Structured Cabling Endorsement
Enhance your telecommunications career with the Structured Cabling Endorsement at NIT.
This nationally recognised short course qualifies you to install, terminate, and test copper data cabling in line with ACMA requirements. Ideal for cabling professionals looking to extend their Open Registration, this endorsement is essential for working on structured cabling systems used in residential, commercial, and industrial network environments.
- Delivery Mode: Face-to-face training and practical assessments at NIT campuses
- Location: Perth City
- Duration: 1 Day (plus pre-course reading)
- Course Fee: $350.00 (GST Exempt)
The Structured Cabling Endorsement provides practical skills and theoretical knowledge to install and terminate structured cabling that supports high-speed data transmission. Structured cabling (e.g., Cat 5, Cat 6, and Cat 6A) is the foundation of modern telecommunications infrastructure and is critical in the delivery of reliable internet and digital communication services.
The course ensures compliance with relevant industry standards and legislative frameworks
This course is suited for:
Open Cablers seeking ACMA Structured Cabling Endorsement
Telecommunications and data installers
Licensed electricians expanding into data installations
- Network cabling professionals working on commercial, educational, and industrial premises
Career Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
Install and maintain structured copper cabling systems (e.g., Cat 5, Cat 6, Cat 6A)
Perform terminations using various types of connectors for horizontal and backbone cabling
Conduct performance testing and fault-finding in structured cabling systems
Work within the safety, legislative, and regulatory frameworks applicable to the telecommunications cabling industry
This course meets the requirements of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for the Structured Cabling Endorsement.
Entry Requirements
To enrol in this course, you must:
Hold a current Open Cabling Registration
Possess basic literacy and numeracy skills
Be physically capable of performing cabling and installation tasks
This course is designed for experienced cabling professionals or those who have recently completed the Open Cabler Registration Skill Set.
Course Structure
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for:
ICTCBL301 – Install and terminate copper cabling for networks
This nationally accredited unit meets ACMA’s Structured Cabling Endorsement requirements.
Course Delivery and Assessment:
Training is delivered through a combination of:
- Classroom-based theory
- Practical, hands-on workshop activities
- Simulated cabling projects and real-world scenarios
- Practical demonstrations
- Knowledge tests
- Skills application in a simulated environment
Important Information
- All students studying at NIT are required to bring their laptops that meets the minimum system requirements specified in NIT’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy.
- Students also must have access to a high-speed internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (5G/4G/LTE) – Minimum bandwidth requirement is 5/3 Mbps (download/upload speed).
- Students are also required to bring their own notebooks, stationery and USB storage media. NIT may lend laptops to students for on-campus use only based on a first-come-first-served basis.
This course involves a number of learning and assessment methods. Typically, the learning methods may include Presentations and discussions, Demonstrations, Individual and group activities, Skills practice, Role plays, Case studies, Simulated scenarios, and Research activities.
Assessment methods generally include Practical Observation of Tasks, Written or Oral Questioning, Case Studies, Role Plays, Reports, Research Projects, Presentations, etc.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you think that you have already gained the skills and experience for a unit or entire qualification, you can apply for RPL to get recognised as competent for parts or a whole nationally recognised qualification. Not everyone will get credited for their skills and knowledge. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a reasonable amount of experience in the area their course covers. Contact us to know more about our RPL process.
Before making an application to study at National Institute of Technology, you must read the information provided for International Students in NIT Student Handbook & Policies webpage.
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