BICSI Installer 2 Copper

It has two parts: a written exam and a hands-on exam. The hands-on portion is typically administered on the final day of BICSI Installer 2, Copper Training (IN225). BICSI points candidates to the INSTC Certification Handbook for complete exam requirements, scheduling information, policies, and current fees.

No. BICSI states that BICSI training is not required to take the exam; candidates may qualify through experience, education, or other approved pathways. Taking IN225 is a common preparation route, but eligibility is confirmed separately through the INSTC Certification Handbook.

No. BICSI explicitly notes that the Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) exam is not included in the course fee and must be registered for separately. Additional fees apply for exam scheduling and administration, so budget for the course and the exam as two separate items.

BICSI recommends at least 1 year of verifiable ICT industry installation experience within the last five years for students taking the IN225 class, and describes the program as ideal for ICT installers with at least one year of verifiable cabling experience. The course skills build on what an installer typically learns in the first year on the job.

BICSI expects basic copper cabling knowledge plus the ability to install a pull string, pull horizontal cable through a continuous conduit run, perform IDC terminations on 66, 110, LSA, and BIX blocks, terminate coaxial cable with an F connector, and test 4-pair cable with a pair scanner. If any of these are unfamiliar, BICSI recommends completing IN101 first.

Start with the Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM), 8th edition, which BICSI strongly recommends reading before class and before the exam. BICSI also recommends examinees spend at least 50 hours studying the ITSIMM. Follow that with hands-on practice on the termination and testing tasks listed for the course.

BICSI describes IN225 as a hands-on, application-focused course offering multiple opportunities for hands-on practice. Listed activities include advanced IDC terminations (210 and GigaBIX), terminating STP cable to patch panels and wall outlets, terminating coaxial cable using a BNC connector, and testing copper cabling installations.

Participants must be able to distinguish between different colors, possess manual dexterity for fine motor tasks, stand for extended periods such as 30 minutes, climb ladders, and lift and carry items weighing approximately 22.7 kg (50 lb). BICSI advises reviewing all applicable physical requirements in the Certification Handbook before applying.

BICSI's public pages do not publish a time limit, passing score, question count, or retake policy. Those details sit in the INSTC Certification Handbook and the exam blueprint, which also outline the knowledge and skill areas assessed across the written and hands-on exams. Confirm them there before you apply.

BICSI directs candidates to contact [email protected] to schedule an exam, noting that additional fees apply for scheduling and administration. Separately, BICSI lists the Installer 2, Copper Training course as 35 CECs, which may be relevant to renewal or advancement requirements described in the handbook.