Telecoms Engineering

Telecoms Engineering

Course Name

Advanced Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Course Description

This course is designed to teach the delegates the concepts of Initial Server Build using components such as ESXi and VSphere which leads onto installation of Cisco Unified Communications Manager, VG350, Gia-Tronics IP Phones, IPTrade TSS and the configuration of IPTrade (BT) Turrets. This will provide the delegate the knowledge and skills to become a Server, Voice and Windows experienced engineer.

Audience

Telecom engineers and NMC Analysts who will be required to undertake advanced system configuration of CISCO VoIP and associated equipment.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Advanced Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Course Description

This course is designed to teach the delegates the concepts of Initial Server Build using components such as ESXi and VSphere which leads onto installation of Cisco Unified Communications Manager, VG350, Gia-Tronics IP Phones, IPTrade TSS and the configuration of IPTrade (BT) Turrets. This will provide the delegate the knowledge and skills to become a Server, Voice and Windows experienced engineer.

Audience

Telecom engineers and NMC Analysts who will be required to undertake advanced system configuration of CISCO VoIP and associated equipment.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Advanced configuration of VoIP and associated equipment.Undertake advanced system configuration of VoIP and associated equipment

Competence Awarded:

Tel 28, Tel 28.01

Course Code:

Tel 28.01

Prerequisite Name:

Installation, system configuration, maintenance and faulting of VoIP and associated equipment. Installation, corrective and preventative maintenance and faulting

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 27.01

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

BTS-R System and Maintenance

Course Description

This course will introduce telecommunications personnel to the maintenance procedures of the new BTS-R.

After completion of this course, the attendee will have the appropriate knowledge of the new BTS-R to face maintenance required with efficiency. You will be able to:
 
  • Understand the architecture and the system capacity of the new BTS-R.
  • Describe the equipment and the modules and their functionality.
  • Identify the boards and their front panel LED's, and analyze the faults.
  • Identify the faulty modules and replace them.
  • Know the various network topologies supported by the BTS-R
  • Identify the BTS-R software and its functions
  • Use the TIL to perform tests for troubleshooting.

Audience

Telecommunications personnel who will be required to maintain and fault find the BTS-R equipment.

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

BTS-R System and Maintenance

Course Description

This course will introduce telecommunications personnel to the maintenance procedures of the new BTS-R.

After completion of this course, the attendee will have the appropriate knowledge of the new BTS-R to face maintenance required with efficiency. You will be able to:
 
  • Understand the architecture and the system capacity of the new BTS-R.
  • Describe the equipment and the modules and their functionality.
  • Identify the boards and their front panel LED's, and analyze the faults.
  • Identify the faulty modules and replace them.
  • Know the various network topologies supported by the BTS-R
  • Identify the BTS-R software and its functions
  • Use the TIL to perform tests for troubleshooting.

Audience

Telecommunications personnel who will be required to maintain and fault find the BTS-R equipment.

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment.GSM-R Network - BTS-R

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

Tel 20.09

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Cisco IOS XR Advanced Network Management

Course Description

This course provides the learner the knowledge and skills to understand or operate and maintain the NRT FTNx Cisco IOS XR network equipment.

The course is split into 11 sections:
Section 1: Cisco IOS XR Software Overview
Section 2: Cisco IOS XR Software Operations
Section 3: Network Time Synchronization
Section 4: SNMP, Telemetry, and Logging
Section 5: Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Routing Protocols
Section 6: Packet Filtering
Section 7: Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Multiprotocol Label Switching
Section 8: Layer 3 VPNs
Section 9: Cisco IOS XR Software Layer 2 Architecture
Section 10: Cisco IOS XR Layer 2 Services
Section 11: Monitoring Processes

Audience

-Field engineers (e.g. Field Services and Route Communication Engineers teams) -Network Management Centre (NMC) Tier 1 engineers - NMC Tier 2 engineers - NMC Tier 3 engineers - Network Designers - Senior Network Architects

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

Cisco IOS XR Advanced Network Management

Course Description

This course provides the learner the knowledge and skills to understand or operate and maintain the NRT FTNx Cisco IOS XR network equipment.

The course is split into 11 sections:
Section 1: Cisco IOS XR Software Overview
Section 2: Cisco IOS XR Software Operations
Section 3: Network Time Synchronization
Section 4: SNMP, Telemetry, and Logging
Section 5: Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Routing Protocols
Section 6: Packet Filtering
Section 7: Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Multiprotocol Label Switching
Section 8: Layer 3 VPNs
Section 9: Cisco IOS XR Software Layer 2 Architecture
Section 10: Cisco IOS XR Layer 2 Services
Section 11: Monitoring Processes

Audience

-Field engineers (e.g. Field Services and Route Communication Engineers teams) -Network Management Centre (NMC) Tier 1 engineers - NMC Tier 2 engineers - NMC Tier 3 engineers - Network Designers - Senior Network Architects

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

IOSXRANM

Prerequisite Name:

Cisco IOS XR basics Principles of Testing and Commissioning on Telecoms Equipment TCP/IP and Cisco fundamentals

Prerequisite Short Code:

IOSXRB, Tel 600, TCPIP 0871

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Cisco IOS XR basics

Course Description

This course provides the learner with an overview of the Cisco NCS 540 and Cisco NCS5500 IOS XR software-based routers being deployed in the Network Rail FTNx network. The course provides a hardware overview of the platforms. In addition, the course introduces the learner to the basic operation and configuration of the Cisco IOS XR software installed on these devices.

Audience

Field engineers (e.g. Field Services and Route Communication Engineers teams) -Network Management Centre (NMC) Tier 1 engineers - NMC Tier 2 engineers - NMC Tier 3 engineers - Network Designers - Senior Network Architects

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

Course Name

Cisco IOS XR basics

Course Description

This course provides the learner with an overview of the Cisco NCS 540 and Cisco NCS5500 IOS XR software-based routers being deployed in the Network Rail FTNx network. The course provides a hardware overview of the platforms. In addition, the course introduces the learner to the basic operation and configuration of the Cisco IOS XR software installed on these devices.

Audience

Field engineers (e.g. Field Services and Route Communication Engineers teams) -Network Management Centre (NMC) Tier 1 engineers - NMC Tier 2 engineers - NMC Tier 3 engineers - Network Designers - Senior Network Architects

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

IOSXRB

Prerequisite Name:

Principles of Testing and Commissioning on Telecoms Equipment TCP/IP and Cisco fundamentals

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 600, TCPIP 0871

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Comms Cables Faulting

Course Description

Provides the knowledge and skills to test and locate faults with copper cables through theoretical and practical sessions.

Audience

For Telecoms staff required to locate faults on telecommunications cables. Attendees should have completed the Joint External Telecomms Cables Advanced (JECA) and Termination of External Comms Cables (TECC) events or have experience of working on railway telecoms systems.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Comms Cables Faulting

Course Description

Provides the knowledge and skills to test and locate faults with copper cables through theoretical and practical sessions.

Audience

For Telecoms staff required to locate faults on telecommunications cables. Attendees should have completed the Joint External Telecomms Cables Advanced (JECA) and Termination of External Comms Cables (TECC) events or have experience of working on railway telecoms systems.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecoms cable systems; Telecoms Copper Cables - Fault Location & Routine Maintenance Testing

Competence Awarded:

Tel 02; Tel 02.06

Course Code:

CCF

Prerequisite Name:

Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing up to and including 50pr; Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing over 50pr

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 02.03; Tel 02.04

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Concept 32

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the STS Rail Concept 32 Concentrator system's operation, physical make-up and electrical connectivity to enable faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the Concept 32 concentrator system.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians with a sound knowledge of basic telecoms principles who need to fault, maintain and make installation changes involving Concept 32 concentrators.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Concept 32

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the STS Rail Concept 32 Concentrator system's operation, physical make-up and electrical connectivity to enable faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the Concept 32 concentrator system.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians with a sound knowledge of basic telecoms principles who need to fault, maintain and make installation changes involving Concept 32 concentrators.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators; Processor Controlled Concentrators - STS Intertec Concept 32 Local System

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05; Tel 05.11

Course Code:

C32

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 05

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Concept 32 - remote concentrator connection/working

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the system used to interconnect "networked" Concept 32 Concentrators and panels to enable faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the links connecting "networked" Concept 32 concentrator systems.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians with a sound knowledge of Concept 32 concentrator system who need to fault, maintain and make installation changes involving the links to remotely connected units.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Concept 32 - remote concentrator connection/working

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the system used to interconnect "networked" Concept 32 Concentrators and panels to enable faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the links connecting "networked" Concept 32 concentrator systems.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians with a sound knowledge of Concept 32 concentrator system who need to fault, maintain and make installation changes involving the links to remotely connected units.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators; Processor Controlled Concentrators - STS Intertec Concept 32 Remote System

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05; Tel 05.12

Course Code:

C32 - RCC/W

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Contact Centre as a Service Administrator

Course Description

As we are moving to a new Cloud based Contact Centre Platform for Contact Centre Administrators.
This course is designed to train how to Administer and use the new Contact Centre platform for their specific role.

Audience

Occupational Health, National • IT HelpDesk, Manchester • Route Services Business System Support, Milton Keynes • Shared Services, Manchester • Network Management Centre, Doncaster, Stoke, Manchester • Supply Chain Operations, Milton Keynes

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Contact Centre as a Service Administrator

Course Description

As we are moving to a new Cloud based Contact Centre Platform for Contact Centre Administrators.
This course is designed to train how to Administer and use the new Contact Centre platform for their specific role.

Audience

Occupational Health, National • IT HelpDesk, Manchester • Route Services Business System Support, Milton Keynes • Shared Services, Manchester • Network Management Centre, Doncaster, Stoke, Manchester • Supply Chain Operations, Milton Keynes

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Understanding the principles and knowledge required for a Contact Centre as a Service Administrator

Competence Awarded:

TEL 560

Course Code:

CCSA

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Contact Centre as a Service Supervisor

Course Description

As we are moving to a new Cloud based Contact Centre Platform for Contact Centre Supervisors.
This course is designed to train how to Administer and use the new Contact Centre platform for their specific role.

Audience

• Occupational Health, National • IT HelpDesk, Manchester • Route Services Business System Support, Milton Keynes • Shared Services, Manchester • Network Management Centre, Doncaster, Stoke, Manchester • Supply Chain Operations, Milton Keynes

Duration:

2 hours Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Contact Centre as a Service Supervisor

Course Description

As we are moving to a new Cloud based Contact Centre Platform for Contact Centre Supervisors.
This course is designed to train how to Administer and use the new Contact Centre platform for their specific role.

Audience

• Occupational Health, National • IT HelpDesk, Manchester • Route Services Business System Support, Milton Keynes • Shared Services, Manchester • Network Management Centre, Doncaster, Stoke, Manchester • Supply Chain Operations, Milton Keynes

Duration:

2 hours Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Understanding the principles and knowledge required for a Contact Centre as a Service Supervisor

Competence Awarded:

TEL 561

Course Code:

CCSS

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Copper Cable Systems Jointing

Course Description

Audience

Duration:

Day(s)

Class size:

Course Name

Copper Cable Systems Jointing

Course Description

Audience

Duration:

Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Corrective and Preventative Maintenance, and Jointing of Telecoms Copper Cable Systems

Competence Awarded:

TEL 101

Course Code:

JECC

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Copper Telecoms Cable Testing

Course Description

Introduction
Features of telephone and other copper comms cabling and networks, network topologies
• Basic Electrical Theory
Voltage, current and resistance, SI units
• Signalling on Copper Comms Cables
Analogue and digital, frequency and bit rate, electrical characteristics of data cables, DC loop.
• Testing Scenarios & Configurations
Commission testing, maintenance & fault finding
• Using a Multimeter
Principles of tests, power, battery, earth, short circuit, contact and disconnections tests, multimeter setup, testing sequence
• Using a Tone Amplifier & Generator
Principles of tests, setup of equipment, locating cables
• Using a Ohmmeter (Bridge Megger)
Principles of tests, insulation resistance, loop resistance, test leads, instrument settings
• Using a Certification Tester
Principles of tests, setup of equipment, performance standards
• TDR Testing
Principles of TDR testing, analysis of TDR traces
• Analysis of Test Results
Ascertain line conditions and faults from multimeter, Ohmmeter & other test results
• Course Review
• Assessments
Practical assessment & short written tes

Audience

est engineers responsible for commissioning & acceptance testing of new installations • Maintenance staff (faultsmen) responsible for locating faults • Managers and engineers who are required to accept, interpret or understand test results N.B. A basic understanding of copper cable jointing is required for this advanced course

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Copper Telecoms Cable Testing

Course Description

Introduction
Features of telephone and other copper comms cabling and networks, network topologies
• Basic Electrical Theory
Voltage, current and resistance, SI units
• Signalling on Copper Comms Cables
Analogue and digital, frequency and bit rate, electrical characteristics of data cables, DC loop.
• Testing Scenarios & Configurations
Commission testing, maintenance & fault finding
• Using a Multimeter
Principles of tests, power, battery, earth, short circuit, contact and disconnections tests, multimeter setup, testing sequence
• Using a Tone Amplifier & Generator
Principles of tests, setup of equipment, locating cables
• Using a Ohmmeter (Bridge Megger)
Principles of tests, insulation resistance, loop resistance, test leads, instrument settings
• Using a Certification Tester
Principles of tests, setup of equipment, performance standards
• TDR Testing
Principles of TDR testing, analysis of TDR traces
• Analysis of Test Results
Ascertain line conditions and faults from multimeter, Ohmmeter & other test results
• Course Review
• Assessments
Practical assessment & short written tes

Audience

est engineers responsible for commissioning & acceptance testing of new installations • Maintenance staff (faultsmen) responsible for locating faults • Managers and engineers who are required to accept, interpret or understand test results N.B. A basic understanding of copper cable jointing is required for this advanced course

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

CTCT

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Customer Information System (CIS)

Course Description

This course is designed to provide delegates the knowledge and skills required for technical maintenance of Infotec products and system overview and cover the details of essential maintenance and fault finding techniques.

Audience

Telecoms engineers requiring to carry out CIS Maintenance.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Customer Information System (CIS)

Course Description

This course is designed to provide delegates the knowledge and skills required for technical maintenance of Infotec products and system overview and cover the details of essential maintenance and fault finding techniques.

Audience

Telecoms engineers requiring to carry out CIS Maintenance.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of SISS.CIS

Competence Awarded:

Tel 18, Tel 18.01

Course Code:

Tel 18.01

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

DIML - Alarm System - F&M

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the DIML system operation, physical make up and electrical connectivity and to enable individuals to undertake the faulting & maintenance work on the DIML system.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians with a knowledge of basic telecoms principles who need to have the knowledge and skills to fault & maintain DIML System.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

DIML - Alarm System - F&M

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the DIML system operation, physical make up and electrical connectivity and to enable individuals to undertake the faulting & maintenance work on the DIML system.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians with a knowledge of basic telecoms principles who need to have the knowledge and skills to fault & maintain DIML System.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake installation and corrective maintenance of remote monitoring systems; Network Monitoring Systems - DIT Remote End

Competence Awarded:

Tel 21; Tel 21.01

Course Code:

DIML F&M

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Driver Only Operation CCTV Maintenance and Set Up

Course Description

Focusing on CCTV systems for Driver Only Operations (DOO).

Audience

For Telecoms or S&T Technicians/Engineers who are to be engaged in faulting and maintenance activities on DOO CCTV systems.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

Driver Only Operation CCTV Maintenance and Set Up

Course Description

Focusing on CCTV systems for Driver Only Operations (DOO).

Audience

For Telecoms or S&T Technicians/Engineers who are to be engaged in faulting and maintenance activities on DOO CCTV systems.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of DOO Systems; DOO -CCTV

Competence Awarded:

Tel 06; Tel 06.01

Course Code:

DOO CCTV

Prerequisite Name:

Telecoms Maintenance Testing & Failure Investigation Process Handbook; Signal Maintenance Testing Handbook

Prerequisite Short Code:

TMTH; SMTH

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

5

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

FRMCS Fundamentals

Course Description

The FRMCS fundamentals will provide a fundamental understanding of Telecoms
Future Railway Mobile Communication System, the training will deliver a high-level overview of the technologies used in a digital railway. Voice communications, ETCS, ATO, CDAS, and TM will all be integrated into the digital railway. 
The training will define the place of 5G and FRMCS as well as the consideration that should also be given to how FRMCS can coexist with GSM-R initially, as well as the migration options available to railways.

Audience

Duration:

120 minutes Day(s)

Class size:

9999

Course Name

FRMCS Fundamentals

Course Description

The FRMCS fundamentals will provide a fundamental understanding of Telecoms
Future Railway Mobile Communication System, the training will deliver a high-level overview of the technologies used in a digital railway. Voice communications, ETCS, ATO, CDAS, and TM will all be integrated into the digital railway. 
The training will define the place of 5G and FRMCS as well as the consideration that should also be given to how FRMCS can coexist with GSM-R initially, as well as the migration options available to railways.

Audience

Duration:

120 minutes Day(s)

Class size:

9999

Competence Name Awarded:

Fundamental understanding of FRMCS

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

FRMCS-F

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning
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Course Name

FTN - Alcatel 1511 Max

Course Description

Provides the knowledge to undertake first and second line faulting, maintenance, commissioning and installation activities on Alcatel 1511 Max equipment.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians, technical support, NMC engineers & commissioning engineers who will be undertaking faulting, maintenance, and commissioning activities on the FTN Alcatel 1511 Max equipment.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

FTN - Alcatel 1511 Max

Course Description

Provides the knowledge to undertake first and second line faulting, maintenance, commissioning and installation activities on Alcatel 1511 Max equipment.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians, technical support, NMC engineers & commissioning engineers who will be undertaking faulting, maintenance, and commissioning activities on the FTN Alcatel 1511 Max equipment.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems; Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - FTN Alcatel - 1511Max

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08; Tel 08.55

Course Code:

FTN - 1511Max

Prerequisite Name:

Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - FTN Alcatel - PDH

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 08.53

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

FTN - Alcatel ISA

Course Description

Provides the knowledge to undertake first and second line faulting, maintenance, commissioning and installation activities on Alcatel ISA equipment.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians, technical support, NMC engineers & commissioning engineers who will be undertaking faulting, maintenance, and commissioning activities on the Alcatel ISA equipment.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

FTN - Alcatel ISA

Course Description

Provides the knowledge to undertake first and second line faulting, maintenance, commissioning and installation activities on Alcatel ISA equipment.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians, technical support, NMC engineers & commissioning engineers who will be undertaking faulting, maintenance, and commissioning activities on the Alcatel ISA equipment.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems; Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - FTN Alcatel ISA

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08; Tel 08.58

Course Code:

FTN - A ISA

Prerequisite Name:

Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - FTN Alcatel - SDH

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 08.54

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

FTN - Alcatel PDH

Course Description

Provides knowledge to undertake first and second line maintenance and faulting on the Alcatel PDH FTN transmission equipment

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians and engineers who will be undertaking first and second line maintenance and faulting activities on the Alcatel PDH equipment.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

FTN - Alcatel PDH

Course Description

Provides knowledge to undertake first and second line maintenance and faulting on the Alcatel PDH FTN transmission equipment

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians and engineers who will be undertaking first and second line maintenance and faulting activities on the Alcatel PDH equipment.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems; Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - FTN Alcatel - PDH

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08; Tel 08.53

Course Code:

FTN - A PDH

Prerequisite Name:

A good knowledge of telecoms transmission principles, an understanding of PCM and TDM and fully IT/Laptop literate. The course is not suitable for Jointers or others who have not had Laptop to configuration experience.

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

FTN - Alcatel SDH

Course Description

Provides knowledge to undertake first and second line maintenance and faulting on the Alcatel SDH FTN transmission equipment

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians and engineers who will be undertaking first and second line maintenance and faulting activities on the Alcatel SDH equipment.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

FTN - Alcatel SDH

Course Description

Provides knowledge to undertake first and second line maintenance and faulting on the Alcatel SDH FTN transmission equipment

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians and engineers who will be undertaking first and second line maintenance and faulting activities on the Alcatel SDH equipment.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems; Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - FTN Alcatel - SDH

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08; Tel 08.54

Course Code:

FTN - A SDH

Prerequisite Name:

A good knowledge of telecoms transmission principles, an understanding of PCM and TDM and fully IT/Laptop literate. The course is not suitable for Jointers or others who have not had Laptop to configuration experience.

