Certified Network Infrastructure Technician (CNIT®)
Program Overview
Take your existing network infrastructure skills to new levels allowing you to successfully control and deliver major infrastructure projects.
The five-day Certified Network Infrastructure Technician (CNIT®) program develops the knowledge and skills required to perform the multifaceted role in delivering complex projects to the site. Learners will greatly enhance their supervisory and management skills through a series of complex case studies mastering the knowledge and understanding required to interpret complex design documentation, the need to establish effective relationships and communications with principal stakeholders and managing the end-to-end project implementation cycle. They will develop an aptitude for logistics and resource management, including team health and safety, dealing with risks and issues that impact project delivery. A certified CNIT® will be undaunted when dealing with escalations and problem resolution within a strategic network infrastructure project. The impact to the project delivery of current and emerging networking technologies will also be explored including wireless access, security systems and VOIP.
Learners will gain an in-depth knowledge of technical parameters for cable testing and will demonstrate confidence when dealing with escalations from installers undertaking cable testing. Experience will also be gained in the management of test records using cloud-based applications, from cable testing through to the delivery of warranty certificates to the customer.
On successful completion, learners can demonstrate the highest levels of knowledge, competency and confidence in supervising and delivering complex infrastructure projects, demonstrating efficiencies in both time and cost, coupled with a focus on quality and accuracy to achieve project closure on time and within budget.
A certified CNIT® also considers the requirements for compliance, having a full understanding of national and international regulations, codes and standards. During the program learners will be provided a valuable opportunity to access the latest industry standards.
Following this program, you are encouraged to continue your professional development by advancing your knowledge and skills to gain further official certifications and qualifications by progressing through The Global Digital Infrastructure Education Framework which maps education programs to career advancement throughout the network infrastructure and data centre sectors.
CNIT® Topics
Role of the CNIT®
- Role of the CNIT® within:
Fundamentals of Network Architecture
- Networking protocols
- Ethernet
- Network architecture
- Active network devices
- 3 layer network topology
- Bandwidth demand
- Intelligent building infrastructure
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Wireless network standards
- Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
Compliance
- National/international standards
- Legislative requirements
- Good practice
- BS EN 50173 series
- BS EN 50174 series
- Other supporting BS EN standards
- Construction products regulations
- The approach to implementing standards
Design Documentation
- Active network design drawings
- Inside plant drawings
- Outside plant drawings
- Network equipment room design
- Bill of materials
- Patch lists
- Rack face layout
Health and Safety
- General requirements
- CDM requirements
- Permits and cards
- Legal requirements
- Risk
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Tool box talks
Network Implementation Management
- Outside plant
- Inside plant
- Quality Assurance
Fire Safety
- Regulations
- Compartmentation
- Fire stop rated materials
- Construction Product Regulations (CPR)
Test Procedures and Escalations
- Certification vs qualification
- Warranty requirements
- Testing principles
- Test standards
- Copper cabling
- Optical fibres
OEM Software Project Structure
- Complex project structure
- Project creation
- Importing test results
- Cloud access
- Re-certification
Change Control
- MACs
- Evaluating impacts on:
Project Closure
- Red-line drawings
- Certification
- Site closure
5 days.
This program is designed for those wishing to extend their knowledge, skills, qualifications and certifications into a wider and more complex project environment with emphasis on enhancing supervisory, leadership and management skills.
A minimum of two years installation experience within the network infrastructure sector is required. Successful completion of the Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI®) program would be advantageous. If you would like to discuss your experience or suitability for this program please contact us.
Learners are required to have:
- A webcam and microphone enabled laptop with unrestricted wireless internet connectivity and a pre-installed web browser
- A suitable application for reading/annotating PDFs and a suitable application for editing standard office documents such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Learners will gain the supervisory and management skills, knowledge and competency to confidently deliver complex infrastructure projects within site environments.
- Internationally and industry recognised Pearson BTEC Level 4 BTEC Award in Certified Network Infrastructure Technician
- Official Certified Network Infrastructure Technician (CNIT®) certification
- The use of the CNIT post nominal title e.g. John Smith CNIT
- Use of the official CNIT® digital badge
- Use of the CNIT® logo
Certifications are a lifelong commitment to learning and offer the perfect portal to ensure knowledge, skills and certification remain current and up-to-date. Each certification requires re-certifying every three years via an online learning management system.
- Eligibility for an ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) Network Infrastructure Supervisor card (only available in the UK)
- Continual Professional Development (CPDs)
- 5 IEEE Continual Education Units (CEUs)
- Utilise new multi-disciplined supervisory knowledge to manage people and tasks confidently and competently
- Acquire new and improve existing technical skills, widening your scope of capability with up-to-date technology
- Gain greater understanding of project complexity enabling more effective delivery management
- Increased focus on service excellence resulting in a 'right first time' approach
- Raise awareness of stakeholders enabling more effective communications
- Improve ability to effectively manage teams, resulting in improved team morale and performance
- Gain an industry recognised qualification and official certification
- Added supervisory skills provides the ability to realise cost efficiencies through effective planning and manpower utilisation
- Improve confidence in project progression through accurate reporting
- Increase customer satisfaction leading to quicker project closure and final payment
- Greater opportunities for repeat business due to improved quality of service
- Implement a more structured delivery methodology through standardized task planning and strategies
- Investment in team development improves morale and job satisfaction leading to greater staff loyalty