Training with the cablex Academy.

The cablex Academy teaches specialist skills (competences) in the fields of network construction, service and installation. Here, focus is on the area of network construction for telecommunication.

by Marcel Oetiker

Professional Training

Our strengths include:

Organisation, coordination and execution of the technical training
Hosting courses in the three official languages (German, French and Italian) with cablex’s own instructors, who boast broad specialist knowledge and extensive practical experience
Training in small groups, maximum eight participants per course
Training at the company’s premises (workshop and classroom) in Oftringen
Organisation of the technical training (intercorporate courses) for basic training of network electricians with a focus on telecommunication

With the cablex Academy, cablex ensures a high standard in the realisation of courses as well as a high degree of specialist expertise for implementation and for training in the area of network construction.

The cablex Academy offers skills and safety courses for anyone who is interested. Each of the course descriptions outlines the prerequisites for participation in the course. The cablex Academy is recognised by the Swiss network infrastructure association for communication, energy, transport and ICT (SNiv) as an authorised training establishment.

You can find detailed information among the skills and safety courses listed. Click on the > button for the course you are interested in and the course details will appear.

Skills courses.

Theoretical and Practical Course on Copper Network Basics.

Basic training for copper network construction.

Target group:

For all employees working in copper networks (technicians, construction workers, planners, measurement technicians, service technicians, etc.).

Course objective:

Basic training on splicing and installation techniques, copper network construction.

Content:

Theoretical fundamentals: data transmission in networks / data units in digital technology
Theoretical fundamentals: network structure, network elements, and network construction
Workplace safety related to working in copper networks
Theoretical and practical basics: cable sleeves and splicing / labeling
Theoretical fundamentals: order documentation
Brief insight into measurement techniques

Course duration:

2 days

Course dates:

07.04.–08.04.2025, FR, Ch. de l'Islettaz, 1305, Penthalaz
01.09.–02.09.2025, DE, Bifang 18, 4665, Oftringen
27.10.–28.10.2025, FR, Ch. de l'Islettaz, 1305, Penthalaz

Course costs:

SNiv: CHF 1760.00
External: CHF 2000.00

Course languages:

on request

Splicing course for copper network construction.

Target students:

The course advertised is aimed at participants with previous knowledge of telecommunications network construction.

Prerequisites:

Participants must have completed the "Splicing course for copper network construction – Basics".

Course objective:

Advanced course in splicing and assembly technology, copper network construction.

Contents:

Independent interpretation of order documentation
Creation of the corresponding material list – choosing the right materials
Duct arrangement; i.e. cable management (including FTTS pigtails)
Assembly of various sleeves
Creation of various splice types
Connection of various end points
Checking of the completed system
Modification of existing sleeves (FTTS)
Installing and splicing an FTTS pigtail
Preparing the switchover (carrying out insulation measurement according to client specifications)
Performing and check the changeover
Closing and finishing the sleeve

Course duration:

5 days

Course dates:

09.04.–11.04.2025, FR, Ch. de l'Islettaz, 1305 Penthalaz
11.06.–13.06.2025, IT, Via Campagna 10F, 6512 Giubiasco
03.09.–05.09.2025, DE, Bifang 18, 4665 Oftringen
29.10.–31.10.2025, FR, Ch. de l'Islettaz, 1305 Penthalaz
26.11.–28.11.2025, IT, Via Campagna 10F, 6512 Giubiasco

Course costs:

SNiv: CHF 2680.00
Extern: CHF 3040.00

Course languages:

German, French, Italian

Theoretical and Practical Course on Fiber Optic Basics.

Basic training on fiber optics (LWL).

Target group:

For all employees working in fiber optic networks (network construction technicians for underground and overhead networks, construction managers, planners, measurement technicians, service technicians, etc.).

Course objective:

Participants will learn the theoretical basics of optical transmission and gain a brief practical introduction to splicing and installation techniques in fiber optic network construction, including connector handling (cleaning process) and red light control.

Content:

Theoretical fundamentals of data transmission in networks
Theoretical fundamentals of data units in digital technology
Theoretical fundamentals of optical transmission (fiber optic structure, fiber manufacturing, attenuation, fiber types)
Theoretical and practical basics: splicing and operation of splicing devices
Theoretical and practical basics: various cable types and their processing
Workplace safety related to working in fiber optic networks
Theoretical fundamentals: network structure, network elements, and network construction
Theoretical fundamentals: connector types
Demo of cleaning process/materials/toolkits
Demo of video microscope
Brief theoretical insight into measurement techniques

Course duration:

2 days

Course dates:

On request

Course costs:

SNiv: CHF 1430.00
Extern: CHF 1620.00

Course languages:

On request

Practical fiber optic network construction course.