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

FTS Datafill

Course Description

This course is designed to train persons who are working at datafill with the FTS. It covers theoretical and practical aspects of the provided datafill tools and gives the participant the ability to parameterise the FTS.
Delegates must have a good foundation knowledge of the FTS3020 system prior to attending this course. This course is not designed for new starters.

Audience

This course is designed to train persons who are working at datafill with the FTSTelecoms. Network Management Centre (NMC) Analysis Staff. Technicians and Engineers.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

FTS Datafill

Course Description

This course is designed to train persons who are working at datafill with the FTS. It covers theoretical and practical aspects of the provided datafill tools and gives the participant the ability to parameterise the FTS.
Delegates must have a good foundation knowledge of the FTS3020 system prior to attending this course. This course is not designed for new starters.

Audience

This course is designed to train persons who are working at datafill with the FTSTelecoms. Network Management Centre (NMC) Analysis Staff. Technicians and Engineers.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake installation, modification and corrective maintenance of Fixed Terminal Subsystem (FTS) - Datafill

Competence Awarded:

Tel 734

Course Code:

FTSODF

Prerequisite Name:

FTS System Familiarisation

Prerequisite Short Code:

TEL 512

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

FTS Disaster Recovery

Course Description

The FTS Disaster Recovery Course is mainly for experienced Level 3 personnel who maintain the FTS3020 system. It covers theoretical and practical aspects of recovery procedures after loss of service and/or functionality at the FTS3020 system.
The aim of this course is to provide Level 3 Telecoms delegates with a special knowledge and understanding of the Frequentis FTS3020 redundancy and recovery features. Students will be able to recover the FTS3020 system from different disaster failures.

Audience

This course is meant for Telecoms Network Management Centre (NMC) Analysis Staff, Technicians and Engineers who work with FTS3020.

Duration:

1.5 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

FTS Disaster Recovery

Course Description

The FTS Disaster Recovery Course is mainly for experienced Level 3 personnel who maintain the FTS3020 system. It covers theoretical and practical aspects of recovery procedures after loss of service and/or functionality at the FTS3020 system.
The aim of this course is to provide Level 3 Telecoms delegates with a special knowledge and understanding of the Frequentis FTS3020 redundancy and recovery features. Students will be able to recover the FTS3020 system from different disaster failures.

Audience

This course is meant for Telecoms Network Management Centre (NMC) Analysis Staff, Technicians and Engineers who work with FTS3020.

Duration:

1.5 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

FTS Disaster Recovery

Competence Awarded:

TEL 732

Course Code:

FTSDR

Prerequisite Name:

FTS Maintenance Course FTS Maintenance Expert Course

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 1010, Tel 1011

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

FTS Maintenance

Course Description

This course is designed to provide engineers with the knowledge and understanding of the Frequentis FTS3020 system, its maintenance Graphic User Interface (GUI), the functionality, features, and its configuration possibilities. It will allow engineers to maintain the whole FTS3020 system and investigate Level 3 failures.

 

Audience

This course is suited for Level 3 telecoms maintenance engineers who have a responsibility to maintain the FTS3020 system.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

FTS Maintenance

Course Description

This course is designed to provide engineers with the knowledge and understanding of the Frequentis FTS3020 system, its maintenance Graphic User Interface (GUI), the functionality, features, and its configuration possibilities. It will allow engineers to maintain the whole FTS3020 system and investigate Level 3 failures.

 

Audience

This course is suited for Level 3 telecoms maintenance engineers who have a responsibility to maintain the FTS3020 system.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and faulting of the Fixed Terminal System

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1010

Course Code:

FTSFLM

Prerequisite Name:

FTS Familiarisation Course

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 512

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

FTS Maintenance Expert

Course Description

This course is designed to provide engineers with specialist knowledge and understanding of the maintenance tools and log files, and provides an in-depth explanation of the Frequentis FTS3020 system. It gives the delegate the ability to maintain the FTS3020 system in a very detailed way as well as do level 3 failure investigation for very complex topics.

Audience

Telecoms Network Management Centre (NMC) Analysis Staff, Technicians and Engineers. This course is suited for very experienced Level 3 telecoms / maintenance engineers who have a responsibility to maintain the FTS3020 system.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

FTS Maintenance Expert

Course Description

This course is designed to provide engineers with specialist knowledge and understanding of the maintenance tools and log files, and provides an in-depth explanation of the Frequentis FTS3020 system. It gives the delegate the ability to maintain the FTS3020 system in a very detailed way as well as do level 3 failure investigation for very complex topics.

Audience

Telecoms Network Management Centre (NMC) Analysis Staff, Technicians and Engineers. This course is suited for very experienced Level 3 telecoms / maintenance engineers who have a responsibility to maintain the FTS3020 system.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake advanced corrective and preventative maintenance and faulting of the Fixed Terminal System

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1011

Course Code:

FTSME

Prerequisite Name:

FTS Maintenance

Prerequisite Short Code:

TEL 1010

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

FTS Monitoring & Logging

Course Description

This course is designed to train persons who are working at Level 1 layer with the FTS. It gives the participant the ability to monitor the FTS as well as do level 1 failure investigation. This course is especially suited for people who are working at the 24/7 front desk team in the Network Management Centre (NMC).

Audience

Telecoms NMC Analysis Staff, Technicians and Engineers.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

FTS Monitoring & Logging

Course Description

This course is designed to train persons who are working at Level 1 layer with the FTS. It gives the participant the ability to monitor the FTS as well as do level 1 failure investigation. This course is especially suited for people who are working at the 24/7 front desk team in the Network Management Centre (NMC).

Audience

Telecoms NMC Analysis Staff, Technicians and Engineers.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Network Management, Monitoring & Logging, Fault Analysis and Corrective Maintenance of Fixed Terminal Subsystem (FTS)

Competence Awarded:

Tel 731

Course Code:

FTSML

Prerequisite Name:

FTS Familiarisation course

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 512

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

FTS Operations

Course Description

The FTS Operations Course is for personnel who is working with the DICORA terminals and operating these devices. It covers theoretical and practical aspects of the provided HMI at the DICORA.

Audience

All operational users who set up and/or configure FTS DICORA Terminals, (NMC). GSM-R Front Desk Staff (NMC Tier 1 & 2). GSM-R Support Engineers (NMC Tier 3). GSM-R Engineering. GSM-R Operational Design Team.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

FTS Operations

Course Description

The FTS Operations Course is for personnel who is working with the DICORA terminals and operating these devices. It covers theoretical and practical aspects of the provided HMI at the DICORA.

Audience

All operational users who set up and/or configure FTS DICORA Terminals, (NMC). GSM-R Front Desk Staff (NMC Tier 1 & 2). GSM-R Support Engineers (NMC Tier 3). GSM-R Engineering. GSM-R Operational Design Team.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Operational working requirements on the FTS (DICORA terminals) Carry out Operational working requirement on the FTS (DICORA terminals)

Competence Awarded:

TEL 733, TEL 1012

Course Code:

FTSOP

Prerequisite Name:

FTS System Familiarisation

Prerequisite Short Code:

TEL 512

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

GSM BTS 9000

Course Description

This course will introduce telecommunications personnel to the maintenance procedures of the BTS 9000 indoor. The second section gives a more detailed description of the main modules, and the operation of the BTS. The last section provides a description of the TIL terminal which will be used for local maintenance when a solution is not possible from the OMC-R to repair a faulty equipment.

Audience

Telecoms technicians and engineers who will be required to maintain and fault find the BTS 9000 equipment.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

GSM BTS 9000

Course Description

This course will introduce telecommunications personnel to the maintenance procedures of the BTS 9000 indoor. The second section gives a more detailed description of the main modules, and the operation of the BTS. The last section provides a description of the TIL terminal which will be used for local maintenance when a solution is not possible from the OMC-R to repair a faulty equipment.

Audience

Telecoms technicians and engineers who will be required to maintain and fault find the BTS 9000 equipment.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment; GSM-R Network- BTS 9000

Competence Awarded:

Tel 20; Tel 20.07

Course Code:

BTS9K

Prerequisite Name:

n/a

Prerequisite Short Code:

n/a

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

GSM-R 4 Channel Repeater

Course Description

Covers principles of radio wave transmission and receiver systems, the fibre optic hub, optical master unit and repeater system used on Heathrow Loop.

Audience

This course is for maintenance staff working on GSM-R repeaters installed on the Heathrow Loop.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

10

Course Name

GSM-R 4 Channel Repeater

Course Description

Covers principles of radio wave transmission and receiver systems, the fibre optic hub, optical master unit and repeater system used on Heathrow Loop.

Audience

This course is for maintenance staff working on GSM-R repeaters installed on the Heathrow Loop.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

10

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment: GSM-R 4 Channel Repeater

Competence Awarded:

Tel 20; Tel 20.08

Course Code:

Tel 20.08

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

GSM-R for UK Rail Engineers

Course Description

Provides understanding on the implications that changes made to Network Rail’'s infrastructure have on Network Rail'’s GSM-R network.

Audience

Personnel involved in technical design, commissioning and Technical Support activities on Network Rail’s infrastructure.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

12

Course Name

GSM-R for UK Rail Engineers

Course Description

Provides understanding on the implications that changes made to Network Rail’'s infrastructure have on Network Rail'’s GSM-R network.

Audience

Personnel involved in technical design, commissioning and Technical Support activities on Network Rail’s infrastructure.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

12

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake PE duties for projects that involve GSM-R

Competence Awarded:

TEL PE 120

Course Code:

Tel GSM-R RE

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

GSM-R Network - Base Station, Subsystems - Tunnel Repeaters

Course Description

Provides the knowledge of GSM-R (tunnel) repeaters for them to be able to hold an informed discussion, on necessary actions, with NMC or other remote monitoring centre. It also enables them to fault, replace and set up a repeater without remote guidance.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms engineers & technicians with a sound knowledge of analogue radio principles and at least an appreciation of GSM-R who are likely to be involved in faults on the (tunnel) repeaters or who will be involved in commissioning testing and snagging.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

GSM-R Network - Base Station, Subsystems - Tunnel Repeaters

Course Description

Provides the knowledge of GSM-R (tunnel) repeaters for them to be able to hold an informed discussion, on necessary actions, with NMC or other remote monitoring centre. It also enables them to fault, replace and set up a repeater without remote guidance.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms engineers & technicians with a sound knowledge of analogue radio principles and at least an appreciation of GSM-R who are likely to be involved in faults on the (tunnel) repeaters or who will be involved in commissioning testing and snagging.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment; GSM-R Network - Base Station Subsystems - Tunnel Repeaters.

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1020

Course Code:

GSM-R Rptr

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

GSM-R Principles & Air Interface

Course Description

Provides the knowledge of GSM-R principles and the GSM-R air interface for them to be able to hold an informed discussion, on necessary actions, with NMC or other remote monitoring centre. They shall also be able to collect data using the trio-rail equipment and use the ROG100 in engineer mode.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms engineers & technicians with a sound knowledge of analogue radio principles who are likely to be involved in faults on the "air side" of the system or who will be involved in commissioning testing and snagging.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

12

Course Name

GSM-R Principles & Air Interface

Course Description

Provides the knowledge of GSM-R principles and the GSM-R air interface for them to be able to hold an informed discussion, on necessary actions, with NMC or other remote monitoring centre. They shall also be able to collect data using the trio-rail equipment and use the ROG100 in engineer mode.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms engineers & technicians with a sound knowledge of analogue radio principles who are likely to be involved in faults on the "air side" of the system or who will be involved in commissioning testing and snagging.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

12

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment; GSM-R Network - Base Station Subsystems - Air Interface

Competence Awarded:

Tel 20; Tel 20.04

Course Code:

GSM-R P&AI

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

GSM/GSM-R Operational Lineside Telephones

Course Description

The course covers the maintenance and first line faulting activities required for level crossing GSM-R lineside phones. 
enabling engineers to:
• Identify typical installations and demarcation point between signalling and telecom disciplines
• Discuss the maintenance of current lineside telephones
• Describe the maintenance of level crossing telephones
• Define operational testing of lineside and level crossing telephones
• Explain first line faulting activities related to these assets.
 

Audience

Telecoms Technicians/Engineers and Signalling Technicians/Engineers who are required to Fault, Maintain and Renew GSM/GSM-R Operational Lineside Telephones

Duration:

1 Hour Day(s)

Class size:

9999

Course Name

GSM/GSM-R Operational Lineside Telephones

Course Description

The course covers the maintenance and first line faulting activities required for level crossing GSM-R lineside phones. 
enabling engineers to:
• Identify typical installations and demarcation point between signalling and telecom disciplines
• Discuss the maintenance of current lineside telephones
• Describe the maintenance of level crossing telephones
• Define operational testing of lineside and level crossing telephones
• Explain first line faulting activities related to these assets.
 

Audience

Telecoms Technicians/Engineers and Signalling Technicians/Engineers who are required to Fault, Maintain and Renew GSM/GSM-R Operational Lineside Telephones

Duration:

1 Hour Day(s)

Class size:

9999

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems.GSM/GSM-R Operational Lineside Telephones

Competence Awarded:

Tel 04

Course Code:

Tel 04.10

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Virtual Classes
How to Book

Course Name

GSMR UPS Emerson

Course Description

Provides delegates with the knowledge required to be competent in the corrective and preventative maintenance of the Emerson UPS used in GSMR applications. By the end of the course the delegate will have knowledge and practice of; Health and Safety observations. Safe switching of the system. First level fault investigation. Care and maintenance recommendations.

Audience

Telecoms technicians and engineers who are required to care for and maintain the GSMR UPS system.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

GSMR UPS Emerson

Course Description

Provides delegates with the knowledge required to be competent in the corrective and preventative maintenance of the Emerson UPS used in GSMR applications. By the end of the course the delegate will have knowledge and practice of; Health and Safety observations. Safe switching of the system. First level fault investigation. Care and maintenance recommendations.

Audience

Telecoms technicians and engineers who are required to care for and maintain the GSMR UPS system.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms power supplies, Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms power supplies.GSMR UPS Emerson

Competence Awarded:

Tel 03, Tel 03.08

Course Code:

GSMR UPS

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

HiPath

Course Description

This course is designed to allow suitably qualified service personnel to undertake the onsite maintenance of HiPath 4000 SPT Concentrator v3 Maintenance product. It is intended for service personnel who will be maintaining the HiPath 4000 SPT Concentrator v3 and the key objective is to become conversant with the topics that influence the successful implementation of a Voice Over IP solution.

Audience

Telecoms technicians/Engineers/Analysts with a sound knowledge of basic telecoms principles who need to have the knowledge and skills to fault, maintain and make installation changes.

Duration:

4.5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

HiPath

Course Description

This course is designed to allow suitably qualified service personnel to undertake the onsite maintenance of HiPath 4000 SPT Concentrator v3 Maintenance product. It is intended for service personnel who will be maintaining the HiPath 4000 SPT Concentrator v3 and the key objective is to become conversant with the topics that influence the successful implementation of a Voice Over IP solution.

Audience

Telecoms technicians/Engineers/Analysts with a sound knowledge of basic telecoms principles who need to have the knowledge and skills to fault, maintain and make installation changes.

Duration:

4.5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators.Hi-Path Concentrator - V3

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05, Tel 05.33

Course Code:

Tel 05.33

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Introduction and Principles - Understanding and fundamental knowledge of the FTS

Course Description

The FTS System Familiarisation Course is mainly for personnel who never worked with the FTS3020 system before. It covers a theoretical and practical overview of the components and the services used in a FTS3020 system. It gives the participants a very basic overview.

Audience

The FTS System Familiarisation Course is mainly for personnel who never worked with the FTS3020 system before.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

Introduction and Principles - Understanding and fundamental knowledge of the FTS

Course Description

The FTS System Familiarisation Course is mainly for personnel who never worked with the FTS3020 system before. It covers a theoretical and practical overview of the components and the services used in a FTS3020 system. It gives the participants a very basic overview.

Audience

The FTS System Familiarisation Course is mainly for personnel who never worked with the FTS3020 system before.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Inductions and Principles - Understanding and fundamental knowledge of the Fixed Terminal System

Competence Awarded:

Tel 512

Course Code:

TEL 512

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Introduction to Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Course Description

Cisco Unified Communications (UC) is an IP-based communications system integrating voice, video, data, and mobility products and applications. It enables more effective, secure communications. It is being deployed across the telecoms network as part of the continual improvement of services. This course is designed to teach the skills required to install and configure the software and hardware elements of the system.

Audience

Route telecoms technicians and engineers or field services engineers who will be required to work on the CUCM systems and associated assets.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Introduction to Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Course Description

Cisco Unified Communications (UC) is an IP-based communications system integrating voice, video, data, and mobility products and applications. It enables more effective, secure communications. It is being deployed across the telecoms network as part of the continual improvement of services. This course is designed to teach the skills required to install and configure the software and hardware elements of the system.

Audience

Route telecoms technicians and engineers or field services engineers who will be required to work on the CUCM systems and associated assets.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Installation, system configuration, maintenance and faulting of VoIP and associated equipment; Installation, system configuration, maintenance and faulting of VoIP and associated equipment.Installation, corrective and preventative maintenance and faulting; Installation, system configuration, maintenance and faulting of VoIP and associated equipment.System configuration of IP turrets; Installation, system configuration, maintenance and faulting of VoIP and associated equipment.System configuration of VoIP lineside telephones - SPT

Competence Awarded:

Tel 27; Tel 27.01; Tel 27.02; Tel 27.10

Course Code:

Tel 27.0

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Routers 1st line activity eg Cisco ME3400/2520 and ASR903

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 08.71

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

IP Hi-PATH

Course Description

This training course is designed to give staff the fundamental knowledge and skills training to undertake faulting and maintenance activity including minor works activity such as add, edit, and remove lines.

Audience

Telecoms technicians/Engineers/Analysts with a sound knowledge of basic telecoms principles who need to have the knowledge and skills to fault, maintain and make minor works changes on a concentrator.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

IP Hi-PATH

Course Description

This training course is designed to give staff the fundamental knowledge and skills training to undertake faulting and maintenance activity including minor works activity such as add, edit, and remove lines.

Audience

Telecoms technicians/Engineers/Analysts with a sound knowledge of basic telecoms principles who need to have the knowledge and skills to fault, maintain and make minor works changes on a concentrator.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators.Electronic PABX Based Concentrators - Hi-Path

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05.23

Course Code:

IPHIPATH

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Joint External Telecoms Cables Advanced

Course Description

This is a practical based course for those required to work on external trunk type telecommunications cables. There will be continual assessments, each delegate works individually with their own set of tools and materials.

Audience

For those who have basic jointing skills and are now required to work on external trunk type telecommunications cables. Attendees should have either already completed the Joint External Telecoms Cables Introduction event or have relevant telecoms cable jointing experience.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Joint External Telecoms Cables Advanced

Course Description

This is a practical based course for those required to work on external trunk type telecommunications cables. There will be continual assessments, each delegate works individually with their own set of tools and materials.

Audience

For those who have basic jointing skills and are now required to work on external trunk type telecommunications cables. Attendees should have either already completed the Joint External Telecoms Cables Introduction event or have relevant telecoms cable jointing experience.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecoms cable systems; Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing Over 50pr

Competence Awarded:

Tel 02; Tel 02.04

Course Code:

JECA

Prerequisite Name:

Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing Up to and Including 50pr

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 02.03

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Joint External Telecoms Cables Introduction

Course Description

This is a practical based introductory course for those required to work on external trunk type telecommunications cables. There will be continual assessments, each delegate works individually with their own set of tools and materials.

Audience

Delegates who have little or no experience of working on external telecommunications cables.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Joint External Telecoms Cables Introduction

Course Description

This is a practical based introductory course for those required to work on external trunk type telecommunications cables. There will be continual assessments, each delegate works individually with their own set of tools and materials.

Audience

Delegates who have little or no experience of working on external telecommunications cables.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecoms cable systems; Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing Up to and Including 50pr; Undertake Telecoms installation works on un-commissioned/isolated equipment; Copper Cables

Competence Awarded:

Tel 02; Tel 02.03; Tel 13; Tel 13.01

Course Code:

JECI

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Varies depending on competence.

