Critical Communications & Infrastructure Programme (Emergency Services Track)

Critical Communications & Infrastructure Programme (Emergency Services Track) Syllabus

Foundation Courses

Technology Fundamentals

Course Modules:

• Defining Telecoms 
• Background to the Telecom Network
• Digital Fixed Telecom Networks
• Data Networks
• Mobile Networks and Wi-Fi
• Broadband and Emerging Networks

2G to 5G Mobile Technologies

Course Modules:

• Principles of Mobile Cellular Networks
• 2nd Generation Mobile Networks
• 3rd Generation Mobile Networks
• 4th Generation Mobile Networks
• 5th Generation Mobile Networks

Radio Principles

Course Modules:

• A Need for Radio
• Frequency and Bandwidth
• Modulation
• Radio Spectrum
• Antennas and Transmission Lines
• Propagation
• Radio Coverage
  Radio Interference
• Analogue and Digital Systems

 Specialist Courses

LTE Mission Critical Communications

Course Modules:

• Requirements of a Mission Critical Network
• The LTE Radio Interface
  
• Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service
  
• The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)
  
• Group Communication System Enablers
• Mission Critical Push to Talk
  
• Mission Critical Video
  
• Mission Critical Data
  
• LTE and LMR Interworking

LTE Engineering

Course Modules:

• Introduction to LTE
• OFDMA Physical Layer
• Access Stratum Protocols
• LTE UEs and Access Networks
• LTE Core Networks
• LTE Operation
• LTE Release 9 and Beyond

5G Engineering

Course Modules:

• Introduction to 5G
• Principles of the 5G New Radio
• 5G Air Interface
• 5G Network Architecture
• 5G Procedures
• Releases 16 and 17

About City & Guilds

City & Guilds is a household brand and a global leader in skills development. Over one million people earn a City & Guilds qualification every year, providing them with the skills they need to thrive in the workplace.

In the global economy, the ability to compete depends on building a skilled, competent and confident workforce. City & Guilds understands the value of portable skills and globally recognised standards that enable people and organisations to succeed. It partners with Governments, employers and educators in over 50 countries, across five continents, to advise them on developing high-quality skills training that meets the needs of the global workforce, without compromising on local demands.

Enrolment Fees:  £2,495 (+VAT)

Programme Duration: 24 months
(Programme is On-Demand, learners can start at any time)

Bespoke In-Company Schemes

The Critical Communications and Infrastructure Programme provide the ideal structure for formalising training programmes for teams across your business. Contact us on info@wraycastle.com for more information.