Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 20 | Page 66

INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Cabling CNet Training launches first government funded apprenticeship for network cable installation ///////////////////////////// learner is fully competent and ready to work independently within the industry. With a team of professionally trained and CNCI-certified individuals, the risks to businesses are significantly reduced and organisations can feel confident that their staff are competent to meet today’s industry demands. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, learners will be able to confidently install, test and certify copper and fibre optic cable installation across a variety of environments, working to the correct standards and best practices. Learners will also be taught how to install with confidence and competency Smart Building technology including wireless access devices, CCTV cameras, door access controls and biometric security systems. T he Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI) level 3 apprenticeship is designed for those wishing to demonstrate the highest levels of knowledge, skills and expertise in network cabling infrastructures. CNet is the first company to launch an apprenticeship within the network cable infrastructure sector across England and Wales. The company has fully planned and prepared the content of the CNCI Apprenticeship that provides the apprentice and employer with a full itinerary of activities to follow and implement. It introduces the concept of an ‘Apprenticeship in a Box’, designed to take care of the time-consuming planning often associated with apprenticeships and ongoing professional development. The CNCI Apprenticeship has been put together as the result of a close collaboration 66 INTELLIGENTCIO between major companies from the network cabling sector. It recognises network cable installation as a role and provides industry approved certification which standardises technical education for network cable installers. CNet is committed to the network cable installation sector and is looking to encourage more people to join the sector and inspire future career goals. The apprenticeship is available across England and Wales and the apprentice will benefit from on and off-the-job training and activities such as mentoring, shadowing, internal training and specialist external education programmes. The apprenticeship will take between 12–15 months to complete. Apprentices must pass a practical assessment and professional discussion to successfully complete the CNCI Apprenticeship, which ensures that the Andrew Stevens, CNet Training’s CEO, said: “The network cable infrastructure sector is beset with significant skills shortages. The Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI) Apprenticeship has been long awaited and is a significant event within the sector. The CNet team has worked incredibly hard to get this off the ground and approved. It’s a massive step forward in the sector and I hope by offering this ‘Apprenticeship in a Box’ concept it will motivate companies looking for new junior recruits to train as everything is ready for the learners to just get going and start learning straight away. The apprenticeship will inspire a generation and encourage them into the sector by offering a career opportunity following school education. A benefit of the apprenticeship is that it will ensure all learners are trained, educated and certified properly from day one and therefore gives them a great starting point to a great career in the sector.” n www.intelligentcio.com