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Juniper traffic management firewall maintenance

Course Description

This course gives an in depth introduction to first line maintenance of the Juniper SRX 1400 firewall. Content covered includes an overview of the Juniper SRX product suite, the principles of firewall operation and how the network is configured. The SRX will be broken down from a maintenance perspective, with routine tasks, preventative maintenance and unit replacement covered in detail. The delegate will apply the theoretical knowledge gained through a hands on practical lab, using the SRX as deployed for Network Rail. Engineers working on other Juniper SRX firewalls will find the generic content useful. Structured practical exercises give hands on experience of the SRX equipment and maintenance.

Audience

Telecoms technicians and engineers

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

Juniper traffic management firewall maintenance

Course Description

This course gives an in depth introduction to first line maintenance of the Juniper SRX 1400 firewall. Content covered includes an overview of the Juniper SRX product suite, the principles of firewall operation and how the network is configured. The SRX will be broken down from a maintenance perspective, with routine tasks, preventative maintenance and unit replacement covered in detail. The delegate will apply the theoretical knowledge gained through a hands on practical lab, using the SRX as deployed for Network Rail. Engineers working on other Juniper SRX firewalls will find the generic content useful. Structured practical exercises give hands on experience of the SRX equipment and maintenance.

Audience

Telecoms technicians and engineers

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Juniper Firewall Maintenance

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08.76

Course Code:

Tel 08.76

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems - Routers 1st line activity e.g. Cisco ME3400/2520 and ASR903

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 08.71

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Kestrel Hawk Concentrator

Course Description

This training course is designed to provide installation and maintenance staff the knowledge to perform their duties on Kestrel Hawk concentrators.

Audience

Telecoms Technicians and Engineers, NMC Staff

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

Kestrel Hawk Concentrator

Course Description

This training course is designed to provide installation and maintenance staff the knowledge to perform their duties on Kestrel Hawk concentrators.

Audience

Telecoms Technicians and Engineers, NMC Staff

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators; Processor Controlled Concentrators - Kestral Hawk Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems. KETS System

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05; Tel 05.13

Course Code:

TEL 05.13

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Keymile Ethernet (External)

Course Description

This course is for Telecoms technicians, Engineers, Installation & Commissioning Engineers, NMC Technicians and Analysts, it will cover Maintenance, installation, configuration, monitoring and analysis of the Keymile Ethernet system. The course is classroom based and contains practical elements. The competence awarded will depend upon the role of the delegate.

The course provides 2 competencies depending on the individuals requirements.

Tel 08.79, Telecoms Engineers, Technical Support, Installation & Commissioning Engineers
or
Tel 16.49, NMC Technicians and Analysts

Audience

Telecoms Engineers, Technical Support, Installation & Commissioning Engineers, NMC Technicians and Analysts, who are required to Maintain, Fault, Install and Remote Management and Analysis of the Keymile Ethernet.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Keymile Ethernet (External)

Course Description

This course is for Telecoms technicians, Engineers, Installation & Commissioning Engineers, NMC Technicians and Analysts, it will cover Maintenance, installation, configuration, monitoring and analysis of the Keymile Ethernet system. The course is classroom based and contains practical elements. The competence awarded will depend upon the role of the delegate.

The course provides 2 competencies depending on the individuals requirements.

Tel 08.79, Telecoms Engineers, Technical Support, Installation & Commissioning Engineers
or
Tel 16.49, NMC Technicians and Analysts

Audience

Telecoms Engineers, Technical Support, Installation & Commissioning Engineers, NMC Technicians and Analysts, who are required to Maintain, Fault, Install and Remote Management and Analysis of the Keymile Ethernet.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake network management and fault analysis. Undertake network management and fault analysis.Monitoring and analysis of the Keymile Ethernet Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Digital Transmission System - Keymile Ethernet

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08, Tel 08.79, Tel 16, Tel 16.49

Course Code:

Tel 08.79

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Digital Transmission System - Keymile PDH/SDH Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Routers 1st line activity eg Cisco ME3400/2520 and ASR903

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 08.71, Tel 08.78

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Keymile XMC20 (internal course)

Course Description

This course is internally delivered by Network Rail Training. This course will provide knowledge of the Keymile XMC20 digital transmission system for first line and second line Telecoms technicians. It will cover corrective and preventative maintenance. The course is classroom based and contains practical elements.
 

Audience

For first and second line Telecoms technicians required to install and maintain the Keymile XMC20 digital transmission system. Please Note: Delegates should hold Tel 08.53 and Tel 08.54 or have equivalent experience.

Duration:

5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Keymile XMC20 (internal course)

Course Description

This course is internally delivered by Network Rail Training. This course will provide knowledge of the Keymile XMC20 digital transmission system for first line and second line Telecoms technicians. It will cover corrective and preventative maintenance. The course is classroom based and contains practical elements.
 

Audience

For first and second line Telecoms technicians required to install and maintain the Keymile XMC20 digital transmission system. Please Note: Delegates should hold Tel 08.53 and Tel 08.54 or have equivalent experience.

Duration:

5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Digital Transmission System - Keymile PDH/SDH

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

Tel 08.78

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Metro Field Engineering

Course Description

This course is designed for those who have a need to know how to install, commission and fault find an Infinera Metro xWDM system (XTM platform). 
Hands on exercises are done using the Embedded Node Manager (ENM). Field engineers and Commissioning engineers a detailed understanding of the XTM product family. It covers installation and configuration from a network element perspective including amplifiers and ROADMs. The course consists of presentations and practical exercises.

Audience

The training covers the role requirements for Field Engineers / Route Technicians and Telecoms Engineering roles.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

Metro Field Engineering

Course Description

This course is designed for those who have a need to know how to install, commission and fault find an Infinera Metro xWDM system (XTM platform). 
Hands on exercises are done using the Embedded Node Manager (ENM). Field engineers and Commissioning engineers a detailed understanding of the XTM product family. It covers installation and configuration from a network element perspective including amplifiers and ROADMs. The course consists of presentations and practical exercises.

Audience

The training covers the role requirements for Field Engineers / Route Technicians and Telecoms Engineering roles.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative Maintenance, Faulting, Testing, Configuration and Commissioning of the XTM (CWDM/DWDM)

Competence Awarded:

Tel 210

Course Code:

XTM FE

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Motorola MOTOTRBO CPS

Course Description

This course is designed to familiarise delegates with Motorola's Standalone MOTOTRBO Customer Programming Software (CPS). The course aims to provide delegates with the skills to configure a base station, change all the parameters, program radios, etc. and confidently make changes or amend settings within Motorola MOTOTRBO Digital Mobile Radio equipment using the Standalone MOTOTRBO CPS.

Audience

NRT Field Engineers/Radio Maintenance Engineers

Duration:

1.5 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Motorola MOTOTRBO CPS

Course Description

This course is designed to familiarise delegates with Motorola's Standalone MOTOTRBO Customer Programming Software (CPS). The course aims to provide delegates with the skills to configure a base station, change all the parameters, program radios, etc. and confidently make changes or amend settings within Motorola MOTOTRBO Digital Mobile Radio equipment using the Standalone MOTOTRBO CPS.

Audience

NRT Field Engineers/Radio Maintenance Engineers

Duration:

1.5 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Radio Systems.UHF Spot Scheme, Motorola MOTOTRBO CPS. Specialist Radio Maintenance Engineer

Competence Awarded:

Tel 07.27

Course Code:

Tel 07.27

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

MX-One Telephony Server

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the MX-One Telephony Server system physical make up and programming in order to undertake faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the (formerly Ericsson) telephony server system.

Audience

For those with experience of working on signal box concentrator systems and for Telecoms technicians involved in the faulting and maintenance of MX-One Telephony Server systems used for either railway operational or business purposes.

Duration:

4 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

MX-One Telephony Server

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the MX-One Telephony Server system physical make up and programming in order to undertake faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the (formerly Ericsson) telephony server system.

Audience

For those with experience of working on signal box concentrator systems and for Telecoms technicians involved in the faulting and maintenance of MX-One Telephony Server systems used for either railway operational or business purposes.

Duration:

4 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators; Electronic PABX Based Concentrators - MX-One Telephony Server; Undertake network management and fault analysis; Remote Management - MX-One Telephony Server; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and make minor changes on business switches; MX-One Telephony Server.

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05; Tel 05.25; Tel 16; Tel 16.01; Tel 19; Tel 19.02

Course Code:

MX TSer

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Varies depending on competence.

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

MX-One Telephony Server NMC

Course Description

MX-One is an IP telephony server for the Network Control Centre (NMC) This training is designed to provide information for both software and hardware differences between the MX-ONE versions for the NMC to carry out Monitoring and Analysis of the System. 
 

Audience

Telecoms NMC Analysis Staff, Technicians and Engineers

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

MX-One Telephony Server NMC

Course Description

MX-One is an IP telephony server for the Network Control Centre (NMC) This training is designed to provide information for both software and hardware differences between the MX-ONE versions for the NMC to carry out Monitoring and Analysis of the System. 
 

Audience

Telecoms NMC Analysis Staff, Technicians and Engineers

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake network management and fault analysis, Remote Management of the MX-One Telephony Server.

Competence Awarded:

Tel 704

Course Code:

Tel 704

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

MX-One Telephony System (Conversion)

Course Description

New version of the Mx-One is being introduced to the network and engineer teams need to be trained in their use and configuration of them in each circumstance  This training course is designed to give Telecoms Engineers the knowledge required when transitioning from Version 5 Mx-One to Version 7 Mx-One

Audience

This training course is intended for Telecoms Engineers, First & Second-line maintainers and NMC Analysts.

Duration:

1 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

MX-One Telephony System (Conversion)

Course Description

New version of the Mx-One is being introduced to the network and engineer teams need to be trained in their use and configuration of them in each circumstance  This training course is designed to give Telecoms Engineers the knowledge required when transitioning from Version 5 Mx-One to Version 7 Mx-One

Audience

This training course is intended for Telecoms Engineers, First & Second-line maintainers and NMC Analysts.

Duration:

1 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative Maintenance, Installation, system configuration and faulting of the MX-One Telephony System

Competence Awarded:

TEL 301

Course Code:

TEL 301

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Network Management Centre (NMC) Telecoms Principles

Course Description

Provide the NMC, Tier 1 and Tier 2 the fundamental and principle knowledge of the processes, relevant systems, alarm structures, triage processes, event management and basic diagnostics.

Audience

Duration:

3.5 hours Day(s)

Class size:

1

Course Name

Network Management Centre (NMC) Telecoms Principles

Course Description

Provide the NMC, Tier 1 and Tier 2 the fundamental and principle knowledge of the processes, relevant systems, alarm structures, triage processes, event management and basic diagnostics.

Audience

Duration:

3.5 hours Day(s)

Class size:

1

Competence Name Awarded:

Understanding and Introduction to the Principles of Network Management Centre and Operations Support Systems

Competence Awarded:

TEL 500

Course Code:

NMCTPR

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning
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Course Name

Network Management & Data Base for DIT & SCADA

Course Description

This training course is designed to give PCG-8 administrators a detailed understanding of the PCG-8 operating system and associated database. It covers configuration and manipulation of the database and other key alarm concentrator elements. For example, SP-85 operation.

Audience

Duration:

4 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Network Management & Data Base for DIT & SCADA

Course Description

This training course is designed to give PCG-8 administrators a detailed understanding of the PCG-8 operating system and associated database. It covers configuration and manipulation of the database and other key alarm concentrator elements. For example, SP-85 operation.

Audience

Duration:

4 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Network Management Operator Monitoring and Fault Analysis - Remote Monitoring systems - DIT & SCADA

Competence Awarded:

TEL 708

Course Code:

NMDB-D&S

Prerequisite Name:

Remote Management Administrator DIT & SCADA

Prerequisite Short Code:

TEL 706

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

5

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

NICE Recording Systems

Course Description

Covers the NRX voice recorder system architecture and administrator functions.

Audience

The course is aimed those responsible for setting up and administrating the NRX voice recorder system.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

12

Course Name

NICE Recording Systems

Course Description

Covers the NRX voice recorder system architecture and administrator functions.

Audience

The course is aimed those responsible for setting up and administrating the NRX voice recorder system.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

12

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Voice recorders. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Voice recorders.NRX

Competence Awarded:

Tel 17, Tel 17.09

Course Code:

NRX 6

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Nicevision Smart Video Recorder

Course Description

This aim of the course is to teach installation and configuration processes to installation and field engineers for the Nicevision smart video recorder systems

Audience

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

Nicevision Smart Video Recorder

Course Description

This aim of the course is to teach installation and configuration processes to installation and field engineers for the Nicevision smart video recorder systems

Audience

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of SISS. Smart Network Video Recorders

Competence Awarded:

Tel 18; Tel 18.10

Course Code:

NSVR

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Northgate Concentrator Touchscreen Signallers Interface

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the Northgate Concentrator Touchscreen Signallers Interface system physical make up and programming in order to undertake faulting, maintenance and basic installation work.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians who need the knowledge and skills to fault, maintain and make installation changes to the Northgate concentrator equipment.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Northgate Concentrator Touchscreen Signallers Interface

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the Northgate Concentrator Touchscreen Signallers Interface system physical make up and programming in order to undertake faulting, maintenance and basic installation work.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians who need the knowledge and skills to fault, maintain and make installation changes to the Northgate concentrator equipment.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators; Processor Controlled Concentrators - Northgate Front End (Signaller's Interface).

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05; Tel 05.14

Course Code:

NCTSI

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Operational and Lineside Telephones

Course Description

Introduce appropriate telecoms staff to information about current operational lineside telephones, as well as heritage and legacy operational communications equipment that can still be found on the Network Rail infrastructure.

Audience

Telecoms technician and engineers involved with the maintenance and faulting of operational and lineside telephones.

Duration:

1 hour Day(s)

Class size:

Course Name

Operational and Lineside Telephones

Course Description

Introduce appropriate telecoms staff to information about current operational lineside telephones, as well as heritage and legacy operational communications equipment that can still be found on the Network Rail infrastructure.

Audience

Telecoms technician and engineers involved with the maintenance and faulting of operational and lineside telephones.

Duration:

1 hour Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative Maintenance, Faulting of Telephone systems. Operational and Lineside Telephones

Competence Awarded:

Tel 302

Course Code:

OTSS

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning
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Course Name

PAVA Fundamentals

Course Description

This course will outline the system components and basic operation of a PAVA system. It will also outline the preventative maintenance routines recommended by industry standards and how to manage typical faults on a PAVA system.<p> This course includes a pre-learning which is hosted on e-learning platform which must be completed prior to attending the classroom course.

Audience

Telecoms Engineers and Technicians who are required to undertake Corrective and Preventative Maintenance, Faulting and Rectification of PAVA Equipment.

Duration:

3.5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

PAVA Fundamentals

Course Description

This course will outline the system components and basic operation of a PAVA system. It will also outline the preventative maintenance routines recommended by industry standards and how to manage typical faults on a PAVA system.<p> This course includes a pre-learning which is hosted on e-learning platform which must be completed prior to attending the classroom course.

Audience

Telecoms Engineers and Technicians who are required to undertake Corrective and Preventative Maintenance, Faulting and Rectification of PAVA Equipment.

Duration:

3.5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

PAVA Fundamentals

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1200

Course Code:

TEL 1200

Prerequisite Name:

PAVA Fundamentals eLearning

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

PETS

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the Whiteley Public Emergency Telephone System's operation, physical make-up and electrical connectivity and to enable the undertaking of faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the Whitely Public Emergency Telephone System.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians who need to have the knowledge and skills to fault, maintain and make installation changes to the Whiteley Public Emergency Telephone System.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

PETS

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the Whiteley Public Emergency Telephone System's operation, physical make-up and electrical connectivity and to enable the undertaking of faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the Whitely Public Emergency Telephone System.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians who need to have the knowledge and skills to fault, maintain and make installation changes to the Whiteley Public Emergency Telephone System.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems.PETS System; Test and Commission equipment; Test and Commission equipment.PETS.

Competence Awarded:

Tel 04; Tel 04.04; Tel 15; Tel 15.06

Course Code:

PETS

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Varies depending on competence.

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Power for Telecommunications

Course Description

Power for Telecommunications training is to give individuals who are required to carry out the maintenance and fault diagnoses and rectification to fix faults within NRT power supplies the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out the role. This course has a pre-learning module, which is an e-learning, where a delegate should be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic power principles by completing and passing a knowledge test with reference to notes. The main learning is classroom based with the following objectives: 
•List common faults found in inverters, Uninterruptable Power Supply(UPS), rectifiers and batteries from a group discussion 
•Explain the maintenance and fault fixing process with reference to notes
•Demonstrate core testing and fault-finding activities on selected equipment with reference to manuals, guides and notes.

Audience

Route Engineers / Technicians and Network Rail Telecomms (NRT) Maintenance Teams who are performing fault fixing tasks associated with Telecommunication Power Supplies.

Duration:

2.5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Power for Telecommunications

Course Description

Power for Telecommunications training is to give individuals who are required to carry out the maintenance and fault diagnoses and rectification to fix faults within NRT power supplies the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out the role. This course has a pre-learning module, which is an e-learning, where a delegate should be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic power principles by completing and passing a knowledge test with reference to notes. The main learning is classroom based with the following objectives: 
•List common faults found in inverters, Uninterruptable Power Supply(UPS), rectifiers and batteries from a group discussion 
•Explain the maintenance and fault fixing process with reference to notes
•Demonstrate core testing and fault-finding activities on selected equipment with reference to manuals, guides and notes.

Audience

Route Engineers / Technicians and Network Rail Telecomms (NRT) Maintenance Teams who are performing fault fixing tasks associated with Telecommunication Power Supplies.

Duration:

2.5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecoms power supplies.

Competence Awarded:

Tel 800

Course Code:

TEL 800

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Power for Telecommunications eLearning

Course Description

Power for Telecommunications eLearning training is to give individuals who are required to carry out the maintenance and fault diagnoses and rectification to fix faults within NRT power supplies the basic power principle knowledge  by completing and passing a knowledge test with reference to notes. 
 

Audience

Route Engineers / Technicians and Network Rail Telecomms (NRT) Maintenance Teams who are performing fault fixing tasks associated with Telecommunication Power Supplies.

Duration:

1 Hour Day(s)

Class size:

9999

Course Name

Power for Telecommunications eLearning

Course Description

Power for Telecommunications eLearning training is to give individuals who are required to carry out the maintenance and fault diagnoses and rectification to fix faults within NRT power supplies the basic power principle knowledge  by completing and passing a knowledge test with reference to notes. 
 

Audience

Route Engineers / Technicians and Network Rail Telecomms (NRT) Maintenance Teams who are performing fault fixing tasks associated with Telecommunication Power Supplies.

Duration:

1 Hour Day(s)

Class size:

9999

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecoms power supplies.

Competence Awarded:

Tel 800

Course Code:

TEL 800

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

5

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning
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Course Name

Principles of Testing and Commissioning on Telecoms equipment

Course Description

This course gives an overall introduction to the principles and theory of Testing and Commissioning within the Network Rail environment. The course will focus on providing the necessary and common theory, principles and NR protocols that are required before trainees can move onto any other modules in this suite. Tel 600 is a pre-requisite for all modules considered in scope that follow (TEL 601–607).

 

Audience

Engineers that carry out Testing and Commissioning on Telecoms equipment. NRT and Routes (Telecom) Technical Engineering roles (occupational, maintenance) + approved NR contractors.

Duration:

0.5 Day(s)

Class size:

Course Name

Principles of Testing and Commissioning on Telecoms equipment

Course Description

This course gives an overall introduction to the principles and theory of Testing and Commissioning within the Network Rail environment. The course will focus on providing the necessary and common theory, principles and NR protocols that are required before trainees can move onto any other modules in this suite. Tel 600 is a pre-requisite for all modules considered in scope that follow (TEL 601–607).

 

Audience

Engineers that carry out Testing and Commissioning on Telecoms equipment. NRT and Routes (Telecom) Technical Engineering roles (occupational, maintenance) + approved NR contractors.

Duration:

0.5 Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Testing and Commissioning on Telecoms Equipment

Competence Awarded:

Tel 600

Course Code:

T&CF

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning
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Course Name

Public Address Voice Alarm(PAVA) iVENCS and iPAM

Course Description

This training and assessment solution, PAVA Route Specific, is designed to train delegates on the PAVA equipment which is specific to the route and location the delegate is employed in. There are five separate PAVA route specific modules. This document is for the 'iVENCS and iPAM ' module.
The purpose of the Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) training is to give individuals who are required to carry out PAVA preventative and corrective maintenance duties the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out their roles.

