Standalone 5G mobile systems offer much more than high speed access to the Internet. 5G private networks offer businesses a wide range of facilities to improve productivity especially when combined with automation of business activities.

One example of the possible applications of a private mobile network is the operation of marine ports.  Ports depends on several interdependent functions which must operate seamlessly to allow the transportation of containers between ships and trucks or trains, and the loading and unloading of those containers. Tracking and recording of container movements is important to avoid misdirection and to comply with border controls. Since those containers may hold valuable cargo, the physical security of the port and the security of communications are also of paramount importance.

The Port of Tyne in the UK is implementing a 5G private network to streamline its operations. Its private mobile network will facilitate the operation of security cameras with automatic vehicle number recognition, and automated container inspection and identification.

In the future the network will also allow autonomous navigation of vehicles to transport cargo, remote crane operations, and control of a fleet of inspection drones.

The port of Barcelona in Spain is also investing in a 5G standalone private network. The 5G mobile service’s low latency will allow the remote control of cranes with the required precision necessary for the loading of containers on ships.

5G has been designed to cope with massive machine to machine communications (mMTC). Therefore, a 5G network has the necessary capacity for the connection of many sensors and devices, facilitating the real-time location of ships, merchandise, and other assets.

You can learn more about 5G services and operation by studying PTT online courses such as Introduction to mobile systems, 4G and 5G radio access networks, and Advanced mobile systems.
Or, for a complete picture, why not take advantage of our special offer to celebrate PTT’s 30 years of learning provision and study all of the PTT courses covering mobile communications.

Download a guide to the knowledge objectives of the Network Engineer standard with details of supporting PTT courses

From the smallest office through to major infrastructure projects, most businesses require reliable digital networks. With these networks being so prevalent, it is imperative that organisations have access to qualified, skilled network engineers, either as part of their own staff or as external consultants.

The Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship standard is a comprehensive programme that gives the next generation of communications professionals the skills and knowledge they need to be able to design, build and maintain high-speed, modern digital networks.

PTT online courses cover many aspects of network engineering and can fulfil up to 80% of the knowledge objectives for the Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship standard. When used as part of a blended learning approach, with the work-based tasks and mentoring afforded by an apprenticeship, network engineers will be confident they have all the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in their future careers.

A guide to the knowledge objectives and PTT courses covering the Level 4 Network engineer standard can be downloaded here.

If you are a business looking to grow your network engineering team or a training provider looking to deliver apprenticeships to this standard, please contact us.

Download a guide to the knowledge objectives of the Network Technician option with details of supporting PTT courses

Download a guide to the knowledge objectives of the Digital Communications Technician option with details of supporting PTT courses

The realm of information communications technology is vast, from small home connections through to massive multi-national telecommunications networks. Given the wide diversity of communications networks, the technicians that build and maintain these networks require a large breadth of knowledge and a significant number of skills.

The Information Communications Technician (ICT) apprenticeship standard is being widely followed in the United Kingdom. This apprenticeship is ideal for both large and small organisations that require skilled engineers to help then build, upgrade and maintain the next generation of communications networks.

PTT has helped to train hundreds of apprentices following the Information Communications Technician standard over the past few years. Working with our apprenticeship provider partners, learners have studied a range PTT courses to fulfil the necessary knowledge objectives. Using a blended learning approach, PTT courses provide an engaging way for apprentices to obtain the necessary technical knowledge while building their skills through their job roles.

PTT courses are particularly suited to apprentices following the Network Technician and Digital Communications Technician options of the Information Communications Technician standard.

A guide to the knowledge objectives and PTT courses covering the Network Technician option of the Information Communications Technician standard can be downloaded here.

A guide to the knowledge objectives and PTT courses covering the Digital Communications Technician option of the Information Communications Technician standard can be downloaded here. 

To learn more about how PTT courses can support technical apprenticeships, please get in contact.