How Certified Structured IT Cabling Technicians Can Benefit You

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How Certified Structured IT Cabling Technicians
Can Benefit You

• By Matrix NDI

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How Certified Structured IT Cabling Technicians
Can Benefit You

• Structured IT Cabling Technicians are
  professionals in the low voltage cabling space.
  They are who you will see installing the cable
  that enables the use of your communication tools
  and data. Everything from your security cameras
  and door access, to your voice applications is
  connected using low voltage cabling. Having a
  reliable and expertly installed structured IT
  cabling network is invaluable when it comes to
  peak business efficiency.

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How Certified Structured IT Cabling Technicians
Can Benefit You

• Just like any profession, low voltage cabling
  technicians can be certified in several different
  ways. There are manufacturer certifications,
  Union certifications and design certifications.
  Here we are going to discuss what some of these
  certifications mean, how they can affect your
  projects, and how to select a provider that fits
  your needs.

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How Certified Structured IT Cabling Technicians
Can Benefit You

• Manufacture Certifications
• Manufacture certifications vary from brand to
  brand. A couple of examples of manufacturers are
  Belden, Leviton, and Panduit. Each of these
  manufacturers have different requirements to be
  considered a certified provider. Most commonly,
  they require their partners to have a certain
  amount or percentage of cable installers to be
  certified in the installation of their product.

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How Certified Structured IT Cabling Technicians
Can Benefit You

• There are a few benefits to having low voltage
  cabling technicians who are manufacturer
  certified installing your cabling network. It
  ensures that the technicians have been trained on
  installing that product and can follow
  manufacturer standards. It also means your
  cabling and hardware will retain manufacture
  warranty. Well known and reputable manufacturers
  offer warranty for a certain amount of time on
  their cables and hardware. Meaning if there is an
  issue with the physical hardware, you will
  receive replacements free of charge. If the
  provider you have install these products is not
  certified by the manufacturer, that warranty may
  not be valid.

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How Certified Structured IT Cabling Technicians
Can Benefit You

• Union Certifications
• At Matrix-NDI, our low voltage technicians are
  all members of the union. There are a multitude
  of certifications that a low voltage technician
  can get through the union. A couple examples are
• Data Cabling Installer
• Fiber Optics Installer
• Audio Systems
• Video Security Systems
• Electronic Security Networking

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How Certified Structured IT Cabling Technicians
Can Benefit You

• That list by no means covers all the
  certifications a low voltage technician could
  obtain it is simply a list of examples.
  Certifications are often seen as a sign of
  continued education or expertise in low voltage
  cabling technicians. However, experience in the
  field is also very important. When selecting a
  provider to complete your Structured IT cabling
  project, technician certification and tenure is a
  topic that should be brought up.

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How Certified Structured IT Cabling Technicians
Can Benefit You

• Design Certifications
• A technician, project manager, or sales
  representative with a RCDD (Registered
  Communications Distribution Designer)
  certification is a great addition to complex or
  large projects. This certification has been
  around since 1984 and encompasses the design,
  integration, and implementation of communications
  technology. In general, this certification is
  obtained by those who plan and design your
  solution, not the technician or cable installer.
  If you have a complex project or a project
  involving multiple locations, asking the provider
  if they have RCDD certified individuals on staff
  is a great way to vet their capabilities. This
  certification requires a certain amount of time
  working in the industry as well as a rigorous
  exam to prove expertise in communication design.

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