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Openreach PIA S8 Overhead Cabling

PIA-S8

Openreach PIA S8 Overhead Cabling

Openreach PIA S8 Overhead Cabling Installation Accreditation course is designed for operatives using the Openreach network, utilising the overhead network infrastructure for communication providers (CP) with written agreements to use Openreach physical infrastructure access (PIA). Operatives and surveyors must hold a valid accreditation, which is the Openreach PIA S8 Overhead Cabling Installation course.

Our package includes:

The Openreach PIA S8 Overhead cable installation accreditation consists of three modules:


  • Module one: Develops the knowledge of the Openreach Overhead Infrastructure

  • Module two: Prepares delegates with the skills and knowledge to undertake a safe PIA overhead cable installation using the overhead poles infrastructure

  • Module three: Demonstrates individual competency required to complete a cable installation utilising the overhead network infrastructure..

More about this course:

Rest assured, the Openreach PIA S008 Overhead Cabling Installation Accreditation Course is designed to be comprehensive yet manageable.


Openreach PIA S8 Overhead Cabling accreditation course is designed for operatives using the Openreach network, utilising the overhead network infrastructure for communication providers (CP) with written agreements to use Openreach physical infrastructure access (PIA). Operatives and installation teams must hold a valid accreditation, which is Openreach S8 Overhead cabling.

By the end of the course you will be competent in the following:

This course will enable telecom overhead installation teams to carry out installations of cables correctly, following Openreach criteria, which include:


  • Identifying existing network assets

  • Pole space for fixing assets, like a connector block terminal, Aerial subscriber nodes

  • Spanning cables between poles, including road crossing and drop wires for home installation

  • Engineering techniques used to deploy a drop cable up to a maximum diameter of 7mm within the Openreach Overhead infrastructure safely

  • Network quality standards associated with PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access)

  • DILOR

  • Types of telegraph poles

    • Light

    • Medium

    • Stout

    • Hollow

  • Classifications

  • Network adjustments

Career progression:

This course will enable telecom overhead installation teams to carry out installations of cables correctly, following Openreach criteria.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is for those who need Openreach accreditation, including:

  • Communication Providers

  • Contractors

  • Engineers

Examinations & Qualifications Included:

Openreach S8 Accreditation valid for three years.

The S8 course is suitable for individuals who can meet the required standard. It is designed to provide essential knowledge and skills for engineers and contractors working in the Openreach

Prerequisite for the course:

Disclaimer:

Not applicable.

Course duration:

3 Days.

Course cost:

£500.00

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