routing, fishing walls, and connectorization.
Module 3: Installation & Troubleshooting
- Fiber Drops: Termination and pre-connectorized jumpers.
- Troubleshooting: Analyzing ingress, egress, and signal quality.
- Work Orders: Specific modules for Video, Data, Voice, and Security installation.