BICSI Installer 2, Copper

IN225: BICSI Installer 2, Copper® Training

This course sets the foundation of a copper-based structured cabling system
installation.The course begins with an overview of professionalism, copper
transmission principles and general safety practices associated with working
with copper cabling. A significant amount of course time will then be spent on
BICSI best practices for the installation, termination and testing of copper cable.

Course Highlights:

This course offers multiple opportunities for hands-on practice.
Activities include learning to:

+ Perform advanced IDC terminations (210 and GigaBIX)
+ Terminate STP cable to patch panels and wall outlets
+ Terminate coaxial cable using a BNC connector
+ Test copper cabling installations

Note: The BICSI Installer 2, Copper exam is not included in the course fee. You must register for the exam
separately. Download an exam application at bicsi.org/in2copper or contact BICSI.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

Participants must be able to:

+ Distinguish between different colors
+ Possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks
+ Stand for extended periods of time (e.g., 30 minutes)
+ Climb ladders
+ Lift and carry items weighing ≈22.7 kg (50 lb)

About This Course

+ 4.5-day course; 5.5 days for
students planning to take the
exam to earn the Installer 2,
Copper credential
+ 35 CECs

Who Should Attend?

+ ICT installers with at least one year
of verifiable cabling experience
+ Anyone who wishes to expand their
knowledge of the industry, learn
new (copper installation) skills and
continue to advance professionally
+ Level 1 Installers seeking the
Installer 2, Copper credential
+ Individuals planning to sit for the
BICSI Installer 2, Copper exam

IN225: BICSI Installer 2, Copper® Training

Prerequisites & Preparation

Students of this class may wish to first attend IN101 or gain equivalent experience
and knowledge through on-the-job-training. BICSI recommends that all students who
take this class have at least one year of verifiable ICT industry installation experience
within the last five years. For all individuals who plan to take the exam after the class,
this one year of experience is a requirement for the exam, not a recommendation.

The skills in this course build on the basic skills and knowledge that an installer is
likely to acquire during the first year on the job. For this reason, students will be
expected to have basic knowledge of copper cabling media and know how to perform the following skills prior to attending class:

+ Install a pull string
+ Pull horizontal cable through a continuous conduit run
+ Perform IDC terminations on a 66 block, 110 block, LSA block and a BIX block
+ Terminate coaxial cable using an F connector
+ Test 4-pair cable with a pair scanner

If you do not know how to perform any of these tasks or feel that you may not be fully
prepared for this course, BICSI recommends that you complete the IN101 course
first. IN101 covers these skills, as well as other foundational knowledge that will
help you to succeed in IN225.

In addition, BICSI strongly recommends reading the ITSIMM before coming to class
and/or taking the exam. For students who plan to take the exam, BICSI recommends
that examinees spend at least 50 hours studying the ITSIMM. Order the ITSIMM
online at bicsi.org/itsimm.

What’s Great About This Course?

IN225 prepares the learner to be an
expert in structured copper cabling
systems by building knowledge and
skills that align to industry codes
and standards through practical
application.