Network Cable Apprenticeship
SAFECONTROL LTD
LINCS (LN11 0YZ)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 July 2026
Contents
Summary
VQ Solutions is searching for a motivated, enthusiastic and proactive individual to launch their career as a Network Cable Installer with Safecontrol. In this varied, practical role, you will work alongside experienced engineers installing both network cabling and fibre networks nationwide.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Network cable installer (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - exact shifts to be confirmed. There is the possibility of weekend work also.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 31 August 2026
- 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
- Assisting with the installation of network cabling and fibre optic cabling
- Dealing with customers
- Carrying out site surveys
- Testing systems and providing customer training on the systems
- Maintaining and servicing existing systems
- Respond to call-outs and fault finding
Where you'll work
TATTERSHALL WAY
FAIRFIELD IND ESTATE
LOUTH
LINCS
LN11 0YZ
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
UK Driving licence in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Good time management
- Flexibility
- Determination
Other requirements
Due to the nature of the sites that you would work on, you must be willing to partake in a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check.
About this employer
Established in 1986, Safecontrol is recognised as one of the leading companies within the data communications industry. Based in Louth, Lincolnshire, they have a broad spectrum of clients throughout the UK. Their client base includes: The NHS, HM Prison Service, local council, education, construction and electrical, retailers and manufacturing and logistics.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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 VAC2000045163.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)