Audience

The target audience will be any existing and/or new PAVA equipment Technicians and Senior Technicians within Network Rail. The estimated demand is 56 delegates with a 10% contingency for new starters.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Public Address Voice Alarm(PAVA) iVENCS and iPAM

Course Description

This training and assessment solution, PAVA Route Specific, is designed to train delegates on the PAVA equipment which is specific to the route and location the delegate is employed in. There are five separate PAVA route specific modules. This document is for the 'iVENCS and iPAM ' module.
The purpose of the Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) training is to give individuals who are required to carry out PAVA preventative and corrective maintenance duties the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out their roles.

Audience

The target audience will be any existing and/or new PAVA equipment Technicians and Senior Technicians within Network Rail. The estimated demand is 56 delegates with a 10% contingency for new starters.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and testing of iVENCS and iPAM

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1203

Course Code:

TEL 1203

Prerequisite Name:

TCP/IP and Cisco Fundamentals (PAVA) Fundamentals

Prerequisite Short Code:

TCPIP 0871, Tel 1200

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Public Address Voice Alarm(PAVA) VAR Range

Course Description

This training and assessment solution, PAVA Route Specific, is designed to train delegates on the PAVA equipment which is specific to the route and location the delegate is employed in. There are five separate PAVA route specific modules. This document is for the 'VAR Range' module.
The purpose of the Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) training is to give individuals who are required to carry out PAVA preventative and corrective maintenance duties the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out their roles.

Audience

The target audience will be any existing and/or new PAVA equipment Technicians and Senior Technicians within Network Rail. The estimated demand is 56 delegates with a 10% contingency for new starters.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Public Address Voice Alarm(PAVA) VAR Range

Course Description

This training and assessment solution, PAVA Route Specific, is designed to train delegates on the PAVA equipment which is specific to the route and location the delegate is employed in. There are five separate PAVA route specific modules. This document is for the 'VAR Range' module.
The purpose of the Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) training is to give individuals who are required to carry out PAVA preventative and corrective maintenance duties the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out their roles.

Audience

The target audience will be any existing and/or new PAVA equipment Technicians and Senior Technicians within Network Rail. The estimated demand is 56 delegates with a 10% contingency for new starters.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

PAVA Route Specific, Maintenance and Fault Reporting – VAR Range

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1202

Course Code:

TEL 1202

Prerequisite Name:

TCP/IP and Cisco Fundamentals PAVA Fundamentals

Prerequisite Short Code:

TCPIP 0871, Tel 1200

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Public Address Voice Alarm(PAVA) Vipedia 1.9

Course Description

This training and assessment solution, PAVA Route Specific, is designed to train delegates on the PAVA equipment which is specific to the route and location the delegate is employed in. There are five separate PAVA route specific modules. This document is for the 'Vipedia 1.9' module.
The purpose of the Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) training is to give individuals who are required to carry out PAVA preventative and corrective maintenance duties the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out their roles.

Audience

The target audience will be any existing and/or new PAVA equipment Technicians and Senior Technicians within Network Rail. The estimated demand is 56 delegates with a 10% contingency for new starters.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Public Address Voice Alarm(PAVA) Vipedia 1.9

Course Description

This training and assessment solution, PAVA Route Specific, is designed to train delegates on the PAVA equipment which is specific to the route and location the delegate is employed in. There are five separate PAVA route specific modules. This document is for the 'Vipedia 1.9' module.
The purpose of the Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) training is to give individuals who are required to carry out PAVA preventative and corrective maintenance duties the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out their roles.

Audience

The target audience will be any existing and/or new PAVA equipment Technicians and Senior Technicians within Network Rail. The estimated demand is 56 delegates with a 10% contingency for new starters.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and testing of Vipedia 1.9

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1204

Course Code:

TEL 1204

Prerequisite Name:

TCP/IP and Cisco Fundamentals PAVA Fundamentals

Prerequisite Short Code:

TCPIP 0871, Tel 1200

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Public Address Voice Alarm(PAVA) Vipedia 3.3

Course Description

This training and assessment solution, PAVA Route Specific, is designed to train delegates on the PAVA equipment which is specific to the route and location the delegate is employed in. There are five separate PAVA route specific modules. This document is for the 'Vipedia 3.3' module.
The purpose of the Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) training is to give individuals who are required to carry out PAVA preventative and corrective maintenance duties the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out their roles.

Audience

The target audience will be any existing and/or new PAVA equipment Technicians and Senior Technicians within Network Rail. The estimated demand is 56 delegates with a 10% contingency for new starters.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Public Address Voice Alarm(PAVA) Vipedia 3.3

Course Description

This training and assessment solution, PAVA Route Specific, is designed to train delegates on the PAVA equipment which is specific to the route and location the delegate is employed in. There are five separate PAVA route specific modules. This document is for the 'Vipedia 3.3' module.
The purpose of the Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) training is to give individuals who are required to carry out PAVA preventative and corrective maintenance duties the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out their roles.

Audience

The target audience will be any existing and/or new PAVA equipment Technicians and Senior Technicians within Network Rail. The estimated demand is 56 delegates with a 10% contingency for new starters.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and testing of Vipedia 3.3

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1205

Course Code:

TEL 1205

Prerequisite Name:

TCP/IP and Cisco Fundamentals PAVA Fundamentals

Prerequisite Short Code:

TCPIP 0871, Tel 1200

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

QATS Railway and Signalling Quality Analysis and Troubleshooting

Course Description

The QATS Railway and Signalling Quality Analysis and Troubleshooting training course will provide delegates with the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out quality analysis and troubleshooting activities related to ERTMS railway signalling systems.
The training course aims to equip participants with the ability to identify and diagnose faults, assess and analyse system performance, and implement corrective measures to ensure the safe and efficient operation of railway signalling systems.

Audience

Employees who analyse ERTMS Signalling and/or Telecoms Data.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

QATS Railway and Signalling Quality Analysis and Troubleshooting

Course Description

The QATS Railway and Signalling Quality Analysis and Troubleshooting training course will provide delegates with the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out quality analysis and troubleshooting activities related to ERTMS railway signalling systems.
The training course aims to equip participants with the ability to identify and diagnose faults, assess and analyse system performance, and implement corrective measures to ensure the safe and efficient operation of railway signalling systems.

Audience

Employees who analyse ERTMS Signalling and/or Telecoms Data.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Railway and Signalling Quality Analysis and Troubleshooting

Competence Awarded:

QATS

Course Code:

QATS

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Real Time Monitoring for CUCM

Course Description

To provide the understanding, knowledge and skills of the different aspects of the CUCM system and equipment. This is a hands on practical course in a classroom environment, where you will get the opportunity to practice in a safe lab style environment. Aims:
To provide the understanding, knowledge and skills of the different aspects of the CUCM system and equipment
Objectives
• Recognise different functions of the system detailed in each session
• Demonstrate ability to follow the hands-on system Training detailed in the
course

Audience

Only Network Management Centre, Analysts, Technicians and Engineers

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Real Time Monitoring for CUCM

Course Description

To provide the understanding, knowledge and skills of the different aspects of the CUCM system and equipment. This is a hands on practical course in a classroom environment, where you will get the opportunity to practice in a safe lab style environment. Aims:
To provide the understanding, knowledge and skills of the different aspects of the CUCM system and equipment
Objectives
• Recognise different functions of the system detailed in each session
• Demonstrate ability to follow the hands-on system Training detailed in the
course

Audience

Only Network Management Centre, Analysts, Technicians and Engineers

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Network Management Real Time Monitoring and Fault Analysis of the CUCM

Competence Awarded:

TEL 709

Course Code:

RTMCUCM

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

5

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning
How to Book

Course Name

Red Box Maintenance

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required of the Red Box Recorder system; physical make-up and programming to undertake faulting, maintenance, installation and commissioning work. This course is designed for telecoms staff to perform general troubleshooting procedures and maintenance on the Red Box recorder system. The course provides knowledge of the Red Box system's operation, physical make-up, programming and electrical connectivity and to enable the undertaking of faulting, maintenance and installation work on the Red Box Recorder.

Audience

Telecom Engineers

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

10

Course Name

Red Box Maintenance

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required of the Red Box Recorder system; physical make-up and programming to undertake faulting, maintenance, installation and commissioning work. This course is designed for telecoms staff to perform general troubleshooting procedures and maintenance on the Red Box recorder system. The course provides knowledge of the Red Box system's operation, physical make-up, programming and electrical connectivity and to enable the undertaking of faulting, maintenance and installation work on the Red Box Recorder.

Audience

Telecom Engineers

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

10

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Voice recorders.Red Box 1st and 2nd Line Maintenance

Competence Awarded:

Tel 306

Course Code:

TEL REDB

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Red Box NMC

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required of the Red Box Recorder system’s operation; physical make-up and programming to undertake network management and fault analysis on the Red Box recorder. This course is designed for NMC telecoms staff to perform general troubleshooting procedures on the Red Box recorder system.

Audience

NMC Analysts and Engineers.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

10

Course Name

Red Box NMC

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required of the Red Box Recorder system’s operation; physical make-up and programming to undertake network management and fault analysis on the Red Box recorder. This course is designed for NMC telecoms staff to perform general troubleshooting procedures on the Red Box recorder system.

Audience

NMC Analysts and Engineers.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

10

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake network management and fault analysis.Monitoring and analysis of voice recorders - Red Box

Competence Awarded:

Tel 16.32

Course Code:

Tel 16.32

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake network management and fault analysis

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 16

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Remote Management Administrator DIT & SCADA

Course Description

This training course is designed to give: 
NMC Operators and Telecoms field engineers a detailed understanding of the PCG-8 product family. It covers operation of the management platform as well as installation and configuration of alarms across the PCG-8 range

Audience

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Remote Management Administrator DIT & SCADA

Course Description

This training course is designed to give: 
NMC Operators and Telecoms field engineers a detailed understanding of the PCG-8 product family. It covers operation of the management platform as well as installation and configuration of alarms across the PCG-8 range

Audience

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Network Management installation, Maintainence and programming of Remote Monitoring systems - DIT & SCADA

Competence Awarded:

TEL 706

Course Code:

RMA-D&S

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

5

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

RF Radiating Cable

Course Description

This course is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge to install test and maintain Leaking feeder cable to ensure that all persons working on site abide by a structured safe system of work, to prevent accidents occurring whilst carrying out these works.
 

Audience

Telecoms technicians required to install, test and maintain the Leaky feeder cable.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

RF Radiating Cable

Course Description

This course is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge to install test and maintain Leaking feeder cable to ensure that all persons working on site abide by a structured safe system of work, to prevent accidents occurring whilst carrying out these works.
 

Audience

Telecoms technicians required to install, test and maintain the Leaky feeder cable.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Radio Systems. Leaky Feeder Systems

Competence Awarded:

Tel 07.12

Course Code:

Tel 07.12

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

ROC Radio Systems (Motorola)

Course Description

This course is designed specifically for the maintenance organisation operating in LNE who will be responsible for first line maintenance and faulting on the radio systems at York ROC, Huddersfield, Sheffield and Kings Cross. Delegates from the LNE Maintenance function will attend this course to understand how to fault and fix the radio systems.

Audience

Telecoms Technicians

Duration:

1.5 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

ROC Radio Systems (Motorola)

Course Description

This course is designed specifically for the maintenance organisation operating in LNE who will be responsible for first line maintenance and faulting on the radio systems at York ROC, Huddersfield, Sheffield and Kings Cross. Delegates from the LNE Maintenance function will attend this course to understand how to fault and fix the radio systems.

Audience

Telecoms Technicians

Duration:

1.5 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Radio Systems.UHF Spot Scheme, ROC Radio Systems (Motorola) - F&SLM

Competence Awarded:

Tel 07.26

Course Code:

Tel 07.26

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Rooftop Safety Awareness

Course Description

This course will provide delegates with the knowledge and practical experience to enable them to work on flat roofs in protected and unprotected areas and to work safely in a variety of exposed locations.

Audience

Persons who are required to work on flat roofs for construction.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Rooftop Safety Awareness

Course Description

This course will provide delegates with the knowledge and practical experience to enable them to work on flat roofs in protected and unprotected areas and to work safely in a variety of exposed locations.

Audience

Persons who are required to work on flat roofs for construction.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Mast Inspection, Corrective and Preventative Maintenance and Faulting of Antenna Systems, Feeders and Associated Equipment Undertake safe work on flat roofs in protected and unprotected areas

Competence Awarded:

Tel 26; Tel 26.03

Course Code:

RTSA

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face This course requires Personal Protective Equipment
How to Book

Course Name

Safety Related Telecom Failures

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the Network Rail SINCS process, explain what constitutes an SRTF, illustrate the applicable Standard and give an overview of the underlying application. Providing the knowledge necessary to enable Safety Related Telecom Failures to be identified and correctly classified in MyIM.

Audience

System Analysts Team Leaders Incident Managers Shift Managers in Network Operations

Duration:

0.25 Day(s)

Class size:

Course Name

Safety Related Telecom Failures

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the Network Rail SINCS process, explain what constitutes an SRTF, illustrate the applicable Standard and give an overview of the underlying application. Providing the knowledge necessary to enable Safety Related Telecom Failures to be identified and correctly classified in MyIM.

Audience

System Analysts Team Leaders Incident Managers Shift Managers in Network Operations

Duration:

0.25 Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Manage the Process of Safety Related Reports for Telecoms Failures

Competence Awarded:

TEL 930

Course Code:

SRTF

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning
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Course Name

Solidus Maintenance

Course Description

Provides a comprehensive knowledge and practical experience on the maintenance and troubleshooting of Solidus eCare v8.0.

Audience

Aimed at those involved in technical support and analysis activities on the telecoms infrastructure.  Attendees should ideally have a working knowledge of MS Windows 2003 / 2008, MS Exchange Server and SQL Server.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Solidus Maintenance

Course Description

Provides a comprehensive knowledge and practical experience on the maintenance and troubleshooting of Solidus eCare v8.0.

Audience

Aimed at those involved in technical support and analysis activities on the telecoms infrastructure.  Attendees should ideally have a working knowledge of MS Windows 2003 / 2008, MS Exchange Server and SQL Server.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake network management and fault analysis; Undertake network management and fault analysis.Solidus; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and make minor changes on business switches; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and make minor changes on business switches.Solidus

Competence Awarded:

Tel 16; Tel 16.14; Tel 19; Tel 19.05

Course Code:

Tel SM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Varies depending on competence

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Solidus Script Manager

Course Description

Solidus e-Care is a suite of server-based applications that enables consistent, efficient and unsurpassed customer interactive service, made up of eight core applications that facilitate improved personalised communication between the business and the customer. The Script Manager course provides the skills to configure call routing using scripts.

Audience

Anyone involved in technical support and maintenance activities on the NR telecoms infrastructure. Also suitable for Technical Support Engineers and contact centre staff who are responsible for configuring, managing and controlling the Solidus eCare system.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Solidus Script Manager

Course Description

Solidus e-Care is a suite of server-based applications that enables consistent, efficient and unsurpassed customer interactive service, made up of eight core applications that facilitate improved personalised communication between the business and the customer. The Script Manager course provides the skills to configure call routing using scripts.

Audience

Anyone involved in technical support and maintenance activities on the NR telecoms infrastructure. Also suitable for Technical Support Engineers and contact centre staff who are responsible for configuring, managing and controlling the Solidus eCare system.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake network management and fault analysis; Undertake network management and fault analysis.Solidus Script Manager; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and make minor changes on business switches; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and make minor changes on business switches.Solidus Script Manager.

Competence Awarded:

Tel 16; Tel 16.15; Tel 19; Tel 19.06

Course Code:

Tel SSM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Varies depending on competence.

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Synchronisation Management System

Course Description

Synchronisation Management System, TP2700 covers the maintenance, installation, faulting and analysis of the synchronisation management system, TP2700. It covers the TP2700 product and SyncE technology as well as installation, configuration, faulting and maintenance tasks using Command Line Interface (CLI) and the associated management system, Time Pictra. Upon completion of the course, competence will be awarded at Level 3 competent if 90% is achieved in the assessment or Level 2 with/without action learning if a pass mark of between 51-89% is attained.

Audience

Telecoms technicians

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Synchronisation Management System

Course Description

Synchronisation Management System, TP2700 covers the maintenance, installation, faulting and analysis of the synchronisation management system, TP2700. It covers the TP2700 product and SyncE technology as well as installation, configuration, faulting and maintenance tasks using Command Line Interface (CLI) and the associated management system, Time Pictra. Upon completion of the course, competence will be awarded at Level 3 competent if 90% is achieved in the assessment or Level 2 with/without action learning if a pass mark of between 51-89% is attained.

Audience

Telecoms technicians

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - Synchronisation Management System eg TP2700 Test and Commission equipment.Synchronisation Management System eg TP2700 Undertake network management and fault analysis.Monitoring & analysis - Synchronisation Management System eg TP2700

Competence Awarded:

Tel 8.75, Tel 15.12, Tel 16.42

Course Code:

Tel TP2700

Prerequisite Name:

n/a

Prerequisite Short Code:

n/a

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

TCP/IP Networking

Course Description

This course gives an in depth introduction to the theory and application of TCP and IP technologies used on Network Rail's telecommunications network covering the principles of the OSI 7 layer stack, general IP networking principles including encapsulation, decapsulation and relevant PDU's for each layer. Theory is then applied by building and testing a test network in the practical lab.

Audience

For Telecoms Technicians / Engineers required to Fault find and maintain Cisco switches and routers used on the network. It is also suitable for NMC Analyst's, Telecoms Technicians / Engineers line managers and Project Managers/Engineers who require this level of knowledge.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

TCP/IP Networking

Course Description

This course gives an in depth introduction to the theory and application of TCP and IP technologies used on Network Rail's telecommunications network covering the principles of the OSI 7 layer stack, general IP networking principles including encapsulation, decapsulation and relevant PDU's for each layer. Theory is then applied by building and testing a test network in the practical lab.

Audience

For Telecoms Technicians / Engineers required to Fault find and maintain Cisco switches and routers used on the network. It is also suitable for NMC Analyst's, Telecoms Technicians / Engineers line managers and Project Managers/Engineers who require this level of knowledge.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of transmission systems; Routers 1st line activity eg Cisco ME3400/2520 and ASR903;

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08; Tel 08.71

Course Code:

TCPIP

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Telecommunication Station Information Security Systems (SISS)

Course Description

The Tel SISS training, Split into two modules, is created to give individuals who are required to carry out the corrective and preventative maintenance duties for Station Information Security system equipment and assets, the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out the role. The equipment included in the scope of this training are: 1. Closed-Circuit Television cameras (CCTV) 2. Public Address systems (PA) 3. Help Points 4. Customer/Passenger Information Screens (CIS) 5. Clocks.

Audience

Network Rail Telecommunications (NRT) and Routes (Telecom) Technical Engineering roles (occupational, maintenance) + approved Network Rail (NR) contractors Telecoms Technicians who are performing the tasks associated with the specific Tel SISS equipment. Training is required for approximately 60 employees across all Routes, who are therefore based in different geographical locations

Duration:

3 Hours Day(s)

Class size:

9999

Course Name

Telecommunication Station Information Security Systems (SISS)

Course Description

The Tel SISS training, Split into two modules, is created to give individuals who are required to carry out the corrective and preventative maintenance duties for Station Information Security system equipment and assets, the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out the role. The equipment included in the scope of this training are: 1. Closed-Circuit Television cameras (CCTV) 2. Public Address systems (PA) 3. Help Points 4. Customer/Passenger Information Screens (CIS) 5. Clocks.

Audience

Network Rail Telecommunications (NRT) and Routes (Telecom) Technical Engineering roles (occupational, maintenance) + approved Network Rail (NR) contractors Telecoms Technicians who are performing the tasks associated with the specific Tel SISS equipment. Training is required for approximately 60 employees across all Routes, who are therefore based in different geographical locations

Duration:

3 Hours Day(s)

Class size:

9999

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Station Information and Security System (SISS)

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1201

Course Code:

TEL 1201

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Virtual Classes
How to Book

Course Name

Telecommunications Testing and Commissioning for Cable Systems

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to give individuals carrying out the testing and commissioning of Cable Systems equipment the knowledge and practical skills required to safely carry out the role, which can be reliably tested and evidenced as necessary.

Audience

NRT and Routes (Telecoms) Technical Engineering roles (occupational, maintenance) Approved NR contractors.

