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BICSI Installer 2, Copper® (INSTC®) Certification

BICSI

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Copper installers are skilled at working with structured cabling systems (SCS) and network components. Copper installers perform duties in compliance with industry best practices, BICSI methodologies, standards, and codes.

Cost

Exam Application Fee: $335 - BICSI Member $400 - Nonmember *Includes first exam attempt through Pearson Vue. Exam Retest Fee: $135 - BICSI Member $200 - Nonmember Virtual Walk-in Exam Fee: $185- Installer 2, Copper Walk-in Exam *Includes scheduling of a hands-on exam with a BICSI Training Delivery Specialist and shipment of a hands-on exam materials kitShow moreShow less

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Copper installers are skilled at working with structured cabling systems (SCS) and network components. Copper installers perform duties in compliance with industry best practices, BICSI methodologies, standards, and codes. ELIGIBILITY Option 1: Six months of verifiable full-time equivalent structured cabling systems (SCS) field experience that may be obtained on the job, in a trade school, or in an apprenticeship program and successful completion of the BICSI instructor-led hands-on training Installer 1© certificate program. Option 2: One year of verifiable full-time equivalent copper SCS field experience that may be obtained on the job, in a trade school, or in an apprenticeship program and attendance and successful completion of BICSI’s instructor-led hands-on training in copper SCS training.* Option 3: Two years of verifiable full-time equivalent SCS field experience that may be obtained on the job, in a trade school, or in an apprenticeship program and completion of minimum 35 hours of documented continuing education in copper SCS which may include training provided by BICSI, manufacturer training, college courses, industry training, and/or vendor training. *Exam approval is contingent upon successful completion of the training course. Installer 2, Copper experience in installation is defined as: hands-on experience with code compliant copper systems installation, which includes preparation of pathways and spaces, integration, cable installation, termination and testing of copper, and field documentation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Participants must be able to distinguish between different colors, possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks, stand for extended periods of time, climb ladders, and lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Conduct field planning and implementation activities including identifying copper cable properties, interpreting blueprints, inventorying materials, verifying safety plans, and applying labeling schemes
  • Build and prepare telecommunication spaces including telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, entrance facilities, and terminal equipment locations
  • Install bonding and grounding infrastructure in compliance with applicable codes and standards for copper cabling installations
  • Install cable support systems including cable trays, ladder racks, raceways, continuous and non-continuous cable supports, and under-floor support systems
  • Prepare telecommunication outlets at walls, floors, utility columns, modular furniture, ceilings, exterior, and other locations including hazardous environments
  • Install sleeves, cores, slots, poke throughs, and firestop and smoke barrier systems to support pathway infrastructure within commercial building structures
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers49-9052.00
  • Construction Laborers47-2061.00
  • Construction and Related Workers, All Other47-4099.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Residential cable and telecommunications lines — string between structures and pull to specified tension with minimal oversight on standard installations.
  • Signal-strength readings at utility poles — measure using electronic test equipment and document results accurately in a field log.
  • Customer service appointments — manage arrival, conduct equipment installation, and confirm service activation with routine supervision.
  • Coaxial and fiber-optic cables — splice using hand tools and mechanical equipment following standard operating procedures on familiar line types.
  • Terminal boxes and auxiliary equipment — mount and connect in attics, crawl spaces, or trenches using appropriate climbing or access tools.
  • Transmission-fault data — record, compare against acceptable thresholds, and escalate abnormal results to a senior technician when needed.
  • Audio and visual reception equipment — inspect, adjust, and test at customer premises to confirm proper signal quality after installation.
  • CRM and work-order software — enter job completion details, parts used, and customer notes accurately at the close of each service call.
  • Ladder and bucket-truck operations — conduct pre-use inspections and operate safely during pole-top and aerial line work.
  • Common line malfunctions — apply learned troubleshooting steps to diagnose and resolve routine faults within a defined service territory.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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