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BICSI Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) Certification Exam

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BICSI BICSI Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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Phase 1: Advanced Copper Cable FundamentalsYou are here

Study cable categories, shielded systems, plenum requirements, and transmission principles.

20
hours
2

Phase 2: Installation and Termination Techniques

Master complex routing, 110 blocks, patch panels, cross-connects, and cable management.

25
hours
3

Phase 3: Testing, Standards, and Troubleshooting

Focus on certification testing, NEXT/return loss, ANSI/TIA-568, and fault isolation.

20
hours
4

Phase 4: Practice Exams and Hands-On Prep

Take timed practice exams and practice hands-on termination and testing tasks.

15
hours
Estimated total study time
80 hours
That's about 8 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the BICSI Installer 2 Copper Exam?

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Age
Education
BICSI Installer 1 certificate or equivalent copper cabling installation experience
Experience
Demonstrated hands-on copper cable installation experience
Additional Requirements
  • Confirm current certification-application and assessment requirements directly with BICSI

BICSI Installer 2 Copper Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-10 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE (written) + BICSI Training Delivery Specialist (hands-on)

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Retake Policy

Not published by BICSI in the current public sources reviewed

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$275-$375 (member/nonmember written exam)
Total Estimated Cost$375-$575
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What You'll Study

10 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

BICSI Installer 2 Copper Exam Details

BICSI Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) Certification Exam

Administered by Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI)

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Not published by BICSI
Passing Score
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Questions
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Time Limit
$275 member / $375 nonmember (written exam); hands-on exam fee additional
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-100 hours
Prerequisites: BICSI Installer 1 (INST1) certificate or equivalent copper installation experience
Valid for: 3 years; requires continuing education credits (CECs) for recertification

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) content outline

Field Planning and ImplementationNot published

Site surveys, project documents, labeling plans, materials, and field-change control

Pathways and SpacesNot published

Pathway readiness, cable support, bend control, firestopping, and telecommunications-space organization

Pulling Copper CableNot published

Route preparation, payoff, pulling tension, lubricant compatibility, and cable protection

Copper TerminationNot published

Balanced-pair and coaxial termination, connecting hardware, shielding, and visual inspection

Copper SplicingNot published

Conductor identification, approved splice methods, protection, verification, and documentation

Copper TestingNot published

Wiremap, permanent-link and channel testing, insertion loss, return loss, and test records

TroubleshootingNot published

Systematic isolation of opens, shorts, split pairs, and performance failures

RetrofitsNot published

Existing-cable identification, cutover planning, pathway reuse, abandoned cable, and record updates

Integration and ConvergenceNot published

Structured cabling support for wireless, PoE, security, audiovisual, automation, and other ICT applications

Codes, Standards, and SafetyNot published

AHJ requirements, standards, manufacturer instructions, bonding, work safety, and as-built records

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