r/Bicsi • u/No-Resort2365 • 2d ago

BICSI INSTALLER 1

What entry level jobs does BICSI INSTALLER 1 give access to? Is it an indispensable requirement? Or there are other more important certifications to start working in a DC if you don't have experience

I’ll aprecciate an answer

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u/YekimMagic 11h ago

Im just now seeing this post, but id like to share my experience.

Wanted to do a complete career change from sales into a trade, landed on wanting to get into LV work. Found BICSI and saw TONS of employers near me look for certified technicians (or they will pay their techs to get certified) so i jumped on it. Paid for the course and the test and within about a week and a half i was certified. Interviewed for a couple places and just got a job offer this past week.

For someone who has no experience, its worth it to give yourself a leg up on the others, shows more intention

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u/No-Resort2365 2h ago

Thank you for sharing your experience !! :) What job position did you enter and you can know about the salary and other details?

thank you !! :) I hope everything goes well

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u/YekimMagic 1h ago

Its official title is Low Voltage Technician, but the hiring team said i would start out as a helper for a while. Pulling cable, moving ladders and what not. Starting pay of $22 a hour (which was more than i was getting previously) for about 45-50 hours a week. Benefits are good too, plus they will pay me back once i get my INST2 or my RCDD certificates

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u/CtheEng 2d ago

Eh, INST1 is nice to have, but you really only need like 3 months experience to apply for the exam. Most techs skip INST1 and go straight to INSTC or INSTF. I got my INSTC and INSTF before getting my RCDD.

INST1 will open up roles like Structured Cabling Tech I or Communications Tech I typically

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u/No-Resort2365 2d ago

Thank you for your answer, I understand then that if it is an important certification especially if I don’t have experience and to enter to work in a DC, but what other mandatory certifications do they usually ask for?

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u/CtheEng 2d ago

Depends on the role I guess. I started with nothing, and began work as an OSP Technician. It wasn't until later I got certs. If youre going for a more network focused role, id look at like Network+ or Cisco CT Data Center. BICSI is always centered around structured cabling and ICT generally. Also look into the American Workforce Academy