Duration:

2 hours Day(s)

Class size:

Course Name

Telecommunications Testing and Commissioning for Cable Systems

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to give individuals carrying out the testing and commissioning of Cable Systems equipment the knowledge and practical skills required to safely carry out the role, which can be reliably tested and evidenced as necessary.

Audience

NRT and Routes (Telecoms) Technical Engineering roles (occupational, maintenance) Approved NR contractors.

Duration:

2 hours Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Testing & Commissioning on Telecommunication Equipment - Cable Systems

Competence Awarded:

TEL 603

Course Code:

T&CCS

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake Testing and Commissioning on Telecommunication Equipment

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 600

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning
How to Book

Course Name

Telecoms for Rail Engineering Fundamentals

Course Description

The overall objective of this telecom engineering fundamentals training is to provide an understanding of the telecom engineering fundamentals including relevant processes, standards, operational and maintenance practices to someone who intends to work in the telecoms discipline in the railway. This training will be recommended to be undertaken as soon as is feasibly possible once an individual starts a telecoms engineering role.  This training does not address any specific roles, operational tasks, or changes to operating models or systems. As part of a learning pathway, successful completion of this training will confirm that individuals have knowledge of telecoms engineering fundamentals and  can progress to more advanced and specialist training. 

Audience

The intended target audience for the engineering induction will be new employees who have the responsibility to perform an engineering, technical or maintenance role on operational telecom systems deployed in the railway. The targeted community for this learning is new starters within Network Rail Telecoms Engineering, and Telecoms Engineering apprentices.

Duration:

4 Days Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

Telecoms for Rail Engineering Fundamentals

Course Description

The overall objective of this telecom engineering fundamentals training is to provide an understanding of the telecom engineering fundamentals including relevant processes, standards, operational and maintenance practices to someone who intends to work in the telecoms discipline in the railway. This training will be recommended to be undertaken as soon as is feasibly possible once an individual starts a telecoms engineering role.  This training does not address any specific roles, operational tasks, or changes to operating models or systems. As part of a learning pathway, successful completion of this training will confirm that individuals have knowledge of telecoms engineering fundamentals and  can progress to more advanced and specialist training. 

Audience

The intended target audience for the engineering induction will be new employees who have the responsibility to perform an engineering, technical or maintenance role on operational telecom systems deployed in the railway. The targeted community for this learning is new starters within Network Rail Telecoms Engineering, and Telecoms Engineering apprentices.

Duration:

4 Days Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

TEL510

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face This course requires Virtual Classes
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Course Name

Telecoms Maintenance Testing & Fault Investigation Process

Course Description

The course provides the delegates with the necessary knowledge to be competent in the use of the TMT&FIP Handbook and a comprehensive overview comprising of theoretical sessions, practical exercises, syndicate work and assessments.

Audience

For technician, engineers and managers who need to be competent in the use of TMT&FIP. It is a requirement to have attended this course before an individual can hold the TMT&FIP competency.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

12

Course Name

Telecoms Maintenance Testing & Fault Investigation Process

Course Description

The course provides the delegates with the necessary knowledge to be competent in the use of the TMT&FIP Handbook and a comprehensive overview comprising of theoretical sessions, practical exercises, syndicate work and assessments.

Audience

For technician, engineers and managers who need to be competent in the use of TMT&FIP. It is a requirement to have attended this course before an individual can hold the TMT&FIP competency.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

12

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake initial diagnosis of Telecoms failures to determine the necessary course of action; Manage the Progression of Work and Resources During Telecomms Testing, Maintenance or Installation

Competence Awarded:

Tel 10; Tel 09

Course Code:

TMT-FIP

Prerequisite Name:

Any TEL competence

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Telecoms Optical Fibre Cables - Fault Location & Routine Maintenance Testing

Course Description

By the end of this course the candidate will be able to understand the features of the different OTDR's and their operation, be able to analyse the Refractive Index values, Fibre events Trace representation and the associated OTDR measurements.

Audience

Telecoms Engineers and Technicians who carry out Faulting and Maintenance of Telecoms Optical Fibre Cables

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Telecoms Optical Fibre Cables - Fault Location & Routine Maintenance Testing

Course Description

By the end of this course the candidate will be able to understand the features of the different OTDR's and their operation, be able to analyse the Refractive Index values, Fibre events Trace representation and the associated OTDR measurements.

Audience

Telecoms Engineers and Technicians who carry out Faulting and Maintenance of Telecoms Optical Fibre Cables

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems. Telecomms Optical Fibre Cables - Fault Location & Routine Maintenance Testing

Competence Awarded:

Tel 02, Tel 02.08

Course Code:

OTDR

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems.Telecomms Optical Fibre Cables - Jointing

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 02.07

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Telecoms Optical Fibre Jointing

Course Description

The course provides knowledge in the jointing of Telecoms Optical Fibre Cables FTN 24 and 48 Fibre and DISAC.

Audience

For Telecoms Technicians/Engineers who need to be competent in Telecoms optical fibre jointing.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Telecoms Optical Fibre Jointing

Course Description

The course provides knowledge in the jointing of Telecoms Optical Fibre Cables FTN 24 and 48 Fibre and DISAC.

Audience

For Telecoms Technicians/Engineers who need to be competent in Telecoms optical fibre jointing.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems.Telecomms Optical Fibre Cables - Jointing

Competence Awarded:

Tel 02; Tel 02.07

Course Code:

TOFJ

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Telecoms Radio Structure Maintenance

Course Description

Training consists of 4 mandatory units:
Unit 1 - Fundamentals of a Radio Structure
Unit 2 – Conduct a Radio Structure Inspection
Unit 3 – Conduct a Radio Structure Installation
Unit 4 - Carry Out Testing, Fault Finding and Fixing

Audience

Duration:

5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

3-6

Course Name

Telecoms Radio Structure Maintenance

Course Description

Training consists of 4 mandatory units:
Unit 1 - Fundamentals of a Radio Structure
Unit 2 – Conduct a Radio Structure Inspection
Unit 3 – Conduct a Radio Structure Installation
Unit 4 - Carry Out Testing, Fault Finding and Fixing

Audience

Duration:

5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

3-6

Competence Name Awarded:

Telecoms Radio Structure Maintenance

Competence Awarded:

Telecoms Radio Structure Maintenance

Course Code:

TEL 1000

Prerequisite Name:

Working at Height - Advanced Climber, Tower Rescue, Undertake Mast Inspection, Corrective and Preventative Maintenance of Antenna Systems, Feeders and Associated Equipment.

Prerequisite Short Code:

HSE T42, HSE T18, TEL 26.02

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face This course requires Personal Protective Equipment
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Course Name

Termination of External Comms Cables

Course Description

A practical course dealing with the terminating of copper cables onto various termination types involving continual assessment.

Audience

For Telecoms Technicians/Engineers who are required to terminate cables on a variety of termination points. Attendees should have either completed the Joint External Telecoms Cables Advanced (JECA) event or Joint External Telecoms Cables Introduction (JECI) and have extensive relevant experience of jointing cables.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Termination of External Comms Cables

Course Description

A practical course dealing with the terminating of copper cables onto various termination types involving continual assessment.

Audience

For Telecoms Technicians/Engineers who are required to terminate cables on a variety of termination points. Attendees should have either completed the Joint External Telecoms Cables Advanced (JECA) event or Joint External Telecoms Cables Introduction (JECI) and have extensive relevant experience of jointing cables.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems.Cable Distribution Frames/Location Cases

Competence Awarded:

Tel 02; Tel 02.01

Course Code:

TECC

Prerequisite Name:

Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing over 50pr; Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing up to and including 50pr

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 02.04; Tel 02.03

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Test and Commission of DWDM

Course Description

This course is designed to show the delegates how to commission a DTN or DTN-X node so that it can then be accessed remotely for further configuration by the Network Operation Center.

Audience

Field Engineers who install and commission network elements.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

Test and Commission of DWDM

Course Description

This course is designed to show the delegates how to commission a DTN or DTN-X node so that it can then be accessed remotely for further configuration by the Network Operation Center.

Audience

Field Engineers who install and commission network elements.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Test and Commission equipment.DWDM

Competence Awarded:

Tel 15.13

Course Code:

Tel 15.13

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Test and Commissioning of Radio Systems

Course Description

This is an e-learning for Telecommunication Testing and Commissioning of Radio Systems to give individuals carrying out the testing and commissioning of Radio System equipment a standardized, consistent and measurable method of training in the knowledge and practical skills required to safely carry out the role, which can be reliably tested and evidenced as necessary.

Objectives:
Explain the activities for Telecommunications Testing and Commissioning of Radio Systems.

Audience

Network Rail Telecommunications Technical Engineering/Technician roles required to undertake Test and Commissioning activities of Radio Systems

Duration:

0.25 Day(s)

Class size:

Course Name

Test and Commissioning of Radio Systems

Course Description

This is an e-learning for Telecommunication Testing and Commissioning of Radio Systems to give individuals carrying out the testing and commissioning of Radio System equipment a standardized, consistent and measurable method of training in the knowledge and practical skills required to safely carry out the role, which can be reliably tested and evidenced as necessary.

Objectives:
Explain the activities for Telecommunications Testing and Commissioning of Radio Systems.

Audience

Network Rail Telecommunications Technical Engineering/Technician roles required to undertake Test and Commissioning activities of Radio Systems

Duration:

0.25 Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Testing & Commissioning on Telecommunication Equipment - Radio Systems

Competence Awarded:

Tel 602

Course Code:

T&CR

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning
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Course Name

Test and Commissioning of Services

Course Description

This is an e-learning for Telecommunication Testing and Commissioning of Services to give individuals carrying out the testing and commissioning of service equipment a standardized, consistent and measurable method of training in the knowledge and practical skills required to safely carry out the role, which can be reliably tested and evidenced as necessary.

Objectives:
Explain the activities for Telecommunications Testing and Commissioning of Services.

Audience

Network Rail Telecommunications Technical Engineering/Technician roles required to undertake Test and Commissioning activities of Services

Duration:

0.25 Day(s)

Class size:

Course Name

Test and Commissioning of Services

Course Description

This is an e-learning for Telecommunication Testing and Commissioning of Services to give individuals carrying out the testing and commissioning of service equipment a standardized, consistent and measurable method of training in the knowledge and practical skills required to safely carry out the role, which can be reliably tested and evidenced as necessary.

Objectives:
Explain the activities for Telecommunications Testing and Commissioning of Services.

Audience

Network Rail Telecommunications Technical Engineering/Technician roles required to undertake Test and Commissioning activities of Services

Duration:

0.25 Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Testing & Commissioning on Telecommunication Equipment for Services

Competence Awarded:

Tel 606

Course Code:

T&CS

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning
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Course Name

Ultra-Density Fibre Cable Jointing and Testing

Course Description

    All Telecoms technicians/Engineers who need to be competent in Ultra-Density Fibre Cable Jointing and Testing.

Audience

This course aims to teach individuals how to strip and terminate 432 fibre cables into a fist joint, splice less joint and sheath gaps.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Ultra-Density Fibre Cable Jointing and Testing

Course Description

    All Telecoms technicians/Engineers who need to be competent in Ultra-Density Fibre Cable Jointing and Testing.

Audience

This course aims to teach individuals how to strip and terminate 432 fibre cables into a fist joint, splice less joint and sheath gaps.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems.Ultra-Density Fibre Cable Jointing and Testing

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

Tel 02.11

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems.Telecomms Optical Fibre Cables - Jointing

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

VLVT - Voltage Longitudinal Voltage Transverse Immunisation Testing

Course Description

This course is to provide training to make sure Immunisation testing is undertaken competently on Telecom’s cable systems. The training is aimed at first time and refresher training for Telecoms Engineers  Not route specific
 

Audience

The training is aimed at Telecoms Technicians / Engineers, Initial and refresher training.

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

VLVT - Voltage Longitudinal Voltage Transverse Immunisation Testing

Course Description

This course is to provide training to make sure Immunisation testing is undertaken competently on Telecom’s cable systems. The training is aimed at first time and refresher training for Telecoms Engineers  Not route specific
 

Audience

The training is aimed at Telecoms Technicians / Engineers, Initial and refresher training.

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Immunisation testing on Telecoms testing systems

Competence Awarded:

TEL 100

Course Code:

VLVT

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Voice Recorder - Nice - Nicecall Focus III

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the Nicecall Focus III voice recorder system's operation, physical make-up, programming and electrical connectivity and to enable the undertaking of faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the Nicecall Focus III.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians who need to have the knowledge and skills to maintain the Nicecall Focus III voice recorder. Attendees should be familiar with the telecoms equipment to which the recorder will be connected, e.g. concentrator or radio system.

Duration:

4 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Voice Recorder - Nice - Nicecall Focus III

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the Nicecall Focus III voice recorder system's operation, physical make-up, programming and electrical connectivity and to enable the undertaking of faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the Nicecall Focus III.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians who need to have the knowledge and skills to maintain the Nicecall Focus III voice recorder. Attendees should be familiar with the telecoms equipment to which the recorder will be connected, e.g. concentrator or radio system.

Duration:

4 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Voice recorders; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Voice recorders.Nice Call Focus 3

Competence Awarded:

Tel 17; Tel 17.03

Course Code:

VR - N-NFIII

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

VoIP lineside telephone maintenance

Course Description

Provide knowledge of the VoIP lineside telephone system, including the physical make-up to enable the undertaking of faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the system. If delegates holds parent competency then award level 3. If parent competency is not held then award level 2 under 6 months mentorship.

Audience

Telecoms / S&T technicians involved in the faulting & maintenance of VoIP Lineside Telephones used for railway operational purposes. Pre-requisites: Delegates shall have a knowledge of railway Telecoms / S&T principles.

Duration:

1 Day Day(s)

Class size:

12

Course Name

VoIP lineside telephone maintenance

Course Description

Provide knowledge of the VoIP lineside telephone system, including the physical make-up to enable the undertaking of faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the system. If delegates holds parent competency then award level 3. If parent competency is not held then award level 2 under 6 months mentorship.

Audience

Telecoms / S&T technicians involved in the faulting & maintenance of VoIP Lineside Telephones used for railway operational purposes. Pre-requisites: Delegates shall have a knowledge of railway Telecoms / S&T principles.

Duration:

1 Day Day(s)

Class size:

12

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems.VoIP lineside telephones and tail cables

Competence Awarded:

Tel 04, Tel 04.07

Course Code:

VoIP LTM

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Westermo IP introductory course

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide a thorough grounding in the basic principles of industrial networking. Understanding the concepts of networks and the standard terminology is key to being able to make good business decisions on the best hardware to choose for your applications.

Audience

Telecoms engineers who will be required to work with Westermo products installed on the infrastructure.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

Westermo IP introductory course

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide a thorough grounding in the basic principles of industrial networking. Understanding the concepts of networks and the standard terminology is key to being able to make good business decisions on the best hardware to choose for your applications.

Audience

Telecoms engineers who will be required to work with Westermo products installed on the infrastructure.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

WIP

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

XMC20 Packet Applications

Course Description

The course aims to introduce the delegates to the range of ethernet XMC20 cards, go through their features and functions, then teach the delegates how to configure these cards for ethernet services as used by NRT This is a 5 day face to face training with practical exercises throughout and a knowledge assessment to finish

Audience

Telecom technicians, Telecom engineers, Commissioning Engineers and NMC Operators / Analysts required to work on the XMC20 Packet Applications.

Duration:

5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

XMC20 Packet Applications

Course Description

The course aims to introduce the delegates to the range of ethernet XMC20 cards, go through their features and functions, then teach the delegates how to configure these cards for ethernet services as used by NRT This is a 5 day face to face training with practical exercises throughout and a knowledge assessment to finish

Audience

Telecom technicians, Telecom engineers, Commissioning Engineers and NMC Operators / Analysts required to work on the XMC20 Packet Applications.

Duration:

5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Digital Transmission System - XMC20 Packet Application Undertake network management and fault analysis. Undertake network management and fault analysis.Remote Management of Digital Transmission System - XMC20 Packet Applications

Competence Awarded:

TEL 08, TEL 08.80, Tel 16, Tel 16.47

Course Code:

XMC20PA

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Digital Transmission System - Keymile PDH/SDH Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of transmission systems; Routers 1st line activity eg Cisco ME3400/2520 and ASR903

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 08.78, Tel 08.71

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

XMP-1 Transmission Equipment

Course Description

To provide delegates with a knowledge of XMP-1 (Bosch) transmission equipment operation, physical make-up and electrical connectivity and to enable them to undertake faulting, maintenance and installation work on the XMP-1 system

Audience

Technicians / technical support / TEC Engineers who will be undertaking first / second line maintenance and faulting activities on the XMP-1 transmission equipment Pre-requisites: A good knowledge of telecomms transmission principles

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

9

Course Name

XMP-1 Transmission Equipment

Course Description

To provide delegates with a knowledge of XMP-1 (Bosch) transmission equipment operation, physical make-up and electrical connectivity and to enable them to undertake faulting, maintenance and installation work on the XMP-1 system

Audience

Technicians / technical support / TEC Engineers who will be undertaking first / second line maintenance and faulting activities on the XMP-1 transmission equipment Pre-requisites: A good knowledge of telecomms transmission principles

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

9

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems, Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Telecomms Digital Transmission Systems - Bosch XMP-1

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08, Tel 08.56

Course Code:

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

XTM for Layer 2 Services with DNA-M

Course Description

This course provides an overview and practice in configuring the layer 2 features of EMXP products including: Overview of Ethernet protocol from MEF perspective, Overview of L2 products and features, Practice creating L2 services according to MEF network model, Practice with configuration of traffic policing and shaping, Practice configuring L2 resiliency features: LAG and ERPS, Practice using Ethernet OAM for monitoring the L2 network, and Practice setting up Management VLANs for inband management channels. Additionally, the training will include MPLS-TP overview and configuration on XTM using DNA-M. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
• Understand Layer 2 Basics
• Know more about the Infinera Metro Layer 2 XTM-Platform product portfolio
• Have a good understanding of building, installing and commissioning the EMXP
family of Traffic Units.
• Do Layer 2 Ethernet and MPLS-TP Service Provisioning from the DNA-M.
 

Audience

The training covers the role requirements for the Network Management Centre

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

XTM for Layer 2 Services with DNA-M

Course Description

This course provides an overview and practice in configuring the layer 2 features of EMXP products including: Overview of Ethernet protocol from MEF perspective, Overview of L2 products and features, Practice creating L2 services according to MEF network model, Practice with configuration of traffic policing and shaping, Practice configuring L2 resiliency features: LAG and ERPS, Practice using Ethernet OAM for monitoring the L2 network, and Practice setting up Management VLANs for inband management channels. Additionally, the training will include MPLS-TP overview and configuration on XTM using DNA-M. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
• Understand Layer 2 Basics
• Know more about the Infinera Metro Layer 2 XTM-Platform product portfolio
• Have a good understanding of building, installing and commissioning the EMXP
family of Traffic Units.
• Do Layer 2 Ethernet and MPLS-TP Service Provisioning from the DNA-M.
 

Audience

The training covers the role requirements for the Network Management Centre

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Tier 2 Network Management Monitoring, Fault Analysis and Remote Management of the XTM Network for Layer 2 Services with DNA-M

Competence Awarded:

TEL 741

Course Code:

XTM NMCL2

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake Network Management Monitoring, Fault Analysis and Remote Management of the XTM Network using DNA-M

Prerequisite Short Code:

TEL 740

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

XTM NOC ENGINEERING DNA-M

Course Description

Participants learn how to do various configurations, provisioning, operation and maintenance tasks using DNA-M and ENM. Two days are devoted to fault finding practice. The course consists of presentations and practical exercises. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
• Find their way around DNA-M
• L1 Service creation
• Use the DNA-M optical control plane feature
• Have a good understanding of the basic information sources in the DNA-M
• Know how to do basic fault-finding using DNA-M/ENM information sources.

Audience

The training covers the role requirements for the Network Management Center.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Course Name

XTM NOC ENGINEERING DNA-M

Course Description

Participants learn how to do various configurations, provisioning, operation and maintenance tasks using DNA-M and ENM. Two days are devoted to fault finding practice. The course consists of presentations and practical exercises. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
• Find their way around DNA-M
• L1 Service creation
• Use the DNA-M optical control plane feature
• Have a good understanding of the basic information sources in the DNA-M
• Know how to do basic fault-finding using DNA-M/ENM information sources.

