When you hire BICSI registered cabling installers, you provide your prospective customers with an industry-recognized benchmark, demonstrating your commitment to hiring only the best. A trained and tested team of installers will give you a valuable edge on your competition and enhanced credibility with potential clients. BICSI's comprehensive Cabling Installation Training and Registration Programs were designed for the cabling installation community within the telecommunications industry. BICSI registered cabling installers also have the opportunity to maintain their high status through continued professional and career development.

1. Quality Installations

During BICSI's comprehensive three-level training program, installers are trained to properly install cabling systems. You will know the defined competency level of each BICSI registered installer.

2. Valuable Knowledge Of Telecommunications Standards And Codes

BICSI registered installers are taught to have a working knowledge of industry codes and standards, including the ANSI/TIA/EIA standards and the National Electrical Code. They also know the importance of local codes.

3. Reduce Installation Errors

By gaining an understanding of standards, codes, and installation practices, BICSI registered installers are a step ahead. They have demonstrated the ability to understand the entire scope of a project and have been tested in the installation of generic cabling systems.

4. Clearly Defined Career Paths

BICSI provides the opportunity for a professional career development in voice, data and video cabling installation beginning with the Installer, Level 1, and continuing with the Installer, Level 2 and Technician level.

5. Quality Assurance Via On-The-Job Training

This training must be completed within the registration period for each level. Valuable on-the-job training (OJT) provides the opportunity for one-on-one supervision to ensure that the installer has a complete understanding of how to perform specific tasks. These tasks are signed off in the OJT booklet by the supervisor, signifying that the installer has successfully completed the correct procedures for accomplishing particular tasks.

6. Up-To-Date Through Continuing Education

Twelve hours of continuing education every two years are required to maintain registration status. Continuing education can be obtained by attending BICSI's Cabling Workshop or other formal education sessions that focus on the installation of telecommunications cabling.

7. Knowledge Of Proper Safety Procedures

Safety training covers such areas as common safety practices, personal protective equipment, and hazardous environment. This goes far beyond material presented in the National Electrical Code.

8. Skills In Organization, Planning And Technical Procedures

Correct labeling procedures, blueprint reading, GANTT and PERT chart examples, and proper customer and company interaction are only a few of the important aspects covered in this category.

9. Well-Defined Skill Level For Use When Evaluating Prospective Employees

BICSI training provides employers with a means of measuring the competency of job applicants. Each level of training requires a working knowledge of specific tasks. This is defined in BICSI's OJT Booklet.

10. Ongoing Continuing Education

BICSI Registered Installers, Level 2 and Technicians must complete the OJT program, show proof of current installation activity, and have 12 hours of continuing education every two years in order to renew their registration.

11. Skills Needed To Succeed

BICSI registered cabling installers have demonstrated the skills needed to succeed in an industry that is quickly growing and changing. Their decision to pursue the BICSI registration designation indicates a professional career path decision.

12. Three-Level Registration Program With Written And Hands-On Exams.

Registration is available at the Installer, Level 1 (with six months to two years' experience), Installer, Level 2 (with two to five years' experience) and Technician level (over five years' experience). Written and hands-on examinations must be successfully completed. Registration exams are offered at all levels. The required minimum work experience is necessary to sit for each exam. Successful completion of these exams reinforce and document that BICSI registered installers have the background, knowledge, and skills needed to work effectively, and the capability of accessing nearly 20,000 telecommunications professionals in all facets of the industry.