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City & Guilds 3667-02 Unit 104

City & Guilds 3668-02 Unit 204: Air Blown Fibre

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What is the Level 2 Award in Air Blown Fibre?

This 3-day course is for learners to develop an insight into the concepts involved with the installation of micro ducts and sub ducts, preblowing checks, blowing in fibre bundles (approximately 1mm – 2.5mm 2, 4, 8, 12,24 fibre units). Unit 204 is one of the 3 optional units to complete the level 2 full award.

To achieve the full award, you will need to complete the mandatory unit (unit 201), plus one other optional unit (202, 203 or 204).

Although this is a practical course, you will complete the unit in a controlled environment within a training workshop.

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at delegates who wish to gain an understanding of the concepts involved with the installation of micro ducts/sub ducts. You will also cover risk assessments and other safety requirements as well as the knowledge carry out functional pre-blowing checks. How to operate blowing equipment and ancillary machinery will also be covered within this unit.  

Level 2 Award in Air Blown Fibre - Key Information

Level 2 Award in Air Blown Fibre Learning Objectives:

  • Carry out risk assessments and safety checks when using air blown fibre machines.
  • Construct a micro ducted link prior to blowing fibres.
  • Use direct buried methods of trenching to manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Use various methods of installation and troubleshooting measures for directly installing into ducts.
  • Connect micro ducts into tube bundles assemblies and tube distribution closures (TDC).
  • Conduct pre-blowing pressure and continuity testing.
  • Install blown fibre bundles into tubes.

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Level 2 Award in Air Blown Fibre Course Content

1. Carry out risk assessments and safety checks when using air blown fibre machines

  • Conduct a risk assessment prior to working with air compressors and installation of micro ducts.
  • Conduct safety checks when operating compressors, electrical and hydraulic driven blowing machines.

2. Construct a micro ducted link prior to blowing fibres

  • Build an end to end blowing link for the size of the fibre unit being blown in.
  • Use differing types of micro duct and sub duct assemblies and interconnecting devices.
  • Store and handle micro duct and sub duct assemblies.

3. Use direct buried methods of trenching to manufacturer’s recommendations

  • Identify methods of trenching.
  • Back-fill trenches to manufacturer’s recommendations.

4. Use various methods of installation and troubleshooting measures for directly installing into ducts

  • Carry out methods of installation.
  • Use troubleshooting measures when carrying out direct installation into ducts.

5. Connect micro ducts into tube bundles assemblies and tube distribution closures (TDC)

  • Select tube bundles assemblies.
  • Connect microducts into tube bundles assemblies.
  • Interconnect tube distribution closures (TDC).

6. Conduct pre-blowing pressure and continuity testing

  • Carry out airflow and pressure testing.
  • Conduct continuity testing.

7. Install blown fibre bundles into tubes

  • Operate blowing machines.
  • Connect to appropriate control box mechanisms.
  • Blow in fibre and cables.

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Assessment and Certification

To achieve your qualification you will be assessed through:

Timed practical assessments set by your trainer on the different elements of the course content.

Certification

You will be awarded a digital certificate on successful completion of this course. However, you will need to complete the mandatory unit (201) to be awarded the full award.

Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements to enrol on this course.

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