Audience

The training covers the role requirements for the Network Management Center.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Network Management Monitoring, Fault Analysis and Remote Management of the XTM Network using DNA-M

Competence Awarded:

TEL 740

Course Code:

XTM NMC

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Advanced Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Course Description

This course is designed to teach the delegates the concepts of Initial Server Build using components such as ESXi and VSphere which leads onto installation of Cisco Unified Communications Manager, VG350, Gia-Tronics IP Phones, IPTrade TSS and the configuration of IPTrade (BT) Turrets. This will provide the delegate the knowledge and skills to become a Server, Voice and Windows experienced engineer.

Audience

Telecom engineers and NMC Analysts who will be required to undertake advanced system configuration of CISCO VoIP and associated equipment.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Advanced configuration of VoIP and associated equipment.Undertake advanced system configuration of VoIP and associated equipment

Competence Awarded:

Tel 28, Tel 28.01

Course Code:

Tel 28.01

Prerequisite Name:

Installation, system configuration, maintenance and faulting of VoIP and associated equipment. Installation, corrective and preventative maintenance and faulting

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 27.01

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

BTS-R System and Maintenance

Course Description

This course will introduce telecommunications personnel to the maintenance procedures of the new BTS-R.

After completion of this course, the attendee will have the appropriate knowledge of the new BTS-R to face maintenance required with efficiency. You will be able to:
 
  • Understand the architecture and the system capacity of the new BTS-R.
  • Describe the equipment and the modules and their functionality.
  • Identify the boards and their front panel LED's, and analyze the faults.
  • Identify the faulty modules and replace them.
  • Know the various network topologies supported by the BTS-R
  • Identify the BTS-R software and its functions
  • Use the TIL to perform tests for troubleshooting.

Audience

Telecommunications personnel who will be required to maintain and fault find the BTS-R equipment.

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment.GSM-R Network - BTS-R

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

Tel 20.09

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Cisco IOS XR Advanced Network Management

Course Description

This course provides the learner the knowledge and skills to understand or operate and maintain the NRT FTNx Cisco IOS XR network equipment.

The course is split into 11 sections:
Section 1: Cisco IOS XR Software Overview
Section 2: Cisco IOS XR Software Operations
Section 3: Network Time Synchronization
Section 4: SNMP, Telemetry, and Logging
Section 5: Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Routing Protocols
Section 6: Packet Filtering
Section 7: Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Multiprotocol Label Switching
Section 8: Layer 3 VPNs
Section 9: Cisco IOS XR Software Layer 2 Architecture
Section 10: Cisco IOS XR Layer 2 Services
Section 11: Monitoring Processes

Audience

-Field engineers (e.g. Field Services and Route Communication Engineers teams) -Network Management Centre (NMC) Tier 1 engineers - NMC Tier 2 engineers - NMC Tier 3 engineers - Network Designers - Senior Network Architects

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

IOSXRANM

Prerequisite Name:

Cisco IOS XR basics Principles of Testing and Commissioning on Telecoms Equipment TCP/IP and Cisco fundamentals

Prerequisite Short Code:

IOSXRB, Tel 600, TCPIP 0871

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Cisco IOS XR basics

Course Description

This course provides the learner with an overview of the Cisco NCS 540 and Cisco NCS5500 IOS XR software-based routers being deployed in the Network Rail FTNx network. The course provides a hardware overview of the platforms. In addition, the course introduces the learner to the basic operation and configuration of the Cisco IOS XR software installed on these devices.

Audience

Field engineers (e.g. Field Services and Route Communication Engineers teams) -Network Management Centre (NMC) Tier 1 engineers - NMC Tier 2 engineers - NMC Tier 3 engineers - Network Designers - Senior Network Architects

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

IOSXRB

Prerequisite Name:

Principles of Testing and Commissioning on Telecoms Equipment TCP/IP and Cisco fundamentals

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 600, TCPIP 0871

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Comms Cables Faulting

Course Description

Provides the knowledge and skills to test and locate faults with copper cables through theoretical and practical sessions.

Audience

For Telecoms staff required to locate faults on telecommunications cables. Attendees should have completed the Joint External Telecomms Cables Advanced (JECA) and Termination of External Comms Cables (TECC) events or have experience of working on railway telecoms systems.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecoms cable systems; Telecoms Copper Cables - Fault Location & Routine Maintenance Testing

Competence Awarded:

Tel 02; Tel 02.06

Course Code:

CCF

Prerequisite Name:

Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing up to and including 50pr; Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing over 50pr

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 02.03; Tel 02.04

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Concept 32

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the STS Rail Concept 32 Concentrator system's operation, physical make-up and electrical connectivity to enable faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the Concept 32 concentrator system.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians with a sound knowledge of basic telecoms principles who need to fault, maintain and make installation changes involving Concept 32 concentrators.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators; Processor Controlled Concentrators - STS Intertec Concept 32 Local System

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05; Tel 05.11

Course Code:

C32

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 05

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Concept 32 - remote concentrator connection/working

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the system used to interconnect "networked" Concept 32 Concentrators and panels to enable faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the links connecting "networked" Concept 32 concentrator systems.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians with a sound knowledge of Concept 32 concentrator system who need to fault, maintain and make installation changes involving the links to remotely connected units.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators; Processor Controlled Concentrators - STS Intertec Concept 32 Remote System

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05; Tel 05.12

Course Code:

C32 - RCC/W

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Contact Centre as a Service Administrator

Course Description

As we are moving to a new Cloud based Contact Centre Platform for Contact Centre Administrators.
This course is designed to train how to Administer and use the new Contact Centre platform for their specific role.

Audience

Occupational Health, National • IT HelpDesk, Manchester • Route Services Business System Support, Milton Keynes • Shared Services, Manchester • Network Management Centre, Doncaster, Stoke, Manchester • Supply Chain Operations, Milton Keynes

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Understanding the principles and knowledge required for a Contact Centre as a Service Administrator

Competence Awarded:

TEL 560

Course Code:

CCSA

Prerequisite Name:

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Contact Centre as a Service Supervisor

Course Description

As we are moving to a new Cloud based Contact Centre Platform for Contact Centre Supervisors.
This course is designed to train how to Administer and use the new Contact Centre platform for their specific role.

Audience

• Occupational Health, National • IT HelpDesk, Manchester • Route Services Business System Support, Milton Keynes • Shared Services, Manchester • Network Management Centre, Doncaster, Stoke, Manchester • Supply Chain Operations, Milton Keynes

Duration:

2 hours Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Understanding the principles and knowledge required for a Contact Centre as a Service Supervisor

Competence Awarded:

TEL 561

Course Code:

CCSS

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Copper Cable Systems Jointing

Course Description

Audience

Duration:

Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Corrective and Preventative Maintenance, and Jointing of Telecoms Copper Cable Systems

Competence Awarded:

TEL 101

Course Code:

JECC

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Copper Telecoms Cable Testing

Course Description

Introduction
Features of telephone and other copper comms cabling and networks, network topologies
• Basic Electrical Theory
Voltage, current and resistance, SI units
• Signalling on Copper Comms Cables
Analogue and digital, frequency and bit rate, electrical characteristics of data cables, DC loop.
• Testing Scenarios & Configurations
Commission testing, maintenance & fault finding
• Using a Multimeter
Principles of tests, power, battery, earth, short circuit, contact and disconnections tests, multimeter setup, testing sequence
• Using a Tone Amplifier & Generator
Principles of tests, setup of equipment, locating cables
• Using a Ohmmeter (Bridge Megger)
Principles of tests, insulation resistance, loop resistance, test leads, instrument settings
• Using a Certification Tester
Principles of tests, setup of equipment, performance standards
• TDR Testing
Principles of TDR testing, analysis of TDR traces
• Analysis of Test Results
Ascertain line conditions and faults from multimeter, Ohmmeter & other test results
• Course Review
• Assessments
Practical assessment & short written tes

Audience

est engineers responsible for commissioning & acceptance testing of new installations • Maintenance staff (faultsmen) responsible for locating faults • Managers and engineers who are required to accept, interpret or understand test results N.B. A basic understanding of copper cable jointing is required for this advanced course

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

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Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

CTCT

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Customer Information System (CIS)

Course Description

This course is designed to provide delegates the knowledge and skills required for technical maintenance of Infotec products and system overview and cover the details of essential maintenance and fault finding techniques.

Audience

Telecoms engineers requiring to carry out CIS Maintenance.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of SISS.CIS

Competence Awarded:

Tel 18, Tel 18.01

Course Code:

Tel 18.01

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

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This course requires Face to Face

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DIML - Alarm System - F&M

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the DIML system operation, physical make up and electrical connectivity and to enable individuals to undertake the faulting & maintenance work on the DIML system.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians with a knowledge of basic telecoms principles who need to have the knowledge and skills to fault & maintain DIML System.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake installation and corrective maintenance of remote monitoring systems; Network Monitoring Systems - DIT Remote End

Competence Awarded:

Tel 21; Tel 21.01

Course Code:

DIML F&M

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

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This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Driver Only Operation CCTV Maintenance and Set Up

Course Description

Focusing on CCTV systems for Driver Only Operations (DOO).

Audience

For Telecoms or S&T Technicians/Engineers who are to be engaged in faulting and maintenance activities on DOO CCTV systems.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of DOO Systems; DOO -CCTV

Competence Awarded:

Tel 06; Tel 06.01

Course Code:

DOO CCTV

Prerequisite Name:

Telecoms Maintenance Testing & Failure Investigation Process Handbook; Signal Maintenance Testing Handbook

Prerequisite Short Code:

TMTH; SMTH

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

5

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

FRMCS Fundamentals

Course Description

The FRMCS fundamentals will provide a fundamental understanding of Telecoms
Future Railway Mobile Communication System, the training will deliver a high-level overview of the technologies used in a digital railway. Voice communications, ETCS, ATO, CDAS, and TM will all be integrated into the digital railway. 
The training will define the place of 5G and FRMCS as well as the consideration that should also be given to how FRMCS can coexist with GSM-R initially, as well as the migration options available to railways.

Audience

Duration:

120 minutes Day(s)

Class size:

9999

Competence Name Awarded:

Fundamental understanding of FRMCS

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Course Code:

FRMCS-F

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Course Type:

This course requires Elearning

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FTN - Alcatel 1511 Max

Course Description

Provides the knowledge to undertake first and second line faulting, maintenance, commissioning and installation activities on Alcatel 1511 Max equipment.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians, technical support, NMC engineers & commissioning engineers who will be undertaking faulting, maintenance, and commissioning activities on the FTN Alcatel 1511 Max equipment.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems; Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - FTN Alcatel - 1511Max

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08; Tel 08.55

Course Code:

FTN - 1511Max

Prerequisite Name:

Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - FTN Alcatel - PDH

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 08.53

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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FTN - Alcatel ISA

Course Description

Provides the knowledge to undertake first and second line faulting, maintenance, commissioning and installation activities on Alcatel ISA equipment.

Audience

For Telecoms technicians, technical support, NMC engineers & commissioning engineers who will be undertaking faulting, maintenance, and commissioning activities on the Alcatel ISA equipment.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems; Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - FTN Alcatel ISA

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08; Tel 08.58

Course Code:

FTN - A ISA

Prerequisite Name:

Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - FTN Alcatel - SDH

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 08.54

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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FTN - Alcatel PDH

Course Description

Provides knowledge to undertake first and second line maintenance and faulting on the Alcatel PDH FTN transmission equipment

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians and engineers who will be undertaking first and second line maintenance and faulting activities on the Alcatel PDH equipment.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems; Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - FTN Alcatel - PDH

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08; Tel 08.53

Course Code:

FTN - A PDH

Prerequisite Name:

A good knowledge of telecoms transmission principles, an understanding of PCM and TDM and fully IT/Laptop literate. The course is not suitable for Jointers or others who have not had Laptop to configuration experience.

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

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FTN - Alcatel SDH

Course Description

Provides knowledge to undertake first and second line maintenance and faulting on the Alcatel SDH FTN transmission equipment

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians and engineers who will be undertaking first and second line maintenance and faulting activities on the Alcatel SDH equipment.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems; Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - FTN Alcatel - SDH

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08; Tel 08.54

Course Code:

FTN - A SDH

Prerequisite Name:

A good knowledge of telecoms transmission principles, an understanding of PCM and TDM and fully IT/Laptop literate. The course is not suitable for Jointers or others who have not had Laptop to configuration experience.

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

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Course Name

FTS Datafill

Course Description

This course is designed to train persons who are working at datafill with the FTS. It covers theoretical and practical aspects of the provided datafill tools and gives the participant the ability to parameterise the FTS.
Delegates must have a good foundation knowledge of the FTS3020 system prior to attending this course. This course is not designed for new starters.

Audience

This course is designed to train persons who are working at datafill with the FTSTelecoms. Network Management Centre (NMC) Analysis Staff. Technicians and Engineers.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake installation, modification and corrective maintenance of Fixed Terminal Subsystem (FTS) - Datafill

Competence Awarded:

Tel 734

Course Code:

FTSODF

Prerequisite Name:

FTS System Familiarisation

Prerequisite Short Code:

TEL 512

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

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FTS Disaster Recovery

Course Description

The FTS Disaster Recovery Course is mainly for experienced Level 3 personnel who maintain the FTS3020 system. It covers theoretical and practical aspects of recovery procedures after loss of service and/or functionality at the FTS3020 system.
The aim of this course is to provide Level 3 Telecoms delegates with a special knowledge and understanding of the Frequentis FTS3020 redundancy and recovery features. Students will be able to recover the FTS3020 system from different disaster failures.

Audience

This course is meant for Telecoms Network Management Centre (NMC) Analysis Staff, Technicians and Engineers who work with FTS3020.

Duration:

1.5 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

FTS Disaster Recovery

Competence Awarded:

TEL 732

Course Code:

FTSDR

Prerequisite Name:

FTS Maintenance Course FTS Maintenance Expert Course

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 1010, Tel 1011

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Course Name

FTS Maintenance

Course Description

This course is designed to provide engineers with the knowledge and understanding of the Frequentis FTS3020 system, its maintenance Graphic User Interface (GUI), the functionality, features, and its configuration possibilities. It will allow engineers to maintain the whole FTS3020 system and investigate Level 3 failures.

 

Audience

This course is suited for Level 3 telecoms maintenance engineers who have a responsibility to maintain the FTS3020 system.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and faulting of the Fixed Terminal System

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1010

Course Code:

FTSFLM

Prerequisite Name:

FTS Familiarisation Course

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 512

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

FTS Maintenance Expert

Course Description

This course is designed to provide engineers with specialist knowledge and understanding of the maintenance tools and log files, and provides an in-depth explanation of the Frequentis FTS3020 system. It gives the delegate the ability to maintain the FTS3020 system in a very detailed way as well as do level 3 failure investigation for very complex topics.

Audience

Telecoms Network Management Centre (NMC) Analysis Staff, Technicians and Engineers. This course is suited for very experienced Level 3 telecoms / maintenance engineers who have a responsibility to maintain the FTS3020 system.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake advanced corrective and preventative maintenance and faulting of the Fixed Terminal System

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1011

Course Code:

FTSME

Prerequisite Name:

FTS Maintenance

Prerequisite Short Code:

TEL 1010

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

FTS Monitoring & Logging

Course Description

This course is designed to train persons who are working at Level 1 layer with the FTS. It gives the participant the ability to monitor the FTS as well as do level 1 failure investigation. This course is especially suited for people who are working at the 24/7 front desk team in the Network Management Centre (NMC).

Audience

Telecoms NMC Analysis Staff, Technicians and Engineers.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Network Management, Monitoring & Logging, Fault Analysis and Corrective Maintenance of Fixed Terminal Subsystem (FTS)

Competence Awarded:

Tel 731

Course Code:

FTSML

Prerequisite Name:

FTS Familiarisation course

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 512

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

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This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

FTS Operations

Course Description

The FTS Operations Course is for personnel who is working with the DICORA terminals and operating these devices. It covers theoretical and practical aspects of the provided HMI at the DICORA.

Audience

All operational users who set up and/or configure FTS DICORA Terminals, (NMC). GSM-R Front Desk Staff (NMC Tier 1 & 2). GSM-R Support Engineers (NMC Tier 3). GSM-R Engineering. GSM-R Operational Design Team.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Operational working requirements on the FTS (DICORA terminals) Carry out Operational working requirement on the FTS (DICORA terminals)

Competence Awarded:

TEL 733, TEL 1012

Course Code:

FTSOP

Prerequisite Name:

FTS System Familiarisation

Prerequisite Short Code:

TEL 512

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

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This course requires Face to Face

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GSM BTS 9000

Course Description

This course will introduce telecommunications personnel to the maintenance procedures of the BTS 9000 indoor. The second section gives a more detailed description of the main modules, and the operation of the BTS. The last section provides a description of the TIL terminal which will be used for local maintenance when a solution is not possible from the OMC-R to repair a faulty equipment.

Audience

Telecoms technicians and engineers who will be required to maintain and fault find the BTS 9000 equipment.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment; GSM-R Network- BTS 9000

Competence Awarded:

Tel 20; Tel 20.07

Course Code:

BTS9K

Prerequisite Name:

n/a

Prerequisite Short Code:

n/a

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

GSM-R 4 Channel Repeater

Course Description

Covers principles of radio wave transmission and receiver systems, the fibre optic hub, optical master unit and repeater system used on Heathrow Loop.

Audience

This course is for maintenance staff working on GSM-R repeaters installed on the Heathrow Loop.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

10

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment: GSM-R 4 Channel Repeater

Competence Awarded:

Tel 20; Tel 20.08

Course Code:

Tel 20.08

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

GSM-R for UK Rail Engineers

Course Description

Provides understanding on the implications that changes made to Network Rail’'s infrastructure have on Network Rail'’s GSM-R network.

Audience

Personnel involved in technical design, commissioning and Technical Support activities on Network Rail’s infrastructure.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

12

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake PE duties for projects that involve GSM-R

Competence Awarded:

TEL PE 120

Course Code:

Tel GSM-R RE

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

GSM-R Network - Base Station, Subsystems - Tunnel Repeaters

Course Description

Provides the knowledge of GSM-R (tunnel) repeaters for them to be able to hold an informed discussion, on necessary actions, with NMC or other remote monitoring centre. It also enables them to fault, replace and set up a repeater without remote guidance.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms engineers & technicians with a sound knowledge of analogue radio principles and at least an appreciation of GSM-R who are likely to be involved in faults on the (tunnel) repeaters or who will be involved in commissioning testing and snagging.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment; GSM-R Network - Base Station Subsystems - Tunnel Repeaters.

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1020

Course Code:

GSM-R Rptr

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

GSM-R Principles & Air Interface

Course Description

Provides the knowledge of GSM-R principles and the GSM-R air interface for them to be able to hold an informed discussion, on necessary actions, with NMC or other remote monitoring centre. They shall also be able to collect data using the trio-rail equipment and use the ROG100 in engineer mode.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms engineers & technicians with a sound knowledge of analogue radio principles who are likely to be involved in faults on the "air side" of the system or who will be involved in commissioning testing and snagging.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

12

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of GSM-R equipment; GSM-R Network - Base Station Subsystems - Air Interface

Competence Awarded:

Tel 20; Tel 20.04

Course Code:

GSM-R P&AI

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

GSM/GSM-R Operational Lineside Telephones

Course Description

The course covers the maintenance and first line faulting activities required for level crossing GSM-R lineside phones. 
enabling engineers to:
• Identify typical installations and demarcation point between signalling and telecom disciplines
• Discuss the maintenance of current lineside telephones
• Describe the maintenance of level crossing telephones
• Define operational testing of lineside and level crossing telephones
• Explain first line faulting activities related to these assets.
 

Audience

Telecoms Technicians/Engineers and Signalling Technicians/Engineers who are required to Fault, Maintain and Renew GSM/GSM-R Operational Lineside Telephones

Duration:

1 Hour Day(s)

Class size:

9999

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems.GSM/GSM-R Operational Lineside Telephones

Competence Awarded:

Tel 04

Course Code:

Tel 04.10

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Virtual Classes

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Course Name

GSMR UPS Emerson

Course Description

Provides delegates with the knowledge required to be competent in the corrective and preventative maintenance of the Emerson UPS used in GSMR applications. By the end of the course the delegate will have knowledge and practice of; Health and Safety observations. Safe switching of the system. First level fault investigation. Care and maintenance recommendations.

