Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship
WI-FIX NETWORKS LTD
SANDBACH (CW11 4TS)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 10 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 September 2025
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Summary
VQ Solutions is searching for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to launch their career as a Network Cable Installer with Wi-Fix Networks. In this hands-on role, you will work alongside an experienced engineer, gaining valuable skills while travelling nationwide.
- Wage
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£17,000 a year
- Training course
- Network cable installer (level 3)
- Hours
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Exact shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 October 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
On-site support/assisting with the installation of:
- Cat5e, Cat 6, Cat6a data cabling
- WiFi Access points
- Fibre Optic Installation and Splicing
- Starlink Installations
- Video Conferencing Systems
Where you'll work
24 NEWTONS CRESCENT
WINTERLEY
SANDBACH
CW11 4TS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
VQ SOLUTIONS LTD
Training course
Network cable installer (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Install copper cabling components for Local Area Networking (LAN). Carry out maintenance tasks on copper cable networks. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
- Install fibre optic cabling components for Local Area Networking LAN and Wide Area Network WAN infrastructure. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
- Conduct testing on copper cabling in accordance with equipment manufacturer's procedures, compliant to industry standards, interpret results and rectify failures.
- Carry out testing of fibre optic cabling using an optical loss test set, Tier 1 and fibre inspection tool in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s procedures, and compliant to industry standards.
- Analyse copper and fibre test results and provides certification to the customer.
- Prepare, constructs and installs telecommunications equipment cabinets, either pre-built or from flat-pack. Arrange and install fixtures and fittings for the intended use. Selects network equipment components for installation into cabinets, differentiating between switches and routers.
- Work at height in a safe manner.
- Work in confined spaces by implementing health and safety procedures, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.
- Apply health and safety working practices to keep themselves and others safe.
- Analyse plans, make decisions about equipment types and quantity, and predict time frames.
- Assess the requirements for cable containment by type and size to build a pathway suitable for routing data cables. Install containment systems, using tools and methods for cutting, shaping and mounting tray, basket trunking and conduit.
- Install end-point equipment using fixings and media.
- Interpret the customer statement of requirements to determine the quantity and quality of components to be used in the cable network.
- Quantify equipment requirements and timelines for tasks to be carried out.
- Communicate with key stakeholders in the customer's organisation including the customer, the construction design and management CDM co-ordinator, the project manager and the information technology IT security officer.
- Maintain cyber security, applying processes and procedures aimed at protecting data confidentiality.
- Install copper cabling components for Local Area Networking (LAN). Carry out maintenance tasks on copper cable networks. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
- Install fibre optic cabling components for Local Area Networking LAN and Wide Area Network WAN infrastructure. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
- Conduct testing on copper cabling in accordance with equipment manufacturer's procedures, compliant to industry standards, interpret results and rectify failures.
- Carry out testing of fibre optic cabling using an optical loss test set, Tier 1 and fibre inspection tool in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s procedures, and compliant to industry standards.
- Analyse copper and fibre test results and provides certification to the customer.
- Prepare, constructs and installs telecommunications equipment cabinets, either pre-built or from flat-pack. Arrange and install fixtures and fittings for the intended use. Selects network equipment components for installation into cabinets, differentiating between switches and routers.
- Work at height in a safe manner.
- Work in confined spaces by implementing health and safety procedures, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.
- Apply health and safety working practices to keep themselves and others safe.
- Analyse plans, make decisions about equipment types and quantity, and predict time frames.
- Assess the requirements for cable containment by type and size to build a pathway suitable for routing data cables. Install containment systems, using tools and methods for cutting, shaping and mounting tray, basket trunking and conduit.
- Install end-point equipment using fixings and media.
- Interpret the customer statement of requirements to determine the quantity and quality of components to be used in the cable network.
- Quantify equipment requirements and timelines for tasks to be carried out.
- Communicate with key stakeholders in the customer's organisation including the customer, the construction design and management CDM co-ordinator, the project manager and the information technology IT security officer.
- Maintain cyber security, applying processes and procedures aimed at protecting data confidentiality.
Training schedule
You will work towards an Advanced level Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship delivered by VQ Solutions. You will have a dedicated VQ Mentor, and will also be supported internally by your manager.
During this apprenticeship, you will develop a portfolio, attend training courses, and have monthly reviews. All apprenticeship work will be completed during working hours.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Good time management
- Flexibility
Other requirements
We are based in Sandbach, so you will need your own transportation, access to good bus routes, or live nearby. As an apprentice national roaming engineer, you will be working on sites according to client project requirements. As work is undertaken throughout the U.K a willingness to travel is essential.
About this employer
Wi-Fix Networks is a small, modern, growing company that offers end-to-end networking services. Wi-Fix designs and installs Wi-Fi and cabling systems across all industries. We ensure that people stay connected with fast and reliable networks. From surveys and cabling through to full project management. We have a huge emphasis on being a team and whilst we work hard, we make sure we have a good time doing it!
After this apprenticeship
The majority of our apprentices are offered full-time roles upon the successful completion of their apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
VQ SOLUTIONS LTD
Recruitment Team
recruitment@vqsolutions.co.uk
01423 740006
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000341353.
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Closes in 23 days (Friday 10 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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