Information Network Cabling

Designing and installing cable systems for telecommunication and network communications.

Why is this skill important?

The occupations related to “Information Network Cabling” are deeply related to the technology that supports modern information societies in which lives can be more comfortable and sustainable.

All technologies that are utilizing AI, Big data, and Cloud services, and that are deeply penetrating our lives, are based on high-quality information networks. The infrastructure to enable this depends on “Information Network Cabling”.

Information network cabling comprises the construction of the infrastructure of telecommunication networks such as those for data centres, mobile networks, Local Area Networks (LANs), Cable TV (CATV), industrial automation, and building automation. With the progress of the information society in recent years, the scope of work has expanded greatly, and expertise in the Internet of Things (IoT), and in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connectivity is also becoming ever more important.

This role of information network cabling technician is complex, and requires detailed specialized knowledge in order, independently, to design and install networks that meet clients’ needs and conform to recognized industry standards. The technician will create the foundations for the network, install cables appropriate for the intended use, maintain, test, and commission the network.

Communications networks are crucial to the efficiency of business and commerce. Network failure can result in wasted time and lost revenue. Robust and reliable communications networks are therefore critical to business success.

The technician/installer may work for either a telecommunication or an electrical installation company. They will install network cabling for businesses both large and small, or for domestic users, for services such as cable TV, telephone, and broadband installations.

Location

Kyoto, Japan

15–18 October 2022

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Rank	Medal	Result	Competitor	Country/Region
1.	Gold	779	Toru Ebihara	Japan
2.	Silver	764	Honghao Zhang	China
3.	Bronze	727	Junseo Oh	Korea
4.	Medallion for Excellence	719	Vaisakh Poomangalathil	India
5.	Medallion for Excellence	716	CRISTIAN JIOVANNY GUARIN ACEVEDO	Colombia
6.	Medallion for Excellence	700	Ho Cheong NG	Hong Kong, China
6.	Medallion for Excellence	700	Tom ANON	France
8.		695	CHIH-YING YEN	Chinese Taipei
9.		691	Truong Thanh Khang	Vietnam
10.		679	EDITO JR. LAURON	Philippines
11.		675	Abraham Mundengo	Zambia
12.		672	MAXIM PODTIKHOV	Kazakhstan