SQT-01
Telecom Network Fundamentals, 2G – 5G
Understand mobile network architecture and the role of every piece of equipment installed on site.
Objectives and outline
- Architecture: radio access, transmission, core network
- 2G to 5G generations and their equipment (BTS, NodeB, eNodeB, gNodeB)
- Site units: BBU, RRU/AAU, antennas, power, transmission
- RF basics: frequency, power (dBm), losses, coverage
- Assessment: 20-question MCQ, 70% pass mark
1 day · 7 hFoundationNo prerequisites
SQT-02
Radio Planning and Site Survey
Carry out a complete, usable site survey first time, in line with operator requirements.
Objectives and outline
- Link budget, azimuth, tilt, antenna height
- Preparation: survey pack, GPS, compass, inclinometer, rangefinder, PPE
- On site: coordinates, panoramic photos, equipment locations, cable routes, power
- TSSR report: structure, drawings, bill of materials, checklist
- Assessment: writing a survey report scored against a grid
1 day · 7 hIntermediateRequires SQT-01
SQT-03
Antenna Systems and RX Reception
Master the antenna line and understand how each installation defect degrades the received signal.
Objectives and outline
- Multiband antennas, RET, ±45° cross-polarisation
- Transmission line: losses, connectors, bend radius
- Measurements: VSWR, return loss, DTF, PIM
- Reception: sensitivity, diversity, RSSI imbalance
- Assessment: MCQ + interpretation of 3 measurement traces
1 day · 7 hIntermediateRequires SQT-01
SQT-04
Installation Standards and Site Equipment
Install a site that meets vendor and operator standards, first time (First Time Right).
4 hands-on workshops
- 04-1 Antenna system installation: brackets, torque, azimuth, tilt, labelling
- 04-2 RRU/RRH: DC power, CPRI fibre, connector inspection
- 04-3 Feeders, jumpers and connectors: routing, VSWR and PIM measurements
- 04-4 Grounding, lightning protection and multi-layer weatherproofing
- Practical assessment on a training rig or pilot site + MCQ
3 days · 21 hHands-onRequires SQT-01
SQT-05
Quality Control and Site Audit
Implement self-inspection and auditing to deliver sites accepted with no punch list.
Objectives and outline
- Quality checklist for each site type
- Audit: sampling, classification of non-conformities
- Acceptance pack: photos, measurements, as-built
- KPIs: First Time Right rate, punch-list rate, time to close
- Assessment: simulated audit on a real photo pack
1 day · 7 hAdvancedRequires SQT-04
SQT-06
Organisation, Quality and Cost per Site
Link organisation and field quality to the subcontractor's financial performance.
Objectives and outline
- Roles and responsibilities (RACI) on a rollout project
- Communication, reporting and escalation with the main contractor
- Cost per site and cost of poor quality
- Workshop: simulation on a batch of sites, before and after a quality plan
- Assessment: costed case study presented as a group
1 day · 7 hManagementNo prerequisites