Critical Communications & Infrastructure Programme (Police 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

The TETRA System - An Overview

Course Modules:

• Introduction to TETRA
  
• TETRA Services
  
• TETRA Network Components
  
• TETRA Network Architecture
  
• Air Interface
  
• Radio Procedures
  
• TETRA System Capacity
  
• Direct Mode Operation (DMO)
  
• Security Aspects of TETRA

Radio Network Surveys

Course Modules:

• Cellular Radio Principles
• GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G Networks
• Wi-Fi Radio Networks
• Radio Measurements
• Idle Mode Activity for Mobile Devices
• Connected Mode Activities for Mobile Devices
• Tools for Radio Surveys
• Guidance for Radio Network Surveys

WiFi Engineering Overview

Course Modules:

• Wireless LAN Technologies and Standards
• 802.11 PHY
• MAC Frame Structures
• MAC Procedures
• Security
• Wi-Fi Troubleshooting

About City & Guilds Assured

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:  £2,995 (+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 [email protected] for more information.