For participants with knowledge of fibre optic cable network construction.

Target group:

For all employees and external parties who want to learn or deepen their knowledge of splicing and installation techniques in fiber optic cable network construction.

Prerequisites:

Theory and practice course LWL basics.

Course objective:

Course participants learn the practical basics of splicing and installation techniques Network construction LW.

Content:

Independent interpretation of order documents
Creating the corresponding material list - correct choice of material
Connecting “Optopatch” cable terminations (get to know OV, GKG, Optocon)
Working on UCN and fist joints, as well as various BEP
Creating connection splices
GF cable type T with 24 and XT with 288 fibers
Insert window cut (LOOP) through oval port in fist joint
Insert 288 FS feeder cable into sleeve using OSKG (oval gel spigot)
Open various Drop Mini cables, label them and insert them into the fist sleeve using round gel plugs
Clean the fibers and place them in the corresponding splice cassettes according to the splice report
Install the BEP at the customer's premises, set down the mini cable and place it in the corresponding cassette according to the BEP report
Check the system

Course duration:

5 days

Course dates:

On request

Course costs:

SNiv: CHF 3300.00
External: CHF 3740.00

Course languages:

On request

FOX measuring techniques – Basic course.

Target students:

The course advertised is aimed at measurement engineers and Fox installers who carry out Fox measurements and have little or no knowledge of Fox measuring techniques.

Prerequisites:

Participation in the course requires basic knowledge of the area of network construction for telecommunication.

Course objective:

Independent measuring in the Fox network.

Content:

Safety when dealing with glass fibres
Fibre structure, fibre properties
Optical plugs
Attenuation measurement
Backscatter measurement (OTDR)

Course duration:

2 days

Course dates:

German: on request
French: on request
Italian: on request

Course locations:

cablex AG, Bifang 18, 4665 Oftringen
cablex SA, Ch. de l'Islettaz 5, Bâtiment O, 1305 Penthalaz
cablex SA, Via Campagna 10F, 6512 Giubiasco
cablex AG, Tardistrasse 199, 7205 Zizers

Course costs:

On request

Number of participants:

Min. 5, max. 8 people

Course languages:

German, French, Italian

Basic Training for Measurement Technicians: Module 3 - Copper Measurement Technology.

Basic training for new measurement technicians in Copper Measurement Technology.

Target group:

For measurement technicians.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of electrical engineering.

Course objective:

Knowledge of measuring techniques with a focus on copper.

Content:

Copper measurement technology
Fault localization in the copper network
Practical exercises in copper fault localization
Introduction to fiber optics in general and FTTS/B and H

Course duration:

2 days

Course dates:

On request

Course costs:

On request

Course languages:

On request

FTTH training for in-house installation and measurement technology.

Target students:

Installation personnel for in-house FTTH installations and technicians in fault service (FTTH in-house).

Prerequisites :

Good knowledge of German, Italian or French (reading, understanding, and speaking) at level B2.

Course objective:

Course participants learn how to carry out FTTH in-house installations in line with current Swisscom specifications and how to carry out the relevant measurements.

The participant is acquainted with:

the fire protection requirements and can use the corresponding installation material.
Swisscom’s applicable installation guidelines and can apply them accordingly.
the various OTOs and BEPs and how they are connected correctly.
the use of the splice devices and can carry out the splices correctly.
the measurement requirements for formal acceptance as well as the procedures for fault isolation

Content:

Handling fibre optics
Knowledge in the materials and their selection (fire protection requirements)
Installation technology
Activating the BEP and OTO
Reading splice plans, splicing preparations and splicing
Theoretical insight into FO measurement technology
(the FO measurement technology basic course must be attended for in-depth knowledge and application)

Course duration:

2 days

Course dates:

On request

Course costs:

SNiv: CHF 1950.00
External: CHF 2210.00

Course languages:

On request

Practical Basic Training in Overhead Line Construction.

Target group:

New OHL employees working in overhead line construction.
OHL employees with little or no technical practical experience.

Course objective:

Participants will acquire foundational knowledge in overhead line construction, rescue operations on wooden poles, pole inspections, and general safe practices in overhead line construction.

Content:

Rescue on wooden poles
Inspection of wooden poles
Replacing wooden poles
Carrying and erecting wooden poles
Constructing and commissioning KVS distributors
Installing wooden poles with and without a base
Constructing wooden struts
Cable knowledge
Phase sequence (rotation direction)
Preparing return documentation
Disposal of materials (wooden poles, etc.)

Course duration:

5 days

Course dates:

On request

Course costs:

SNiv: CHF 2500.00
External: CHF 2650.00

Course languages:

On request

Safety courses.

Electrical Hazards in Telecommunications.

The instructional course "Electrical Hazards in Telecommunications" is the successor to the "FTTS Remote Power System" course.

