Individuals holding the BICSI Installer 2, Copper® (INSTC® ) certification are skilled at working with
structured cabling systems (SCS) and network components. Copper Installers shall perform duties in
compliance with industry best practices, BICSI methodologies, standards, and codes. Copper Installers
may work independently, as part of a team, as a team leader, or under the direction of a professional.
Eligibility
Option 1: Six months of verifiable full-time equivalent structured cabling systems (SCS) field experience
that may be obtained on the job, in a trade school, or in an apprenticeship program and successful
completion of the BICSI instructor-led hands-on training Installer 1
© certificate program.
Option 2: One year of verifiable full-time equivalent copper SCS field experience that may be obtained
on the job, in a trade school, or in an apprenticeship program and attendance and successful completion
of BICSI’s instructor-led hands-on training in copper SCS training.*
Option 3: Two years of verifiable full-time equivalent SCS field experience that may be obtained on the
job, in a trade school, or in an apprenticeship program and completion of minimum 35 hours of
documented continuing education in copper SCS which may include training provided by BICSI,
manufacturer training, college courses, industry training, and/or vendor training.
*Exam approval is contingent upon successful completion of the training course.
Cost = $2,355.00
