Our curriculum

36 sessions. 12 weeks.
Real-world skills.

Training days: three days per week, 9 AM–12 PM. Independent practice usually follows until around 2 PM. Field activities are arranged when projects are available.

Weeks 1–7 introduce the practical essentials. Weeks 8–12 focus on repeated installations, troubleshooting and assessments. Customer handling and advertising are integrated throughout.
W01
Week 1

Orientation & Networking Fundamentals

DAY 10 videos

Orientation, tools, safety and essential electrical knowledge

Outcome: Recognise hand tools, DC supply ratings, polarity, safe isolation, test equipment; know when qualified personnel are required
Trainer: Tool demonstration, low-voltage multimeter readings, PPE and workplace safety drill

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Identify tools and measure labelled low-voltage supplies; complete a hazard checklist
Evidence: Uses a multimeter safely and explains limits of trainee work

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DAY 20 videos

Introduction to networks and components

Outcome: Understand network purpose, modem/ONT, router, switch, access point and end devices
Trainer: Build and label a sample LAN topology with real equipment

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Draw, label and reconnect the demonstrated topology
Evidence: Correctly identifies devices and connections

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DAY 30 videos

Cables, LAN, routers and switches

Outcome: Identify UTP cable types, RJ45, ports, PoE concepts and physical LAN layout
Trainer: Trace physical connections among router, switch and clients

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Trace and label a rack/desk network; check link lights
Evidence: Correct cable/port selection and coherent connection map

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W02
Week 2

Cables & Router Configuration

DAY 10 videos

Cable termination and router introduction

Outcome: Prepare, terminate and test Ethernet cable; access router interface
Trainer: Terminate cable, demonstrate tester and initial login

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Make two cables and test each; record any faults
Evidence: Tested terminations and safe router access

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DAY 20 videos

Router configuration I

Outcome: Configure WAN and LAN, IP addressing, DHCP and basic connectivity
Trainer: Configure a lab router from a clean preset

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Repeat setup and capture addressing and test results
Evidence: Clients obtain correct address and reach gateway

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DAY 30 videos

Router configuration II

Outcome: Secure Wi-Fi, check DNS/Internet, diagnose common misconfiguration
Trainer: Trainer introduces wrong passwords, disabled DHCP and wrong WAN settings

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Restore an intentionally misconfigured lab network
Evidence: Explains problem and demonstrates working connection

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W03
Week 3

CCTV Installations

DAY 10 videos

CCTV fundamentals and basic connections

Outcome: Distinguish analog/IP cameras, DVR/NVR, PoE, storage and power needs
Trainer: Connect a camera to recorder/display on bench

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Assemble and label a basic CCTV setup
Evidence: Live camera picture and correct connections

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DAY 20 videos

CCTV installation

Outcome: Select coverage locations and route/terminate safe low-voltage cables
Trainer: Practice camera mounting on training panel and recorder settings

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Install training camera and adjust viewing area
Evidence: Safe mounting, image quality and recording demonstrated

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DAY 30 videos

CCTV remote visibility

Outcome: Configure remote mobile viewing, playback, users and privacy
Trainer: Configure vendor-supported remote access in sandbox

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Add a viewing account and test playback; practise handover
Evidence: Viewing works with controlled access and privacy respected

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W04
Week 4

Wi-Fi & Connected Devices

DAY 10 videos

Wi-Fi installation

Outcome: Place access points; configure SSID, security and channels
Trainer: Survey room and configure access point

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Test coverage at marked locations
Evidence: Acceptable connectivity and secure settings

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DAY 20 videos

Wi-Fi extension

Outcome: Compare wired access points, mesh and repeaters
Trainer: Extend existing test Wi-Fi using available equipment

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Document before/after signal and connectivity
Evidence: Correct extension setup and evidence of improvement

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DAY 30 videos

Router, NVR and IP camera faults

Outcome: Troubleshoot addressing, cables, power and device reachability
Trainer: Diagnose deliberately disconnected/misconfigured CCTV network

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Restore NVR-camera-router communication
Evidence: Fault isolated, fix verified and recorded

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W05
Week 5

Fibre Optic Installation

DAY 10 videos

Fibre introduction and components

Outcome: Identify fibre types, connectors, splitters, closures, ONU/OLT and laser hazards
Trainer: Handle sample cable, components and fibre path model

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Assemble passive component layout; label links
Evidence: Correct component identification and safe handling

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DAY 20 videos

Fibre cabling and splicing

Outcome: Prepare drop cable and work with fibre-cleaving/splicing equipment safely
Trainer: Trainer demonstrates cable prep and fusion splice

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Repeat on scrap fibre with approved supervision
Evidence: Clean preparation and satisfactory splice

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DAY 30 videos

Testing, splicing and ONU basics

Outcome: Test optical signal safely, inspect results and understand ONU provisioning
Trainer: Demonstrate optical power measurements and lab ONU activation

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Test link, record optical result and connectivity
Evidence: Records credible measurements and working lab link

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W06
Week 6

Solar Systems

DAY 10 videos

Solar systems introduction

Outcome: Recognise panels, controllers, batteries, inverter, DC/AC protection and safety
Trainer: Inspect de-energised components and safe training rig

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Draw system block diagram and identify nameplate details
Evidence: Correct component functions and hazards

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DAY 20 videos

Load and solar sizing

Outcome: Calculate common loads, energy demand, battery and array estimates
Trainer: Size a sample home backup with trainer guidance

