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

What is the Level 2 Award in Air Blown Fibre Open Course?

An Open Course is in a classroom in a face-to-face environment. These courses have regular dates available to book online or by phone. 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 Open Course - Key Information

3-Day course at a training venue
Develop an insight into the concepts involved with the installation of micro ducts and sub ducts, preblowing checks, blowing in fibre bundles
Unit 204 is one of the optional units to complete the full award
Trainer timed assessments
City & Guilds accredited award
Digital Certificate from City & Guilds (physical certificates can be requested)

Level 2 Award in Air Blown Fibre Course Details

On receiving payment for your City & Guilds 3668-02 units, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.
This document includes the following details:

Your chosen course date (or dates depending on the units you choose)
Course start time at your chosen venue
Address of your chosen venue, including a map screenshot
Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course, such as a physical disability or a learning or reading difficulty

You need to bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport with you.

Lunch is not included, so please provide your own.

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

There are no entry requirements to enrol on this course.

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