Target students:

For employees involved in FTTH/FTTB projects, those working with remote power or exposed to supply voltages of active components in the network.

Prerequisites:

Language skills in German/French/Italian.

Course objective:

With the completion of construction activities in FTTS, the hazards associated with these activities have shifted. The risks now focus on troubleshooting and corrective maintenance.
The participant will be familiar with the electrical hazards in their area of activity and will be able to take the appropriate protective measures.

Content:

Legal Foundations
Electrical Hazards
Areas of Activity
Protective Measures
Practical Applications of PSAgE (Personal Safety at Work)
Case Examples (Joints, Powerlines, …)

Course duration:

4 hours.

Course dates:

08.04.2025, DE, Bifang 18, 4665, Oftringen
09.09.2025, DE, Bifang 18, 4665, Oftringen

Course costs:

SNiv: CHF 170.00
External: CHF 190.00

Basic First Aid Course - Responding Correctly in Emergency Situations.

Target students:

For all employees exposed to specific risks (e.g., electricity, gas, height, etc.) as per EKAS guidelines.

Prerequisites:

None

Course objective:

Participants will master the initial assessment of patients. They will understand the chain of survival and know how to activate it (proper emergency calling). They will apply the measures of the ABC scheme correctly, perform BLS and the recovery position accurately, and operate an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).

Content:

Assessment and initial actions in emergency situations
Basic Life Support with AED (BLS AED SRC Lay Rescuers)
Awareness and handling of spinal injuries
Correct procedures for: seizures, strokes, hypoglycemia, hyperventilation
Correct procedures for electrical accidents

Course duration:

6 hours. Recertification every 2 years.

Course dates:

08.04.2025, DE; Industriestrasse 57, 6034 Inwil
10.04.2025, DE, Bifang 18, 4665 Oftringen
30.04.2025, DE, cablex AG, Spiserstrasse 37, 8047 Zürich
07.05.2025, DE, Fürstenlandstrasse 122, 9014 St. Gallen
13.05.2025, DE, Tardisstr. 199, 7205 Zizers
22.05.2025, DE, cablex AG, Tannackerstrasse 7, 3073 Gümligen
27.05.2025, FR; ch. de l'Islettaz, 1305 Penthalaz
05.06.2025, DE, Bifang 18, 4665 Oftringen
10.09.2025, DE, cablex AG, Spiserstrasse 37, 8047 Zürich
16.09.2025, DE, Tardisstr. 199, 7205 Zizers
23.09.2025, FR, ch. de l'Islettaz, 1305 Penthalaz
01.10.2025, IT, Via Campagna 10, 6513 Giubiasco
09.10.2025, DE, Fürstenlandstrasse 122, 9014 St. Gallen
15.10.2025, FR, rue Richard-Wagner 6, 1202 Genève
29.10.2025, DE, cablex AG, Tannackerstrasse 7, 3073 Gümligen
13.11.2025, DE, cablex AG, Spiserstrasse 37, 8047 Zürich
18.11.2025, FR, ch. de l'Islettaz, 1305 Penthalaz

Course costs:

SNiv: CHF 260.00
External: CHF 290.00

Course languages:

On request

Working in shafts.

This course is only offered in German, French and Italian.

Work on and around modes of transport.

This course is only offered in German, French and Italian.

Working and rescuing on the mast: radio – basic course.

This course is only offered in German and French.

Working and rescuing on a wooden pole (overhead line) – Refreshmodule.

This course is only offered in German, French and Italian.

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Your personal equipment.

Bring the necessary aids with you and give yourself the appropriate protection from exposure to hazards.

All course participants are responsible for their own personal equipment. In the confirmation of participation for the course booked, we provide information on material to bring with you as well as the equipment you need to bring. Personal protective equipment is required, for example, along with tools, IT infrastructure, etc. for the course.

Terms of cancellation.

Registration for a course is binding.

Registration is binding. In the case of cancellations, no-shows or drop-outs, the following terms of cancellation apply:

Cancellations up to 15 days before the start of the course will not incur any costs.
Cancellations 14 to 7 days before the start of the course will result in participants being charged 50 percent of the costs.
Cancellations less than 7 days before the start of the course will result in participants being charged 100 percent of the costs.
In the case of no-shows or drop-outs (where a course lasts for several days), participants will be charged 100 percent of the costs.

Cancellations must be submitted in written form. A substitute can be registered in place of a participant.

Contact.

We are there for you.

Our employees from the professional training department will be happy to provide you with further information.

+41 58 221 75 64

cablex.academy@cablex.ch

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cablex Academy.

The cablex Academy teaches specialist skills (competences) in the fields of network construction, service and installation. Here, focus is on the area of network construction for telecommunication.