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Produce load schedule and basic equipment proposal
Evidence: Sizing assumptions stated and calculations coherent

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DAY 30 videos

Common market systems

Outcome: Compare basic off-grid configurations and recognise common settings/faults
Trainer: Demonstrate low-voltage approved solar trainer; review product labels

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Identify misconfiguration on simulated system
Evidence: Explains selection and diagnoses a simulated fault

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W07
Week 7

Air-conditioning Systems

DAY 10 videos

AC systems introduction

Outcome: Identify indoor/outdoor units, filters, drain, controls and basic cycle
Trainer: Component walkaround by qualified AC trainer

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Label equipment and perform hazard identification
Evidence: Identifies parts and hazardous operations

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DAY 20 videos

AC workflow and maintenance

Outcome: Understand site checks, mounting considerations, filters and drainage
Trainer: Demonstrate isolation and cleaning on safe trainer

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Clean accessible removable filters on de-energised training unit
Evidence: Performs permitted maintenance and logs observations

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DAY 30 videos

AC practical demonstration

Outcome: Recognise common symptoms and appropriate referral boundaries
Trainer: Qualified technician demonstrates checks; students complete non-invasive inspections

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Complete checklist for poor cooling/drain problems
Evidence: Documents symptoms and knows when to refer

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W08
Week 8

Practical Foundations

DAY 10 videos

Network / AC rotation

Outcome: Reconnect a simple LAN; complete safe AC component/maintenance station
Trainer: Trainer assigns separate stations and reviews safety

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Rebuild network and complete AC checklist
Evidence: Correct LAN connectivity and AC safe-work checklist

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DAY 20 videos

CCTV practice

Outcome: Reassemble a two-camera bench system and recorder
Trainer: Trainer sets acceptance criteria

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Complete recording and playback proof
Evidence: Recording and playback verified

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DAY 30 videos

Fibre practice

Outcome: Repeat cable prep, splice and basic optical tests
Trainer: Trainer oversees fibre equipment

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Document splice and measured link reading
Evidence: Acceptable fibre workmanship and test record

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W09
Week 9

Complete Installation Practice

DAY 10 videos

Network / solar rotation

Outcome: Build Wi-Fi LAN; size and wire only low-voltage approved solar demo
Trainer: Trainer demonstrates integrated but segregated stations

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Configure AP and record solar trainer results
Evidence: Wireless link and safe solar exercise completed

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DAY 20 videos

CCTV setup

Outcome: Connect camera network with switch/router and NVR
Trainer: Trainer assigns system diagram

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Assemble, configure and document system
Evidence: Reliable recording and network visibility

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DAY 30 videos

Fibre-to-router connectivity

Outcome: Link lab ONU/router to client devices
Trainer: Trainer supplies known-good reference configuration

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Activate permitted lab ONU profile and test service
Evidence: Optical and IP tests passed

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W10
Week 10

Troubleshooting Challenges

DAY 10 videos

Network / AC faults

Outcome: Isolate IP/DHCP/Wi-Fi faults; inspect simulated AC service problems
Trainer: Trainer seeds faults without hazardous exposures

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Document symptom, test, correction/referral
Evidence: Logical diagnosis and appropriate escalation

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DAY 20 videos

CCTV fault scenarios

Outcome: Resolve camera offline, poor image, insufficient storage
Trainer: Trainer seeds common test faults

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Troubleshoot and verify camera recording
Evidence: Correct root cause and retest

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DAY 30 videos

Fibre fault scenarios

Outcome: Investigate loss, dirty connector and incorrect patch routing
Trainer: Trainer demonstrates safe optical handling

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Record test findings and restore lab link
Evidence: Fault identification and measurement evidence

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W11
Week 11

Customer Job Simulations

DAY 10 videos

Network / solar / AC customer scenarios

Outcome: Survey mock customer request and prepare suitable scope
Trainer: Trainer role-plays requirements and shows safe system options

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Draft material list, simple quote and task boundaries
Evidence: Appropriate solution, quote and referral

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DAY 20 videos

CCTV customer installation

Outcome: Plan camera views, privacy, budget and handover
Trainer: Trainer sets mock property requirements

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Build, test, demonstrate and explain CCTV system
Evidence: Customer demonstration and documentation

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DAY 30 videos

Fibre customer installation

Outcome: Prepare FTTH job sheet, route, splice, test and handover
Trainer: Trainer simulates customer installation

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Record optical result, ONU connectivity and handover
Evidence: Complete job record and working connection

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W12
Week 12

Final Skills Assessment

DAY 10 videos

Network, solar and AC assessment stations

Outcome: Demonstrate core LAN skills, solar sizing and safe AC checks
Trainer: Trainer assesses individually using rubric

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Finish staged tasks and explain when to refer
Evidence: Meets safety gates and station pass criteria

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DAY 20 videos

CCTV final assessment

Outcome: Install/configure working CCTV bench system and demonstrate remote visibility
Trainer: Trainer observes setup and troubleshooting

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Submit test evidence, customer demo and report
Evidence: Passes technical and privacy/safety checks

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DAY 30 videos

Fibre final assessment and wrap-up

Outcome: Complete fibre prep/splice/test/ONU lab workflow plus customer pitch
Trainer: Trainer assesses work and customer professionalism

Practice & evidence

Independent task: Submit optical test sheet and final skills portfolio
Evidence: Passes practical checklist and documentation

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