Audience

Telecoms technicians and engineers who are required to care for and maintain the GSMR UPS system.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms power supplies, Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms power supplies.GSMR UPS Emerson

Competence Awarded:

Tel 03, Tel 03.08

Course Code:

GSMR UPS

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Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

HiPath

Course Description

This course is designed to allow suitably qualified service personnel to undertake the onsite maintenance of HiPath 4000 SPT Concentrator v3 Maintenance product. It is intended for service personnel who will be maintaining the HiPath 4000 SPT Concentrator v3 and the key objective is to become conversant with the topics that influence the successful implementation of a Voice Over IP solution.

Audience

Telecoms technicians/Engineers/Analysts with a sound knowledge of basic telecoms principles who need to have the knowledge and skills to fault, maintain and make installation changes.

Duration:

4.5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators.Hi-Path Concentrator - V3

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05, Tel 05.33

Course Code:

Tel 05.33

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Introduction and Principles - Understanding and fundamental knowledge of the FTS

Course Description

The FTS System Familiarisation Course is mainly for personnel who never worked with the FTS3020 system before. It covers a theoretical and practical overview of the components and the services used in a FTS3020 system. It gives the participants a very basic overview.

Audience

The FTS System Familiarisation Course is mainly for personnel who never worked with the FTS3020 system before.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Inductions and Principles - Understanding and fundamental knowledge of the Fixed Terminal System

Competence Awarded:

Tel 512

Course Code:

TEL 512

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Introduction to Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Course Description

Cisco Unified Communications (UC) is an IP-based communications system integrating voice, video, data, and mobility products and applications. It enables more effective, secure communications. It is being deployed across the telecoms network as part of the continual improvement of services. This course is designed to teach the skills required to install and configure the software and hardware elements of the system.

Audience

Route telecoms technicians and engineers or field services engineers who will be required to work on the CUCM systems and associated assets.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Installation, system configuration, maintenance and faulting of VoIP and associated equipment; Installation, system configuration, maintenance and faulting of VoIP and associated equipment.Installation, corrective and preventative maintenance and faulting; Installation, system configuration, maintenance and faulting of VoIP and associated equipment.System configuration of IP turrets; Installation, system configuration, maintenance and faulting of VoIP and associated equipment.System configuration of VoIP lineside telephones - SPT

Competence Awarded:

Tel 27; Tel 27.01; Tel 27.02; Tel 27.10

Course Code:

Tel 27.0

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Routers 1st line activity eg Cisco ME3400/2520 and ASR903

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 08.71

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

IP Hi-PATH

Course Description

This training course is designed to give staff the fundamental knowledge and skills training to undertake faulting and maintenance activity including minor works activity such as add, edit, and remove lines.

Audience

Telecoms technicians/Engineers/Analysts with a sound knowledge of basic telecoms principles who need to have the knowledge and skills to fault, maintain and make minor works changes on a concentrator.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators.Electronic PABX Based Concentrators - Hi-Path

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05.23

Course Code:

IPHIPATH

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Joint External Telecoms Cables Advanced

Course Description

This is a practical based course for those required to work on external trunk type telecommunications cables. There will be continual assessments, each delegate works individually with their own set of tools and materials.

Audience

For those who have basic jointing skills and are now required to work on external trunk type telecommunications cables. Attendees should have either already completed the Joint External Telecoms Cables Introduction event or have relevant telecoms cable jointing experience.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecoms cable systems; Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing Over 50pr

Competence Awarded:

Tel 02; Tel 02.04

Course Code:

JECA

Prerequisite Name:

Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing Up to and Including 50pr

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 02.03

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Joint External Telecoms Cables Introduction

Course Description

This is a practical based introductory course for those required to work on external trunk type telecommunications cables. There will be continual assessments, each delegate works individually with their own set of tools and materials.

Audience

Delegates who have little or no experience of working on external telecommunications cables.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecoms cable systems; Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing Up to and Including 50pr; Undertake Telecoms installation works on un-commissioned/isolated equipment; Copper Cables

Competence Awarded:

Tel 02; Tel 02.03; Tel 13; Tel 13.01

Course Code:

JECI

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Varies depending on competence.

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Juniper traffic management firewall maintenance

Course Description

This course gives an in depth introduction to first line maintenance of the Juniper SRX 1400 firewall. Content covered includes an overview of the Juniper SRX product suite, the principles of firewall operation and how the network is configured. The SRX will be broken down from a maintenance perspective, with routine tasks, preventative maintenance and unit replacement covered in detail. The delegate will apply the theoretical knowledge gained through a hands on practical lab, using the SRX as deployed for Network Rail. Engineers working on other Juniper SRX firewalls will find the generic content useful. Structured practical exercises give hands on experience of the SRX equipment and maintenance.

Audience

Telecoms technicians and engineers

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Juniper Firewall Maintenance

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08.76

Course Code:

Tel 08.76

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems - Routers 1st line activity e.g. Cisco ME3400/2520 and ASR903

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 08.71

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Kestrel Hawk Concentrator

Course Description

This training course is designed to provide installation and maintenance staff the knowledge to perform their duties on Kestrel Hawk concentrators.

Audience

Telecoms Technicians and Engineers, NMC Staff

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators; Processor Controlled Concentrators - Kestral Hawk Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems. KETS System

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05; Tel 05.13

Course Code:

TEL 05.13

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Keymile Ethernet (External)

Course Description

This course is for Telecoms technicians, Engineers, Installation & Commissioning Engineers, NMC Technicians and Analysts, it will cover Maintenance, installation, configuration, monitoring and analysis of the Keymile Ethernet system. The course is classroom based and contains practical elements. The competence awarded will depend upon the role of the delegate.

The course provides 2 competencies depending on the individuals requirements.

Tel 08.79, Telecoms Engineers, Technical Support, Installation & Commissioning Engineers
or
Tel 16.49, NMC Technicians and Analysts

Audience

Telecoms Engineers, Technical Support, Installation & Commissioning Engineers, NMC Technicians and Analysts, who are required to Maintain, Fault, Install and Remote Management and Analysis of the Keymile Ethernet.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake network management and fault analysis. Undertake network management and fault analysis.Monitoring and analysis of the Keymile Ethernet Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Digital Transmission System - Keymile Ethernet

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08, Tel 08.79, Tel 16, Tel 16.49

Course Code:

Tel 08.79

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Digital Transmission System - Keymile PDH/SDH Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Routers 1st line activity eg Cisco ME3400/2520 and ASR903

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 08.71, Tel 08.78

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Keymile XMC20 (internal course)

Course Description

This course is internally delivered by Network Rail Training. This course will provide knowledge of the Keymile XMC20 digital transmission system for first line and second line Telecoms technicians. It will cover corrective and preventative maintenance. The course is classroom based and contains practical elements.
 

Audience

For first and second line Telecoms technicians required to install and maintain the Keymile XMC20 digital transmission system. Please Note: Delegates should hold Tel 08.53 and Tel 08.54 or have equivalent experience.

Duration:

5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Digital Transmission System - Keymile PDH/SDH

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

Tel 08.78

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Metro Field Engineering

Course Description

This course is designed for those who have a need to know how to install, commission and fault find an Infinera Metro xWDM system (XTM platform). 
Hands on exercises are done using the Embedded Node Manager (ENM). Field engineers and Commissioning engineers a detailed understanding of the XTM product family. It covers installation and configuration from a network element perspective including amplifiers and ROADMs. The course consists of presentations and practical exercises.

Audience

The training covers the role requirements for Field Engineers / Route Technicians and Telecoms Engineering roles.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative Maintenance, Faulting, Testing, Configuration and Commissioning of the XTM (CWDM/DWDM)

Competence Awarded:

Tel 210

Course Code:

XTM FE

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Motorola MOTOTRBO CPS

Course Description

This course is designed to familiarise delegates with Motorola's Standalone MOTOTRBO Customer Programming Software (CPS). The course aims to provide delegates with the skills to configure a base station, change all the parameters, program radios, etc. and confidently make changes or amend settings within Motorola MOTOTRBO Digital Mobile Radio equipment using the Standalone MOTOTRBO CPS.

Audience

NRT Field Engineers/Radio Maintenance Engineers

Duration:

1.5 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Radio Systems.UHF Spot Scheme, Motorola MOTOTRBO CPS. Specialist Radio Maintenance Engineer

Competence Awarded:

Tel 07.27

Course Code:

Tel 07.27

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

MX-One Telephony Server

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the MX-One Telephony Server system physical make up and programming in order to undertake faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the (formerly Ericsson) telephony server system.

Audience

For those with experience of working on signal box concentrator systems and for Telecoms technicians involved in the faulting and maintenance of MX-One Telephony Server systems used for either railway operational or business purposes.

Duration:

4 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators; Electronic PABX Based Concentrators - MX-One Telephony Server; Undertake network management and fault analysis; Remote Management - MX-One Telephony Server; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and make minor changes on business switches; MX-One Telephony Server.

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05; Tel 05.25; Tel 16; Tel 16.01; Tel 19; Tel 19.02

Course Code:

MX TSer

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Varies depending on competence.

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

MX-One Telephony Server NMC

Course Description

MX-One is an IP telephony server for the Network Control Centre (NMC) This training is designed to provide information for both software and hardware differences between the MX-ONE versions for the NMC to carry out Monitoring and Analysis of the System. 
 

Audience

Telecoms NMC Analysis Staff, Technicians and Engineers

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake network management and fault analysis, Remote Management of the MX-One Telephony Server.

Competence Awarded:

Tel 704

Course Code:

Tel 704

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

MX-One Telephony System (Conversion)

Course Description

New version of the Mx-One is being introduced to the network and engineer teams need to be trained in their use and configuration of them in each circumstance  This training course is designed to give Telecoms Engineers the knowledge required when transitioning from Version 5 Mx-One to Version 7 Mx-One

Audience

This training course is intended for Telecoms Engineers, First & Second-line maintainers and NMC Analysts.

Duration:

1 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative Maintenance, Installation, system configuration and faulting of the MX-One Telephony System

Competence Awarded:

TEL 301

Course Code:

TEL 301

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Network Management Centre (NMC) Telecoms Principles

Course Description

Provide the NMC, Tier 1 and Tier 2 the fundamental and principle knowledge of the processes, relevant systems, alarm structures, triage processes, event management and basic diagnostics.

Audience

Duration:

3.5 hours Day(s)

Class size:

1

Competence Name Awarded:

Understanding and Introduction to the Principles of Network Management Centre and Operations Support Systems

Competence Awarded:

TEL 500

Course Code:

NMCTPR

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning

How to Book

Course Name

Network Management & Data Base for DIT & SCADA

Course Description

This training course is designed to give PCG-8 administrators a detailed understanding of the PCG-8 operating system and associated database. It covers configuration and manipulation of the database and other key alarm concentrator elements. For example, SP-85 operation.

Audience

Duration:

4 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Network Management Operator Monitoring and Fault Analysis - Remote Monitoring systems - DIT & SCADA

Competence Awarded:

TEL 708

Course Code:

NMDB-D&S

Prerequisite Name:

Remote Management Administrator DIT & SCADA

Prerequisite Short Code:

TEL 706

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

5

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

NICE Recording Systems

Course Description

Covers the NRX voice recorder system architecture and administrator functions.

Audience

The course is aimed those responsible for setting up and administrating the NRX voice recorder system.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

12

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Voice recorders. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Voice recorders.NRX

Competence Awarded:

Tel 17, Tel 17.09

Course Code:

NRX 6

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Nicevision Smart Video Recorder

Course Description

This aim of the course is to teach installation and configuration processes to installation and field engineers for the Nicevision smart video recorder systems

Audience

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of SISS. Smart Network Video Recorders

Competence Awarded:

Tel 18; Tel 18.10

Course Code:

NSVR

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Northgate Concentrator Touchscreen Signallers Interface

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the Northgate Concentrator Touchscreen Signallers Interface system physical make up and programming in order to undertake faulting, maintenance and basic installation work.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians who need the knowledge and skills to fault, maintain and make installation changes to the Northgate concentrator equipment.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Concentrators; Processor Controlled Concentrators - Northgate Front End (Signaller's Interface).

Competence Awarded:

Tel 05; Tel 05.14

Course Code:

NCTSI

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Operational and Lineside Telephones

Course Description

Introduce appropriate telecoms staff to information about current operational lineside telephones, as well as heritage and legacy operational communications equipment that can still be found on the Network Rail infrastructure.

Audience

Telecoms technician and engineers involved with the maintenance and faulting of operational and lineside telephones.

Duration:

1 hour Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative Maintenance, Faulting of Telephone systems. Operational and Lineside Telephones

Competence Awarded:

Tel 302

Course Code:

OTSS

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning

How to Book

Course Name

PAVA Fundamentals

Course Description

This course will outline the system components and basic operation of a PAVA system. It will also outline the preventative maintenance routines recommended by industry standards and how to manage typical faults on a PAVA system.<p> This course includes a pre-learning which is hosted on e-learning platform which must be completed prior to attending the classroom course.

Audience

Telecoms Engineers and Technicians who are required to undertake Corrective and Preventative Maintenance, Faulting and Rectification of PAVA Equipment.

Duration:

3.5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

PAVA Fundamentals

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1200

Course Code:

TEL 1200

Prerequisite Name:

PAVA Fundamentals eLearning

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

PETS

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the Whiteley Public Emergency Telephone System's operation, physical make-up and electrical connectivity and to enable the undertaking of faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the Whitely Public Emergency Telephone System.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians who need to have the knowledge and skills to fault, maintain and make installation changes to the Whiteley Public Emergency Telephone System.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems.PETS System; Test and Commission equipment; Test and Commission equipment.PETS.

Competence Awarded:

Tel 04; Tel 04.04; Tel 15; Tel 15.06

Course Code:

PETS

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Varies depending on competence.

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Power for Telecommunications

Course Description

Power for Telecommunications training is to give individuals who are required to carry out the maintenance and fault diagnoses and rectification to fix faults within NRT power supplies the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out the role. This course has a pre-learning module, which is an e-learning, where a delegate should be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic power principles by completing and passing a knowledge test with reference to notes. The main learning is classroom based with the following objectives: 
•List common faults found in inverters, Uninterruptable Power Supply(UPS), rectifiers and batteries from a group discussion 
•Explain the maintenance and fault fixing process with reference to notes
•Demonstrate core testing and fault-finding activities on selected equipment with reference to manuals, guides and notes.

Audience

Route Engineers / Technicians and Network Rail Telecomms (NRT) Maintenance Teams who are performing fault fixing tasks associated with Telecommunication Power Supplies.

Duration:

2.5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecoms power supplies.

Competence Awarded:

Tel 800

Course Code:

TEL 800

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Power for Telecommunications eLearning

Course Description

Power for Telecommunications eLearning training is to give individuals who are required to carry out the maintenance and fault diagnoses and rectification to fix faults within NRT power supplies the basic power principle knowledge  by completing and passing a knowledge test with reference to notes. 
 

Audience

Route Engineers / Technicians and Network Rail Telecomms (NRT) Maintenance Teams who are performing fault fixing tasks associated with Telecommunication Power Supplies.

Duration:

1 Hour Day(s)

Class size:

9999

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecoms power supplies.

Competence Awarded:

Tel 800

Course Code:

TEL 800

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

5

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning

How to Book

Course Name

Principles of Testing and Commissioning on Telecoms equipment

Course Description

This course gives an overall introduction to the principles and theory of Testing and Commissioning within the Network Rail environment. The course will focus on providing the necessary and common theory, principles and NR protocols that are required before trainees can move onto any other modules in this suite. Tel 600 is a pre-requisite for all modules considered in scope that follow (TEL 601–607).

 

Audience

Engineers that carry out Testing and Commissioning on Telecoms equipment. NRT and Routes (Telecom) Technical Engineering roles (occupational, maintenance) + approved NR contractors.

Duration:

0.5 Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Testing and Commissioning on Telecoms Equipment

Competence Awarded:

Tel 600

Course Code:

T&CF

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning

How to Book

Course Name

Public Address Voice Alarm(PAVA) iVENCS and iPAM

Course Description

This training and assessment solution, PAVA Route Specific, is designed to train delegates on the PAVA equipment which is specific to the route and location the delegate is employed in. There are five separate PAVA route specific modules. This document is for the 'iVENCS and iPAM ' module.
The purpose of the Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) training is to give individuals who are required to carry out PAVA preventative and corrective maintenance duties the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out their roles.

Audience

The target audience will be any existing and/or new PAVA equipment Technicians and Senior Technicians within Network Rail. The estimated demand is 56 delegates with a 10% contingency for new starters.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and testing of iVENCS and iPAM

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1203

Course Code:

TEL 1203

Prerequisite Name:

TCP/IP and Cisco Fundamentals (PAVA) Fundamentals

Prerequisite Short Code:

TCPIP 0871, Tel 1200

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Public Address Voice Alarm(PAVA) VAR Range

Course Description

This training and assessment solution, PAVA Route Specific, is designed to train delegates on the PAVA equipment which is specific to the route and location the delegate is employed in. There are five separate PAVA route specific modules. This document is for the 'VAR Range' module.
The purpose of the Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) training is to give individuals who are required to carry out PAVA preventative and corrective maintenance duties the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out their roles.

Audience

The target audience will be any existing and/or new PAVA equipment Technicians and Senior Technicians within Network Rail. The estimated demand is 56 delegates with a 10% contingency for new starters.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

PAVA Route Specific, Maintenance and Fault Reporting – VAR Range

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1202

Course Code:

TEL 1202

Prerequisite Name:

TCP/IP and Cisco Fundamentals PAVA Fundamentals

Prerequisite Short Code:

TCPIP 0871, Tel 1200

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Public Address Voice Alarm(PAVA) Vipedia 1.9

Course Description

This training and assessment solution, PAVA Route Specific, is designed to train delegates on the PAVA equipment which is specific to the route and location the delegate is employed in. There are five separate PAVA route specific modules. This document is for the 'Vipedia 1.9' module.
The purpose of the Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) training is to give individuals who are required to carry out PAVA preventative and corrective maintenance duties the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out their roles.

Audience

The target audience will be any existing and/or new PAVA equipment Technicians and Senior Technicians within Network Rail. The estimated demand is 56 delegates with a 10% contingency for new starters.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and testing of Vipedia 1.9

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1204

Course Code:

TEL 1204

Prerequisite Name:

TCP/IP and Cisco Fundamentals PAVA Fundamentals

Prerequisite Short Code:

TCPIP 0871, Tel 1200

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Public Address Voice Alarm(PAVA) Vipedia 3.3

Course Description

This training and assessment solution, PAVA Route Specific, is designed to train delegates on the PAVA equipment which is specific to the route and location the delegate is employed in. There are five separate PAVA route specific modules. This document is for the 'Vipedia 3.3' module.
The purpose of the Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) training is to give individuals who are required to carry out PAVA preventative and corrective maintenance duties the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out their roles.

Audience

The target audience will be any existing and/or new PAVA equipment Technicians and Senior Technicians within Network Rail. The estimated demand is 56 delegates with a 10% contingency for new starters.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and testing of Vipedia 3.3

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1205

Course Code:

TEL 1205

Prerequisite Name:

TCP/IP and Cisco Fundamentals PAVA Fundamentals

Prerequisite Short Code:

TCPIP 0871, Tel 1200

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

QATS Railway and Signalling Quality Analysis and Troubleshooting

Course Description

The QATS Railway and Signalling Quality Analysis and Troubleshooting training course will provide delegates with the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out quality analysis and troubleshooting activities related to ERTMS railway signalling systems.
The training course aims to equip participants with the ability to identify and diagnose faults, assess and analyse system performance, and implement corrective measures to ensure the safe and efficient operation of railway signalling systems.

Audience

Employees who analyse ERTMS Signalling and/or Telecoms Data.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Railway and Signalling Quality Analysis and Troubleshooting

Competence Awarded:

QATS

Course Code:

QATS

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Real Time Monitoring for CUCM

Course Description

To provide the understanding, knowledge and skills of the different aspects of the CUCM system and equipment. This is a hands on practical course in a classroom environment, where you will get the opportunity to practice in a safe lab style environment. Aims:
To provide the understanding, knowledge and skills of the different aspects of the CUCM system and equipment
Objectives
• Recognise different functions of the system detailed in each session
• Demonstrate ability to follow the hands-on system Training detailed in the
course

Audience

Only Network Management Centre, Analysts, Technicians and Engineers

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Network Management Real Time Monitoring and Fault Analysis of the CUCM

Competence Awarded:

TEL 709

Course Code:

RTMCUCM

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

5

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning

How to Book

Course Name

Red Box Maintenance

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required of the Red Box Recorder system; physical make-up and programming to undertake faulting, maintenance, installation and commissioning work. This course is designed for telecoms staff to perform general troubleshooting procedures and maintenance on the Red Box recorder system. The course provides knowledge of the Red Box system's operation, physical make-up, programming and electrical connectivity and to enable the undertaking of faulting, maintenance and installation work on the Red Box Recorder.

