Week 7

5.5.2 Understand roles, responsibilities and required skills when installing

• network cabling:
• responsibilities:
  • install, terminate, test and certify cable (copper and fibre)
  • maintain cabling
  • identify, locate and repair faults
  • install cabinets, fixtures and racks
  • install physical protection measures for cabling
  • carry out risk assessments
  • work to relevant legislation
  • design and document and use cable route maps,   testing and acceptance documentation
  • update asset registers
  • update maintenance logs
  • ensure system availability and performance
• roles:
  • cabling installer
  • network surveyor
  • network analyst
  • network installation engineer
• skills:
  • manual handling
  • working at height
  • ability to interpret and follow plans
  • adaptability
  • prioritise tasks
  • team working
  • importance of upskilling.

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2026-06-02 10:16:30