Pictured above: Andy Watts (Webro), Robert Jones, Kevin
Dawson, Les Hampson, Robert Calaz (CAI)
Nottingham-based bespoke and composite cable and connectors
supplier, Webro, is helping the Confederation of Aerial Industries
(CAI) to roll-out specialised connectorisation techniques in order
to enhance the UK's future cable installations.
The introduction of widespread and comprehensive
connectorisation skills is expected to significantly reduce the
number of systems failures in cable installations throughout the
country, of which 30 per cent are accounted for by poorly fitted or
inappropriate connectors.
Roger Webster, managing director of Webro, commented: "We are
very pleased to work alongside the CAI to provide this service to
cable professionals, as there was no specialised training in
connectorisation previously available.
"It is vital that connectors are installed to the highest
possible standards, to minimise the volume of service call-outs and
system down time, which can be particularly disruptive and
sometimes dangerous in public places."
Earlier in the year, Webro trained CAI tutors at its
headquarters in best practice connector application and selection,
so that this knowledge could be passed on to trainee installers on
either the Practical Application of Integrated Reception Systems
(IRS) course or the Basic TV Aerial and Satellite Installer
course.
Kevin Dawson, assessment and training executive at CAI, added:
"We are committed to raising standards within the industry and
ensuring that our members have access to specialised training is
integral to that. We are delighted to work with Webro to build on
our existing offering, so that our members have access to the some
of the most comprehensive cables and connectors training available
in the world."
The CAI is the recognised body for the aerial and satellite
industry and has estimated that 250 of its students will go on to
receive the training in 2011, which involves elements on the
manufacture process, correct preparation methods, tooling and
techniques to achieve the highest standards of cable
installation.
Webro is the only organisation officially qualified to offer
connectorisation training as certified by Europe's leading
connector manufacturer, Denmark-based Corning Cabelcon.
Webro has a 30-year legacy in the coaxial, telecom, security and
fibre optic industries, and also supplies coaxial cables to the top
five UK TV and satellite distributors. Webro's high quality
products and services have enabled it to sell enough coaxial cable
to stretch around the world.