Participants must be able to:

• Distinguish between different colors
• Possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks
• Stand for extended periods of time (e.g., 30 minutes)
• Climb ladders
• Lift and carry items weighing ≈22.7 kg (50 lb)

BICSI recommends that all students who take this class have at least two years of current ICT industry installation experience within the last five years.

For all individuals who plan to take the exam after the class, please click here to read more about the INSTF exam eligibility requirements.
Because the skills in this course build on the basic skills and knowledge that an installer is likely to acquire during the first two years on the job, students will be expected to have basic knowledge of optical fiber cabling media and to know how to perform entry-level cable installation tasks prior to enrolling in this class.
If you feel that you may not be fully prepared for this course, BICSI recommends that you complete the IN101: Installer 1 and/or IN225: Installer 2, Copper Training courses prior to attending this class. IN101 covers the basic cable installation concepts and skills that will help you to succeed in the Installer 2, Optical Fiber Cable class.
BICSI strongly recommends reading the Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM) before coming to class and/or taking the exam.
For students who plan to take the exam, BICSI recommends that examinees spend at least 50 hours studying the ITSIMM.
Order the ITSIMM before class!

• An electronic or hardcopy of BICSI Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM), 8th edition
• Internet capable device
• Personal or prescription safety glasses are recommended

>Yes, you can earn 35 continuing education credits (CECs) toward an existing BICSI credential recertification requirement upon successfully completing this program.

Participation in all originally scheduled days of the program is mandatory in order to receive the certificate of completion and 35 CECs.

Participants who fulfill the attendance requirement will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the program. Please note that this is not the INSTF Certification, which requires a separate exam application (apply by clicking on link below). 

Apply for the INSTF Exam

Review BICSI Course Cancellation Policy

This class takes place over a period of 4.5 Days; 5 days if the credential exam is desired. The exam is conducted in two parts: the hands-on exam (typically on a Friday afternoon) and the written exam is conducted at a Pearson VUE Testing Center of the examinee’s choosing.

Apply for the Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF) certification!

Immediately after completing your enrollment in this course, a confirmation email is sent to your email on file. This email provides a comprehensive at-a-glance overview of everything you need to know to successfully prepare for your upcoming training. This includes:

• Class dates, times, and delivery methods confirmed.
• Pre-Class preparations
• Course materials needed
• Exam information
• All cancellation policies

 
If you did not receive this email, please check your SPAM filters first. If you still didn’t receive it, then email bicsi@bicsi.org and we will resend it.

To ensure you protect your investment, we recommend you pay close attention to all the applicable cancellation policies for BICSI Courses.

Review the Course Cancellation Policy here.

All students must purchase the Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM), 8th Edition, print or electronic, prior to attending class. If you have not already purchased it, click here to purchase today.

 
Note: In addition to this required manual, BICSI will also provide you with an activity workbook that gets shipped separately.

For this virtual class, additional classroom materials are shipped out at least two weeks prior to class for domestic students and four weeks for international students.  Please email tdo@bicsi.org and confirm your preferred shipping address for these additional materials.  You can expect delivery of two shipments – 1) a workbook, and 2) activity consumable materials.
Note: Installation students will also need to use a set of their own tools or have access to the tools listed here. More details can be found at bicsi.org/vct. If prospective students do not have access to these tools, we strongly recommend that they attend an in-person offering to get the full benefits of this program.

Because hands-on exams are proctored on the last day of class, we encourage you to complete your exam application here at least two weeks before arriving in Tampa, FL for your class. This will ensure that we can prepare the necessary testing materials for you to complete your testing.

Be on the lookout one week prior to the start of class for two key things:

1. A confirmation email from your instructor.
2. Login instructions for your virtual classroom will be sent the Wednesday prior to the first day of class.

 
Zoom must be installed on your computer to attend this Virtual Class.