Basic Signalling Cable Jointing & Testing (JS1)

Duration: 4 Days

Division: Telecommunications

Course code: JS1

Venues: Clapham or Derby

Who Should Attend

Delegates who wish to develop skills in terminating, jointing and testing of signalling cable types, B2, C2, jelly filled and power cable. Delegates should be familiar with the use of a fluke and megger.

Objectives

On successful completion of the course the delegate will be able to:

Explain the basic construction of cables used on the course and state their main use
Select the correct cable, given the cable identification
State method of jointing each of the cables listed
Select the correct crimping tool for each type of crimp
Prepare the cable prior to jointing to an acceptable standard ensuring that faults are not introduced
Apply heat shrink and scotch cast closures to complete joints using the manufacturers instructions
Carry out a continuity test on a cable to detect open circuit or high resistance faults
Carry out insulation resistance tests and make records
Carry out a bell test to identify any crossed cable cores
Ensure that procedures are carried out safely in accordance with rules and safety instructions

Content

Selection of cable
Basic cable construction and use
Jointing methods
Selection of crimping tools
Cable preparation prior to jointing
Cable jointing practical work
Safety considerations
Continuity tests
Insulation resistance tests
Determination of crossed cores
Application of closures heat shrink and scotch cast

Learning Approach

Theory together with practical work which constitutes approximately 80% of the course and includes:

Joint and terminate using crimps, a 7 core tail cable using heat shrink closures
Joint and terminate a 19 core 0.75mm2 cable using both heat shrink and scotch cast closures
Joint a 20 pair telecoms cable
Joint a 95mm aluminium power cable
Carry out loop resistance testing and insulation testing both core to core and core to earth
Practical assessments are included

Features

Hands on experience of joint and testing the different cable types. A simulated environment with the ability to have faults applied such that any errors made do not compromise safety of traffic. One to one training as required using a variety of training delivery methods.

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