ICT Certified Premise Cable Installer Technician (ICT/PREM)

We begin with defining what are "standards" and "codes" before moving on to cable terminology, and installed cable types (according to their applications).

Participating in the hands-on demonstrations is OPTIONAL. However, if you want to practice at home, this video is a brief introduction to some of the tools used. Earning your ICT certification is achieved by completing this course. Training at home is recommended, but it is an option only.

Going deeper into ethernet cable types, standards, and network architecture.

In this lesson you will learn the basic anatomy of coaxial cable. There are many types of coaxial, with various applications. But all share some similarities, which will be covered in this lesson.

A hands-on demonstration of how to terminate Coaxial cable with F-type connectors. IMPORTANT! Remember to always wear safety goggles or safety glasses when crimping any type of cable. Safety first!

In this lesson we learn the basics of splitters and taps, two devices you will encounter on the job, especially if you work as a cable TV or satellite dish technician.

We introduce testing standards and concepts. Note: The TDR (Time Delay Reflectometer) is a sophisticated testing platform that provides a lot of information for both copper and fiber testing generally only used in Outside Plant cabling or large Premise networks only (such as a college campus or factory). This is because of how TDRs work. In smaller networks TDRs can return data that can be misinterpreted.

In this short video I teach you how to perform a simple ethernet cable test. So, whenever you make a patch cord or any other cable using copper twisted pair cable (CAT5e, CAT6, etc.) you can use an inexpensive tool like the one shown, to perform this simple but useful and effective test.

In this video, I am testing a copper Straight-Through cable which means that the wiring pattern is the same on both ends. If it were a Cross-Over cable, the pattern would be reversed on both ends. 

You don't need expensive diagnostic tools to test a coaxial cable. In this lesson I teach you a simple and inexpensive way to test a coaxial cable for the most common type of electrical problem.

In this lesson we learn more about Plenum spaces, how they are defined, and why. 

In this lesson, we cover the importance of maintaining the integrity of all fire safety assemblies within any premise, and how to ensure we remain compliant with those governing codes. Of course, where you live, you might have different fire safety codes. This lesson covers common codes used in the U.S.A.

In this section we get more into the structure of installs and standards.

In this lesson you will learn of a common problem in home cable-TV and satellite networks, where service is interrupted or impaired. Then, I teach you 3 ways to resolve the problem for your customer.

Power-pass is a technology built into some coaxial splitters for satellite tv installations. In this lesson I teach you how it works and why it is necessary to satellite tv systems.

In this lesson you will learn how to terminate your ethernet horizontal cable at a wall receptacle, along with the commonly adhered to aesthetics of office and residential environments.