S7 PIA Sub Duct and Cable Installation Underground Training (S007) - Northern Ireland
Price: £380 + VAT
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Portadown, Northern Ireland
The S7 PIA Sub Duct and Cable Installation Underground course is designed for Communication Provider (CP) engineers and contractors working on the Openreach underground network, including those operating in Northern Ireland. This accreditation ensures safe, compliant sub-duct and cable installation within Openreach infrastructure in accordance with PIA standards.
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for:
- Communication Provider (CP) engineers
- Telecoms contractors working on Openreach underground infrastructure
- Operatives responsible for installing sub duct and cable within the UG network
- Teams requiring Openreach-approved S7 PIA certification
If your role involves sub duct or cable installation in the Openreach network, this course is essential for compliance and competence.
Aim of the S7 PIA Sub Duct and Cable Installation Course
The aim of the S7 course is to provide delegates with the skills, knowledge, and practical ability to:
- Safely install sub duct (up to 25mm diameter)
- Deploy underground telecoms cable within Openreach ducts
- Meet PIA CP engineering standards and quality expectations
Completion of this course enables engineers to gain their official Openreach S7 Sub Duct and Cable Installation certification (S007).
Course Objectives
Delegates will gain a full understanding of:
- Engineering techniques for installing sub duct (up to 25mm diameter)
- Safe cable installation processes within the Openreach duct network
- Quality standards required for PIA cable deployment
- Compliance with Openreach underground infrastructure specifications
- Operational best practices to ensure safe, effective installations
This training ensures delegates are competent, compliant, and aligned with network quality standards.+
Pre-Requisites
To attend the S7 PIA Sub Duct and Cable Installation course, delegates must hold:
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SA002 – Underground Safety Certificate
This ensures participants have the appropriate safety foundation for underground working.
Training Method & Assessment
Assessment for the S7 PIA accreditation includes:
- Knowledge Questionnaire
- Practical Assessment to demonstrate safe and effective installation skills
Practical, hands-on training ensures all participants are fully competent in real-world installation scenarios.
Certification
Upon successful completion, delegates receive:
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Openreach S7 Sub Duct and Cable Installation Certificate (Valid for 3 years)
This certification is required for any CP engineer working on sub duct or cable installations in the Openreach UG network.