Level 3 Qualifications for Network Cable Installers

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals

Network Cable Installer Level 3 Qualifications

We offer the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals. This is the qualification required by structured network engineers to apply for the ECS Advanced Datacomms Specialist Card.

Online Portfolio

Engineers can access this course through our online portfolio.

Work in your own time

Engineers can build their portfolio in their own time – no need to take time off work

7 Day Money back guarantee

If you find that you won’t have the time to complete the programme then we offer 7-day money-back guarantee.

Spread payments

Choose to pay in one go our spread the costs through a choice of instalment plans.

Course Pathways

We offer two pathways depending on the type of work that engineers do and can collect evidence for. If engineers only work with copper networks then they should choose the Copper Only pathway. If they work with copper and fibre then they should choose the Fibre and Copper Pathway.

Copper Only Pathway

The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals Copper Only Pathway is designed for engineers who only work with copper networks. The modules that you will cover are:

Health & Safety
Professional Development
Copper Installation
Testing Telecoms
Investigating and Defining Customer Requirements
Quality Management of Structued Networks
Telecomms Customer Service

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Fibre & Copper Pathway

The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals Fibre Pathway Pathway is designed for engineers who only work with copper networks. The modules that you will cover are:

Health & Safety
Professional Development
Copper Installation
Testing Telecoms
Investigating and Defining Customer Requirements
Quality Management of Structued Networks
Fibre Networks

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I have been working with VQ Training on route to obtaining my Level 3. In this time I found the level of service and especially commitment extremely high throughout the course. I would have no problem in recommending VQ Training to any organisation who want to receive training to an extremely high standard. Steve Husband – Computacentre UK Ltd

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I have completed my Level 3 qualification with VQ Training to be able to get my CSCS Gold Card.They were really helpful throughout and gave me support when I needed it to build my portfolio of evidence.The online learning system was really simple to use and it meant that I could answer questions and upload evidence when I was online. I would definitely recommend VQ Training. Tony Kennedy – Structured Networks Manchester

Super Course

The CSCS Card is going to be compulsory, probably for all sites. I needed my card for April 2015. There was a lot less work than I expected. It’s been made a lot easier because everyone is very helpful and knowledgeable. The online system is really good, you can log in when you want and it’s reliable. Blair Somers – DGL Networks

Level 3 Course

After gaining level 3 Diploma in ICT with VQ Training I cannot recommend them highly enough. Due to my busy work schedule their courses were ideal for me because training while working meant I could would not miss out financially. All of the VQ Training team are very flexible, accommodating and have no problem with visiting were suited me, ie place of work. Their training is of a high standard and are always at the end of the phone if I needed advice. I genuinely feel like they cared about me, my training and help push my business forward. Lee Ryan – Alexamber Networks