Optical Services Ltd

The 3667-02 qualification in communications cabling will take over from the 3666 qualification in August 2010. From August 2010 any courses we have scheduled will be the newer 3667 qualification rather than the current 3666. The information below refers to the older 3666 qualification and is provided for existing trainees. For information on the new 3667 qualification click here.

I have already done a unit of 3666 can I do further units and complete it?

Yes. If you have already done one or more units of the 3666 qualification, then further units can be taken and completed at any time in the next 2 years (up to sometime in 2012). Indeed it is possible to do both the older City and Guilds 3666 qualification and the replacement 3667 unit if required - contact Lucid for details.

Can I upgrade my 3666 or 3466 to the 3667?

Yes you can. Most people will not need to do anymore training, but would just need to sit the 3667 assessments. UK qualifications are based on achieving an appropriate level of skill and understanding, so 'proof of learning' is not required, hence training does not need to be repeated.

The reason for upgrading could be to ensure units count towards any future larger qualifications, where all units counting will need to be on the QCF (there may be exceptions, but this is not guaranteed).

General information on the older City & Guilds 3666 award.

The City & Guilds 3666 Unit 2&3 is the UK’s industry standard qualification in fibre optics. The 3666 award, and the older 3466 award, is recognised as such by the FIA (Fibre-optics Industry Association) and forms the foundation of the FIA qualification scheme.

The 3666 scheme is approved by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), to give successful candidates a level 2 award (GSCE A-C equivalent).

The course content has been updated in consultation with the UK fibre optics industry to ensure that the course syllabus is both relevant and up-to-date, reflecting the latest industry standards & codes of practice. Indeed the Fibreoptic Industry Association (FIA) has approved the City and Guilds 3666 scheme as the practical skills qualification for people wishing to enter the fibre optics industry.

The 3666 award is recognised internationally wherever the UK and European standards for cable installation are used.

 

The 3666 qualification scheme: The new scheme consists of 4 units which can be taken independently. Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate of unit credit for each completed unit. To achieve the full 3666 Certificate, unit 1 and any one of units 2, 3 and 4 must be taken. 3666 Unit 1: Basic Principles of Communication Systems Safe working practices, SI units, dB and symbols, electrical theory, communication systems and datacommunication 3666 Unit 2: Internal Fibre Optic Cabling Optical fibre basics, fibre optic cables, ODFs and equipment, fibre preparation, fitting connectors, splicing, internal installation procedures and testing 3666 Unit 3: External Fibre Optic Cabling Optical fibre basics, fibre optic cables, enclosures and components, fibre preparation, splicing and completion of enclosures, external installation procedures, optical components and testing 3666 Unit 4: Internal Copper Cabling Basic electric theory and datacoms principles, standards and structured cabling, copper cables and components, termination, installation procedures and copper network cable testing.

Practical Details: Location: Lucid Training Centre or Crawley Duration: 2-5 days per unit, depending on the unit & experience / home study Delegates: max. 6 Assessments: Unit 1: online test Unit 2,3 & 4: online test & practical assignment Who should attend: Installation technicians and supervisors who will be installing telecoms, CATV, CCTV, fibre optic or copper datacoms systems Managers and engineers who require an introduction to theoretical and practical aspects of fibre optics or copper communications cabling Test engineers who will be required to perform communications system characterisation or acceptance testing Maintenance staff who will be required to perform routine maintenance or emergency fault finding and repair. What units should I take: Lucid offer a number of special combinations.

Lucid Special Combinations of units

Buy booking a combined packege we can give you a discount.

City & Guilds 3666 Units 2 and 3

Our most popular City and Guilds 3666 combination and the UK’s industry standard qualification in fibre optics as recognised by the FIA (Fibre-optics Industry Association) These two units form the foundation of the FIA qualification scheme. You will be awarded City and Guilds certificates of unit credit but, without unit 1, the full 3666 Level 2 certificate is not achieved.

City & Guilds 3666 Units 1, 2 and 3

As above but with unit 1 you get the full City and Guilds 3666 Level 2 certificate.)

City & Guilds 3666 Units 1 and 4

City and Guilds 3666 Level 2 certificate in copper communications cabling

City & Guilds 3666 Units 2, 3 and 4

Fibre and copper with City and Guilds certificates of unit credit

City & Guilds 3666 Units 1, 2, 3 and 4

The works! City and Guilds 3666 Level 2 certificate in fibre and copper communications cabling

City & Guilds 3666 Unit 1

Much of the material covered in unit 1 is covered in units 2, 3 and 4. Hence, for candidates who have taken units 2, 3 or 4, we can offer an abbreviated version of unit 1, consisting of home study + 1/2-day course review and online exam. Please note, however, that bookings need to be finalised at least two weeks in advance to allow time to receive the manual and complete the home study

Why Chose Lucid for your City & Guilds 3666 Training?

We believe we offer the highest quality of training and the best support, but don't just listen to us, click on this link for the views of the experts who inspect us and our training from City and Guilds. These are the independent people who can tell you about training centres, and very few training centres are prepared to publuish their comments as we do.

When comparing pricing please ensure that the cost quoted to you includes everything you expect. We have come accross some training providers offering City and Guilds 3666 training courses and then asking for more money if you want to be enroled to gain the qualification itself. We believe this is sharp practice to make the look good value, but technically they have only promised you the City and Guilds 3666 training and not the enrolment, assessments and certificates.

Awards after the City & Guilds 3666 Qualification

Following your City and Guilds 3666 qualification Lucid can offer you a range of more advanced qualification in the testing or design and planning of fibre optic and copper communications networks. Wherever possible we provide recognised qualifications from licensed awarding bodies. These are not just our own certificates, although we do find that our own course attendance certificates are normally well-respected within the industry too.