The BICSI RCDD—A Professional Credential of Design Knowledge
The Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) credential is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated knowledge in the design, integration and implementation of telecommunications and data communications transport systems and related infrastructure. The RCDD credential is achieved by passing a rigorous examination and maintained by meeting continuing education requirements and by frequent interaction with other members of the ITS community. An RCDD is uniquely positioned to create the detailed design of new systems and/or the integration of a design into an existing system. The RCDD credential is globally recognized within the ITS industry.
Whether you are a contractor, an architect or a facility owner, having an RCDD on staff offers you important professional advantages: RCDD staffing is required or requested by many private and governmental organizations as part of the bidding criteria. The RCDD is independently tested. You know the BICSI RCDD has passed a rigorous test; you may need to test the knowledge of the uncertified designer. Through BICSI RCDD training, the RCDD receives instruction on both design and project management. You get a designer and a project manager in one employee.
What Does the BICSI-Certified ITS Professional Have to Offer You?
Knowledge
-Every RCDD has successfully completed and passed an extensive exam on the fundamentals of telecommunications distribution design.
-BICSI Installers and Technicians undergo both written and practical (“hands-on”) testing in the proper installation of cabling systems.
Continuing Education
-BICSI-certified ITS professionals must keep their knowledge current to maintain their credentials.
-RCDD’s are required to renew every three years, earning 45 hours of continuing education AND attending at least one BICSI conference where they share knowledge and experiences with their industry peers, as well as participate in industry updates.
-Installers and Technicians must earn 12 hours of continuing education every two years.
-Continuing education can be obtained by attending BICSI courses that focus on the latest techniques in telecommunications cabling installation.
Compliance
-BICSI RCDD’s, Commercial Installers and Technicians are tested on their working knowledge of industry codes and standards that are applicable in their region. They are also taught the importance of local and international codes and best practices. By gaining knowledge of standards, codes and proper installation and design practices, BICSI professionals have demonstrated the ability to understand the entire scope of a project and have been tested in the installation and design of vendor-neutral cabling systems.
-The BICSI RCDD program is competence-driven with industry credibility. RCDD’s assist in providing flexible, scalable, future-ready transport systems.
-RCDD’s maintain a structured ongoing education program to accommodate new and emerging technology.
-End users/architects/general contractors request RCDD’s at the conceptual/design stage.
-RCDDs seek to add value to end users/building owners to leverage their infrastructure assets and maximize their return on investment (ROI).
-RCDDs have regular access to a network of ITS professionals and global resources.
-RCDDs provide project management services for a proper design, seeking to provide a more reliable infrastructure installation.
-RCDDs assess their customer(s) present and future needs and facilitate other appropriate telecommunications specialties/services.
-RCDDs coordinate with appropriate building disciplines (i.e. electrical and mechanical).
-RCDDs have received training to employ “best practices” in this global industry.
(The information on this page is from the BICSI website (www.bicsi.org). We encourage you to visit this and other websites to learn about the changing ITS industry.)