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Overview

Learn the construction characteristics of commonly-used cables
Covers everything from pre-wire planning to final trim-out
Includes a comprehensive 130-page workbook

Essential Info

Get the foundation of technical knowledge needed for successful performance in residential installation with the 3-hour Residential Installation Basics VHS Video Training Course. Topics covered include Safety and Codes, Wire and Cable Basics, Connector Types and Installation, Basic Installation Techniques, Equipment Installation Requirements, and Basic System Operation. It even helps prepare installers for low-voltage testing, like the CEDIA Installer Level 1 Exam.

What's Included

Residential Wiring Basics Video Training Course - 2 VHS video tapes

Workbook

Exam

Exam answer sheet

Exam key

More Info

This extensive course features industry experts Grayson Evans and Dan King, the 1999 CEDIA Installer of the Year. The course lays the foundation of technical knowledge needed for successful performance in residential installation. It also helps prepare for low-voltage testing and certification exams.

Additional The course is divided into four parts:

Part 1 — Codes, Standards and Safety Practices

National Electrical Code and Uniform Building Code

ANSI/EIA/TIA standards – TIA-568B, TIA-570A

IEEE standards – IEEE-1394, IEEE-802

UL Listings and CSA

Electrical safety and NEC grounding requirements

Standard OSHA and job safety practices

Part 2 — Wire and Cable Basics

Cable types, anatomy, terms and NEC listings

Cable performance, attenuation and noise immunity

Cable constructions, characteristics, types and ratings for twisted-pair cable (i.e. Cat. 5), audio, video/RF, data and fiber optic cable

Part 3 — Connector Types and Installation

Terminology, types and uses of connectors for coaxial, twisted-pair, fiber optic, computer/data cable and audio/speaker cables

Cable preparation and connector installation

Part 4 — Basic Installation Practices

Pre-wire planning and job documentation

Proper job site practices

Device and outlet locations, and rough-in mounting

Installation and tools for pre-wire, trim-out and testing

Proper cable installation – routing, pulling, placement of holes and use of conduit

Connecting to NIs for telco, cable, utility and other services

NEC grounding and bonding including antenna requirements and installation

Proper cable termination, protection, labeling and testing

Trim-out installation, cable testing and system testing, programming and documentation

The video training course includes two VHS video tapes (3+ hours of video), a 130-page workbook, a comprehensive exam and an exam answer sheet and key.

Note: All sales of CDs, cassettes, VHS tapes, DVDs and software are final, unless they are returned unopened and in their original condition.

Specifications

Specifications
The Training Dept. Product No.:	TC-04
Video Running Time:	3+ hours
Video Format:	VHS

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