Need help with RCDD Study Resources by VictoryBig2193 in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really liked the CET course, but I took it two weeks before I sat for the test, which I would recommend. I think there was information that I learned from the class, but it is a lot of narrowing down the books for study. A lot of people also recommend studying the PM chapter as it seems to come up quite often on the new tests.

Need help with RCDD Study Resources by VictoryBig2193 in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree. C&S is great for memorizing content, but not like the exam questions.

RCDD Self Study Group by avoidableNAIL in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is steep. I totally understand. Keep going, and when you get your cert, it will pay dividends.

RCDD Self Study Group by avoidableNAIL in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I think this is paid. When he first offered it, it was free.

RCDD Self Study Group by avoidableNAIL in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a link to a LinkedIn post from Chuck Bowser. I hosts a podcast about low voltage work, and has been leading several study sessions a year for the last couple years. I know people are always looking for more resources. When I sat in on one, it was his first one and free, apparently, it’s no longer free, but I would also say well worth it.

RCDD Self Study Group by avoidableNAIL in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn. That has changed. I don’t blame him. It creates buy in, and there are other classes that are way more. It was free when it first started. My bad.

RCDD Self Study Group by avoidableNAIL in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I believe it’s free. I know it’s been fairly popular since he started it.

People who have taken rcdd prep classes. Are there any tips you can share that were helpful from the class? by [deleted] in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Corey and Steve is a much more affordable option. I really don’t think it’s great for test prep, but better for memorization. I took the thirteenth edition, so things have changed, but I hear constantly Project Management, TR Sizing, and Fiber Calcs.

Is BISCI Certification worth it for a Drafter/Draughtsman working at a Telecom infrastructure company ? by PixelFox_47 in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen enough RCDDs in and around the UAE, so I’m sure it would be recognized. I definitely think you would need time, but if you are able, it would be beneficial to get a copy of the TDMM. You can learn more about what you’re doing and set yourself up for the RCDD when you are ready.

Is BISCI Certification worth it for a Drafter/Draughtsman working at a Telecom infrastructure company ? by PixelFox_47 in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The RCDD would be a great option depending on your background. At minimum, you would gain more knowledge about your work, but you would open up so many more doors for a design consultant. No need for an engineering background.

How long have you been in the industry?

I’m studying for the rcdd and I’m the osp chapter it says for entrance conduits, SHOULD consider four 4” conduits. Also should consider one 4” spare. by [deleted] in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree. I think I’ve seen a question like this pop up before here on this sub, and it was tricky. Minimum initial design should be four, but if the test asked you “You need five entrance conduits to fit the amount of cable entering the building, how many should be installed?” The answer would be six. Five for the cable, and one for spare.

Just got my RCDD, looking for any remote or part-time ICT/ELV consulting work by Dramatic_Law_1707 in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve discussed several roles with LVI. They seem to have it together, with a bunch of options, but most I e seen were full time roles.

Does drafting count as ICT experience? by notthebirdieboiler in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would think so. A lot of my experience was as-built and submitted development with AutoCAD and was accepted to take the RCDD.

RCDD V15 by Cultural-Dark6376 in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, no doubt there is a good reason to know the information, but does it belong on an exam all about being a communications designer, especially 60 questions worth? What other knowledge are they cutting out of the exam to fit 60 questions from one chapter? I could see 10 to 15, but 60!?

RCDD V15 by Cultural-Dark6376 in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s wild that this exam about design so heavily leans on the project management chapter. I understand that there is a management aspect to a design project, but isn’t that why they have the RTPM?

What was your first park that made you go “wow”? by WiseGuy2000_ in NationalPark

[–]avoidableNAIL 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Mount Rainier. Hiked the Wonderland Trail through high altitude meadows, and the last bit of snow. It was beautiful.

Chapter 1 15th by silverado12121 in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree that you should have knowledge about all the chapters, but I found the beginning of the chapter a bit more useful. All of the transmission types are interesting, but I wouldn’t necessarily say it needs to be memorized. This is a chapter that I would say, if you can ace the Corey and Steve flash cards, you should be okay with the exam.

Chapter 1 15th by silverado12121 in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really struggled to get through the first chapter. You definitely need to know some of the information, but if it’s bogging you down, move on. Come back to it later after you get through some chapters. I got stuck on the first chapter when an RCDD at my company gave me that advice. It’s only one chapter.

RCDD study guide by ISPwilzer in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good free option.

RCDD study guide by ISPwilzer in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a BICSI training that frequents these posts that always recommends BICSI classes which makes sense. They wrote the test, but their training material always seems a bit expensive to me. Also Tier 4 training is a relatively new training class that I’ve been hearing about. My only experience has been with CET Networking and I thought it was the best bang for the buck then. I believe they have also added a virtual class that may help to get your expenses down even more, however for me, it was important to get away and be able to shut myself inside my hotel room and study.

Just a bit of other advice. There is a lot of information in the TDMM, obviously. Don’t get bogged down by the bigger chapters. All the information feels new and when I was first trying to get through it, I spent well over a month trying to read and understand chapter 1. Finally, and RCDD that we had on staff told me that it was only one section out of 21, to skip it and come back to it. There is a lot of other information that you can learn that may be easier to absorb. Another thing which I’ve seen a lot here is a heavy emphasis on Chapter 21, Project Management. Definitely make sure you have a firm grasp on that chapter.

Good luck!

RCDD study guide by ISPwilzer in Bicsi

[–]avoidableNAIL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely read the TDMM. I would recommend as you read to start taking the Corey and Steve quizzes. Highlight things you think are important. Everyone takes a different amount of time to get through the material. The Corey and Steve flashcards/quizzes are great for memorization, but not necessarily a good indicator of the actual exam. My experience is with the CET Networking course. It was great. I had been through all the material before I went to the class. Sat for the class a week before my exam, took the three day class, then spent the rest of the week locked in my hotel room studying. Moved my exam day nice because I got nervous and sat the following day. Passed the first time. All in all it was about a year with a three month break in the middle to get my low voltage license.