DCT Certified Data Centre Technician Course – Oct
The DCT Data Centre Technician course is designed for technicians, engineers, and anyone planning to work in a data centre environment. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of data centre operations, enabling technicians to work effectively and minimize risk.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- In-depth knowledge of data centre operations
- Understanding of physical infrastructure
- Rapid fault identification and rectification
- Prevention of common issues
Course Overview
This course is ideal for technicians currently working in or aspiring to work in data centres. It is an excellent companion for staff whose managers have attended our Data Centre Operations Management Course (DCOM).
What Will You Learn?
This comprehensive course covers all aspects of data centre operations, including:
- Functions and types of data centres
- Essential factors: Power, Cooling, Cabling, Premises
- Standards, certification, and compliance
- Detailed physical infrastructure overview
- Key operational parameters
- Crucial processes and procedures and the technician’s role
- Maintenance essentials: What, how, and when
- Key considerations for installing new equipment (IT and infrastructure)
Simply the Best Learning Experience
Our instructors bring extensive practical experience, having seen new facilities every month. They are actively involved in developing European and American data centre standards, ensuring the course content is always up-to-date.
Learning Reinforcement
- Regular quizzes
- Final exam to confirm learning and progress
Who Should Take This Course?
- Technicians currently working in data centres
- Individuals aspiring to work in data centres
Get Certified – Certificate and Logo
Upon completing the DCT Data Centre Technician course and passing the exam, you will be awarded a certificate and the right to use the DCT logo and designation after your name. The certificate is valid for three years, after which renewal requires passing a renewal exam and maintaining an active course subscription. Renewal reminders will be sent near the certificate expiry.
Course Content
Introduction to Data Centres
- What is a Data Centre
- Data centres vs computer rooms
- Different types of data centres
- International data centre standards
Understanding Fundamental Design Principles
- Certification and compliance
- Codes, regulations, and best practices
- Resilience models: N, N+1, 2N, Tiers/Ratings/Classes
- Building requirements
Management Organisation
- Roles of IT and Facilities
The Infrastructure
- IT systems installation: Servers, storage, networking, IT security
- Equipment specifications and installation
- Improving airflow and efficiency settings
Spaces and Places
- Location issues and capacity reduction
- Data centre space functions
- Raised access floors: Strength, standards, sealing, heights
Racks and Computer Room Layouts
- Hot and cold aisle concepts
- Server and communications racks
Power
- Overview of power systems
- Electrical infrastructure components
- Power factor, single vs. three-phase distribution
- Backup power: Generators and UPS
- Power distribution units, earthing, grounding, bonding
- Monitoring, measurement, periodic testing
Cooling
- Air conditioning and cooling principles
- Technologies and methods
- Airflow importance and management
- International cooling standards: ASHRAE, TIA, CIBSE
- Energy-saving techniques and efficiency metrics
Cabling
- Organising telecommunications rooms
- Cable maintenance and containment
Key Operational Parameters
- Optimum running conditions and limitations
Processes and the Technician’s Role
- Maintenance types: Reactive, preventative, predictive
- Organising and recording maintenance and stock
- Housekeeping and cleanliness
Monitoring
- Using BMS and DCIM
Incident Management
- Change management and approval
- Risk assessments, method statements, work permits
- Acceptance of work
Asset and Configuration Management
- Keeping an asset register
- Labelling and documentation
- Updating records and drawings
Capacity Management
- Planning for floor loading, physical space, power, and cooling
Health and Safety Management
- H&S self-assessment for data centres
- Fire engineering and system integration
Availability Management
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
Security and Fire Management
- Physical security and access control
- Fire plans and management
Energy and Resource Management
- Green metrics such as PUE
- Layout, power, and cooling for optimal efficiency
This course offers a holistic approach to data centre management, ensuring technicians are well-equipped to maintain and enhance data centre operations efficiently and safely.
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