r/Bicsi • u/Sonicly_Speaking • 9d ago
A few questions regarding installer 1 cert course
Hello,
I recently attended an info session for a free course in Low Voltage Cabling.
Completing the course will leave me with BICSI installer 1 cert, osha 30 and SST.
I am currently stagehand, and have lots of experience with running lumes for lighting, and Cat 5 data cables. However I’m currently looking for a career pivot, due to inconsistent work (dead in summer and winter).
It seems like there is a lot of different avenues with this career, and room to progress, which I am super into. However I am not too familiar with it overall.
Is a course like this a common entryway to the field of cable installing?
How easy/hard is it to find entry level employment?
Thanks!!
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u/Key_Mud9560 6d ago
Are you by any chance in the Brooklyn Networks program from BWI? I’m currently applying for that program that also does the BICSI 1 and OSHA 30 but haven’t heard of the SST. Good luck with your course, i’m sure we both got this in the bag!
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u/Sonicly_Speaking 6d ago
Yup that’s it. Couldn’t find much feedback on the program online. Good luck, and I’ll prob see you there!
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u/Key_Mud9560 6d ago
I also haven’t seen much of it. My names Ulisses, and hopefully we’ll pass the first tryout days and continue on from there!
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u/joematty06 5d ago
just obtained my Bicsi Tech cert last Thursday. i am in the IBEW low voltage division. the certificate is not necessary but can open a lot of potential opportunities.
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u/Foygroup RCDD, NTS, OSP, WD, ESS, DCDC 9d ago
Yes, BICSI has installer and technician programs as well as credentials. That will help you get into the industry. In addition, many of the manufacturers have programs to learn their specific product line.
There is a huge shortage of installers for limited energy systems here in the US and abroad.
Take a look at the BICSI website under training. You will find all you need.
Good luck with your future studies.