Audience

Telecom Engineers

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

10

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Voice recorders.Red Box 1st and 2nd Line Maintenance

Competence Awarded:

Tel 306

Course Code:

TEL REDB

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Red Box NMC

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required of the Red Box Recorder system’s operation; physical make-up and programming to undertake network management and fault analysis on the Red Box recorder. This course is designed for NMC telecoms staff to perform general troubleshooting procedures on the Red Box recorder system.

Audience

NMC Analysts and Engineers.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

10

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake network management and fault analysis.Monitoring and analysis of voice recorders - Red Box

Competence Awarded:

Tel 16.32

Course Code:

Tel 16.32

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake network management and fault analysis

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 16

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Remote Management Administrator DIT & SCADA

Course Description

This training course is designed to give: 
NMC Operators and Telecoms field engineers a detailed understanding of the PCG-8 product family. It covers operation of the management platform as well as installation and configuration of alarms across the PCG-8 range

Audience

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Network Management installation, Maintainence and programming of Remote Monitoring systems - DIT & SCADA

Competence Awarded:

TEL 706

Course Code:

RMA-D&S

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

5

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

RF Radiating Cable

Course Description

This course is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge to install test and maintain Leaking feeder cable to ensure that all persons working on site abide by a structured safe system of work, to prevent accidents occurring whilst carrying out these works.
 

Audience

Telecoms technicians required to install, test and maintain the Leaky feeder cable.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Radio Systems. Leaky Feeder Systems

Competence Awarded:

Tel 07.12

Course Code:

Tel 07.12

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

ROC Radio Systems (Motorola)

Course Description

This course is designed specifically for the maintenance organisation operating in LNE who will be responsible for first line maintenance and faulting on the radio systems at York ROC, Huddersfield, Sheffield and Kings Cross. Delegates from the LNE Maintenance function will attend this course to understand how to fault and fix the radio systems.

Audience

Telecoms Technicians

Duration:

1.5 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Radio Systems.UHF Spot Scheme, ROC Radio Systems (Motorola) - F&SLM

Competence Awarded:

Tel 07.26

Course Code:

Tel 07.26

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Rooftop Safety Awareness

Course Description

This course will provide delegates with the knowledge and practical experience to enable them to work on flat roofs in protected and unprotected areas and to work safely in a variety of exposed locations.

Audience

Persons who are required to work on flat roofs for construction.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Mast Inspection, Corrective and Preventative Maintenance and Faulting of Antenna Systems, Feeders and Associated Equipment Undertake safe work on flat roofs in protected and unprotected areas

Competence Awarded:

Tel 26; Tel 26.03

Course Code:

RTSA

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face This course requires Personal Protective Equipment

How to Book

Course Name

Safety Related Telecom Failures

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the Network Rail SINCS process, explain what constitutes an SRTF, illustrate the applicable Standard and give an overview of the underlying application. Providing the knowledge necessary to enable Safety Related Telecom Failures to be identified and correctly classified in MyIM.

Audience

System Analysts Team Leaders Incident Managers Shift Managers in Network Operations

Duration:

0.25 Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Manage the Process of Safety Related Reports for Telecoms Failures

Competence Awarded:

TEL 930

Course Code:

SRTF

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning

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Course Name

Solidus Maintenance

Course Description

Provides a comprehensive knowledge and practical experience on the maintenance and troubleshooting of Solidus eCare v8.0.

Audience

Aimed at those involved in technical support and analysis activities on the telecoms infrastructure.  Attendees should ideally have a working knowledge of MS Windows 2003 / 2008, MS Exchange Server and SQL Server.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake network management and fault analysis; Undertake network management and fault analysis.Solidus; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and make minor changes on business switches; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and make minor changes on business switches.Solidus

Competence Awarded:

Tel 16; Tel 16.14; Tel 19; Tel 19.05

Course Code:

Tel SM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Varies depending on competence

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Solidus Script Manager

Course Description

Solidus e-Care is a suite of server-based applications that enables consistent, efficient and unsurpassed customer interactive service, made up of eight core applications that facilitate improved personalised communication between the business and the customer. The Script Manager course provides the skills to configure call routing using scripts.

Audience

Anyone involved in technical support and maintenance activities on the NR telecoms infrastructure. Also suitable for Technical Support Engineers and contact centre staff who are responsible for configuring, managing and controlling the Solidus eCare system.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake network management and fault analysis; Undertake network management and fault analysis.Solidus Script Manager; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and make minor changes on business switches; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance and make minor changes on business switches.Solidus Script Manager.

Competence Awarded:

Tel 16; Tel 16.15; Tel 19; Tel 19.06

Course Code:

Tel SSM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Varies depending on competence.

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Synchronisation Management System

Course Description

Synchronisation Management System, TP2700 covers the maintenance, installation, faulting and analysis of the synchronisation management system, TP2700. It covers the TP2700 product and SyncE technology as well as installation, configuration, faulting and maintenance tasks using Command Line Interface (CLI) and the associated management system, Time Pictra. Upon completion of the course, competence will be awarded at Level 3 competent if 90% is achieved in the assessment or Level 2 with/without action learning if a pass mark of between 51-89% is attained.

Audience

Telecoms technicians

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Telecoms Digital Transmission Systems - Synchronisation Management System eg TP2700 Test and Commission equipment.Synchronisation Management System eg TP2700 Undertake network management and fault analysis.Monitoring & analysis - Synchronisation Management System eg TP2700

Competence Awarded:

Tel 8.75, Tel 15.12, Tel 16.42

Course Code:

Tel TP2700

Prerequisite Name:

n/a

Prerequisite Short Code:

n/a

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

TCP/IP Networking

Course Description

This course gives an in depth introduction to the theory and application of TCP and IP technologies used on Network Rail's telecommunications network covering the principles of the OSI 7 layer stack, general IP networking principles including encapsulation, decapsulation and relevant PDU's for each layer. Theory is then applied by building and testing a test network in the practical lab.

Audience

For Telecoms Technicians / Engineers required to Fault find and maintain Cisco switches and routers used on the network. It is also suitable for NMC Analyst's, Telecoms Technicians / Engineers line managers and Project Managers/Engineers who require this level of knowledge.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of transmission systems; Routers 1st line activity eg Cisco ME3400/2520 and ASR903;

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08; Tel 08.71

Course Code:

TCPIP

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Telecommunication Station Information Security Systems (SISS)

Course Description

The Tel SISS training, Split into two modules, is created to give individuals who are required to carry out the corrective and preventative maintenance duties for Station Information Security system equipment and assets, the knowledge and practical skills to safely carry out the role. The equipment included in the scope of this training are: 1. Closed-Circuit Television cameras (CCTV) 2. Public Address systems (PA) 3. Help Points 4. Customer/Passenger Information Screens (CIS) 5. Clocks.

Audience

Network Rail Telecommunications (NRT) and Routes (Telecom) Technical Engineering roles (occupational, maintenance) + approved Network Rail (NR) contractors Telecoms Technicians who are performing the tasks associated with the specific Tel SISS equipment. Training is required for approximately 60 employees across all Routes, who are therefore based in different geographical locations

Duration:

3 Hours Day(s)

Class size:

9999

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Station Information and Security System (SISS)

Competence Awarded:

TEL 1201

Course Code:

TEL 1201

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Virtual Classes

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Course Name

Telecommunications Testing and Commissioning for Cable Systems

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to give individuals carrying out the testing and commissioning of Cable Systems equipment the knowledge and practical skills required to safely carry out the role, which can be reliably tested and evidenced as necessary.

Audience

NRT and Routes (Telecoms) Technical Engineering roles (occupational, maintenance) Approved NR contractors.

Duration:

2 hours Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Testing & Commissioning on Telecommunication Equipment - Cable Systems

Competence Awarded:

TEL 603

Course Code:

T&CCS

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake Testing and Commissioning on Telecommunication Equipment

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 600

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning

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Course Name

Telecoms for Rail Engineering Fundamentals

Course Description

The overall objective of this telecom engineering fundamentals training is to provide an understanding of the telecom engineering fundamentals including relevant processes, standards, operational and maintenance practices to someone who intends to work in the telecoms discipline in the railway. This training will be recommended to be undertaken as soon as is feasibly possible once an individual starts a telecoms engineering role.  This training does not address any specific roles, operational tasks, or changes to operating models or systems. As part of a learning pathway, successful completion of this training will confirm that individuals have knowledge of telecoms engineering fundamentals and  can progress to more advanced and specialist training. 

Audience

The intended target audience for the engineering induction will be new employees who have the responsibility to perform an engineering, technical or maintenance role on operational telecom systems deployed in the railway. The targeted community for this learning is new starters within Network Rail Telecoms Engineering, and Telecoms Engineering apprentices.

Duration:

4 Days Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

TEL510

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face This course requires Virtual Classes

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Course Name

Telecoms Maintenance Testing & Fault Investigation Process

Course Description

The course provides the delegates with the necessary knowledge to be competent in the use of the TMT&FIP Handbook and a comprehensive overview comprising of theoretical sessions, practical exercises, syndicate work and assessments.

Audience

For technician, engineers and managers who need to be competent in the use of TMT&FIP. It is a requirement to have attended this course before an individual can hold the TMT&FIP competency.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

12

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake initial diagnosis of Telecoms failures to determine the necessary course of action; Manage the Progression of Work and Resources During Telecomms Testing, Maintenance or Installation

Competence Awarded:

Tel 10; Tel 09

Course Code:

TMT-FIP

Prerequisite Name:

Any TEL competence

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Telecoms Optical Fibre Cables - Fault Location & Routine Maintenance Testing

Course Description

By the end of this course the candidate will be able to understand the features of the different OTDR's and their operation, be able to analyse the Refractive Index values, Fibre events Trace representation and the associated OTDR measurements.

Audience

Telecoms Engineers and Technicians who carry out Faulting and Maintenance of Telecoms Optical Fibre Cables

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems. Telecomms Optical Fibre Cables - Fault Location & Routine Maintenance Testing

Competence Awarded:

Tel 02, Tel 02.08

Course Code:

OTDR

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems.Telecomms Optical Fibre Cables - Jointing

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 02.07

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Telecoms Optical Fibre Jointing

Course Description

The course provides knowledge in the jointing of Telecoms Optical Fibre Cables FTN 24 and 48 Fibre and DISAC.

Audience

For Telecoms Technicians/Engineers who need to be competent in Telecoms optical fibre jointing.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems.Telecomms Optical Fibre Cables - Jointing

Competence Awarded:

Tel 02; Tel 02.07

Course Code:

TOFJ

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Telecoms Radio Structure Maintenance

Course Description

Training consists of 4 mandatory units:
Unit 1 - Fundamentals of a Radio Structure
Unit 2 – Conduct a Radio Structure Inspection
Unit 3 – Conduct a Radio Structure Installation
Unit 4 - Carry Out Testing, Fault Finding and Fixing

Audience

Duration:

5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

3-6

Competence Name Awarded:

Telecoms Radio Structure Maintenance

Competence Awarded:

Telecoms Radio Structure Maintenance

Course Code:

TEL 1000

Prerequisite Name:

Working at Height - Advanced Climber, Tower Rescue, Undertake Mast Inspection, Corrective and Preventative Maintenance of Antenna Systems, Feeders and Associated Equipment.

Prerequisite Short Code:

HSE T42, HSE T18, TEL 26.02

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face This course requires Personal Protective Equipment

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Course Name

Termination of External Comms Cables

Course Description

A practical course dealing with the terminating of copper cables onto various termination types involving continual assessment.

Audience

For Telecoms Technicians/Engineers who are required to terminate cables on a variety of termination points. Attendees should have either completed the Joint External Telecoms Cables Advanced (JECA) event or Joint External Telecoms Cables Introduction (JECI) and have extensive relevant experience of jointing cables.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems.Cable Distribution Frames/Location Cases

Competence Awarded:

Tel 02; Tel 02.01

Course Code:

TECC

Prerequisite Name:

Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing over 50pr; Telecoms Copper Cables - Jointing up to and including 50pr

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 02.04; Tel 02.03

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Test and Commission of DWDM

Course Description

This course is designed to show the delegates how to commission a DTN or DTN-X node so that it can then be accessed remotely for further configuration by the Network Operation Center.

Audience

Field Engineers who install and commission network elements.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Test and Commission equipment.DWDM

Competence Awarded:

Tel 15.13

Course Code:

Tel 15.13

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Test and Commissioning of Radio Systems

Course Description

This is an e-learning for Telecommunication Testing and Commissioning of Radio Systems to give individuals carrying out the testing and commissioning of Radio System equipment a standardized, consistent and measurable method of training in the knowledge and practical skills required to safely carry out the role, which can be reliably tested and evidenced as necessary.

Objectives:
Explain the activities for Telecommunications Testing and Commissioning of Radio Systems.

Audience

Network Rail Telecommunications Technical Engineering/Technician roles required to undertake Test and Commissioning activities of Radio Systems

Duration:

0.25 Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Testing & Commissioning on Telecommunication Equipment - Radio Systems

Competence Awarded:

Tel 602

Course Code:

T&CR

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning

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Course Name

Test and Commissioning of Services

Course Description

This is an e-learning for Telecommunication Testing and Commissioning of Services to give individuals carrying out the testing and commissioning of service equipment a standardized, consistent and measurable method of training in the knowledge and practical skills required to safely carry out the role, which can be reliably tested and evidenced as necessary.

Objectives:
Explain the activities for Telecommunications Testing and Commissioning of Services.

Audience

Network Rail Telecommunications Technical Engineering/Technician roles required to undertake Test and Commissioning activities of Services

Duration:

0.25 Day(s)

Class size:

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Testing & Commissioning on Telecommunication Equipment for Services

Competence Awarded:

Tel 606

Course Code:

T&CS

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Elearning

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Course Name

Ultra-Density Fibre Cable Jointing and Testing

Course Description

    All Telecoms technicians/Engineers who need to be competent in Ultra-Density Fibre Cable Jointing and Testing.

Audience

This course aims to teach individuals how to strip and terminate 432 fibre cables into a fist joint, splice less joint and sheath gaps.

Duration:

3 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems. Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems.Ultra-Density Fibre Cable Jointing and Testing

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

Tel 02.11

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telecomms cable systems.Telecomms Optical Fibre Cables - Jointing

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

VLVT - Voltage Longitudinal Voltage Transverse Immunisation Testing

Course Description

This course is to provide training to make sure Immunisation testing is undertaken competently on Telecom’s cable systems. The training is aimed at first time and refresher training for Telecoms Engineers  Not route specific
 

Audience

The training is aimed at Telecoms Technicians / Engineers, Initial and refresher training.

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Immunisation testing on Telecoms testing systems

Competence Awarded:

TEL 100

Course Code:

VLVT

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Voice Recorder - Nice - Nicecall Focus III

Course Description

Provides knowledge of the Nicecall Focus III voice recorder system's operation, physical make-up, programming and electrical connectivity and to enable the undertaking of faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the Nicecall Focus III.

Audience

For experienced Telecoms technicians who need to have the knowledge and skills to maintain the Nicecall Focus III voice recorder. Attendees should be familiar with the telecoms equipment to which the recorder will be connected, e.g. concentrator or radio system.

Duration:

4 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Voice recorders; Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Voice recorders.Nice Call Focus 3

Competence Awarded:

Tel 17; Tel 17.03

Course Code:

VR - N-NFIII

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

VoIP lineside telephone maintenance

Course Description

Provide knowledge of the VoIP lineside telephone system, including the physical make-up to enable the undertaking of faulting, maintenance and basic installation work on the system. If delegates holds parent competency then award level 3. If parent competency is not held then award level 2 under 6 months mentorship.

Audience

Telecoms / S&T technicians involved in the faulting & maintenance of VoIP Lineside Telephones used for railway operational purposes. Pre-requisites: Delegates shall have a knowledge of railway Telecoms / S&T principles.

Duration:

1 Day Day(s)

Class size:

12

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Telephone systems.VoIP lineside telephones and tail cables

Competence Awarded:

Tel 04, Tel 04.07

Course Code:

VoIP LTM

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

4

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Westermo IP introductory course

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide a thorough grounding in the basic principles of industrial networking. Understanding the concepts of networks and the standard terminology is key to being able to make good business decisions on the best hardware to choose for your applications.

Audience

Telecoms engineers who will be required to work with Westermo products installed on the infrastructure.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Competence Awarded:

Course Code:

WIP

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

XMC20 Packet Applications

Course Description

The course aims to introduce the delegates to the range of ethernet XMC20 cards, go through their features and functions, then teach the delegates how to configure these cards for ethernet services as used by NRT This is a 5 day face to face training with practical exercises throughout and a knowledge assessment to finish

Audience

Telecom technicians, Telecom engineers, Commissioning Engineers and NMC Operators / Analysts required to work on the XMC20 Packet Applications.

Duration:

5 Days Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Digital Transmission System - XMC20 Packet Application Undertake network management and fault analysis. Undertake network management and fault analysis.Remote Management of Digital Transmission System - XMC20 Packet Applications

Competence Awarded:

TEL 08, TEL 08.80, Tel 16, Tel 16.47

Course Code:

XMC20PA

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Digital Transmission System - Keymile PDH/SDH Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of transmission systems; Routers 1st line activity eg Cisco ME3400/2520 and ASR903

Prerequisite Short Code:

Tel 08.78, Tel 08.71

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

XMP-1 Transmission Equipment

Course Description

To provide delegates with a knowledge of XMP-1 (Bosch) transmission equipment operation, physical make-up and electrical connectivity and to enable them to undertake faulting, maintenance and installation work on the XMP-1 system

Audience

Technicians / technical support / TEC Engineers who will be undertaking first / second line maintenance and faulting activities on the XMP-1 transmission equipment Pre-requisites: A good knowledge of telecomms transmission principles

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

9

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems, Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Transmission systems.Telecomms Digital Transmission Systems - Bosch XMP-1

Competence Awarded:

Tel 08, Tel 08.56

Course Code:

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

XTM for Layer 2 Services with DNA-M

Course Description

This course provides an overview and practice in configuring the layer 2 features of EMXP products including: Overview of Ethernet protocol from MEF perspective, Overview of L2 products and features, Practice creating L2 services according to MEF network model, Practice with configuration of traffic policing and shaping, Practice configuring L2 resiliency features: LAG and ERPS, Practice using Ethernet OAM for monitoring the L2 network, and Practice setting up Management VLANs for inband management channels. Additionally, the training will include MPLS-TP overview and configuration on XTM using DNA-M. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
• Understand Layer 2 Basics
• Know more about the Infinera Metro Layer 2 XTM-Platform product portfolio
• Have a good understanding of building, installing and commissioning the EMXP
family of Traffic Units.
• Do Layer 2 Ethernet and MPLS-TP Service Provisioning from the DNA-M.
 

Audience

The training covers the role requirements for the Network Management Centre

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Tier 2 Network Management Monitoring, Fault Analysis and Remote Management of the XTM Network for Layer 2 Services with DNA-M

Competence Awarded:

TEL 741

Course Code:

XTM NMCL2

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake Network Management Monitoring, Fault Analysis and Remote Management of the XTM Network using DNA-M

Prerequisite Short Code:

TEL 740

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

XTM NOC ENGINEERING DNA-M

Course Description

Participants learn how to do various configurations, provisioning, operation and maintenance tasks using DNA-M and ENM. Two days are devoted to fault finding practice. The course consists of presentations and practical exercises. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
• Find their way around DNA-M
• L1 Service creation
• Use the DNA-M optical control plane feature
• Have a good understanding of the basic information sources in the DNA-M
• Know how to do basic fault-finding using DNA-M/ENM information sources.

Audience

The training covers the role requirements for the Network Management Center.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Network Management Monitoring, Fault Analysis and Remote Management of the XTM Network using DNA-M

Competence Awarded:

TEL 740

Course Code:

XTM NMC

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

6

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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