This course describes the components and operation of the copper and fibre based access networks that provide high speed broadband connections to online services and describes how those networks have evolved, and will continue to evolve, to meet the ever-increasing demand for higher speeds.
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Target audience:
This course is designed for those involved in the design, commissioning, and maintenance of copper and optical fibre access networks.
Course prerequisites:
An appreciation of the basic principles of transmitting signals over copper wires and optical fibre. And an appreciation of the protocols that govern data communications. It is recommended that the following PTT courses are studied before attempting this course:
“Signal impairments”, “Transmission fundamentals”, “Modulation and multiplexing” and “Data communications principles”.
Course objectives:
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Number of modules: 5
Approximate study time: 6 hours
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Delivery platform requirements:
To access the course, a computer running a browser such as Google Chrome, Safari etc is required. The computer should have Internet access. A screen resolution of at least 1024x768 is necessary.
Course access requirements
This course is designed to run on a desktop computer or laptop with Internet access. Please refer to the "Delivery platform requirements" section on this page for further information.
Course access requirements
This course is designed to run on on a tablet through the learntelecoms App which is available for Apple® iPad® and for Android™. Please refer to the "Delivery platform requirements" section on this page for further information.