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Taking the decision to train the right people on the specifics of data centres rather than only recruiting those that had prior experience immediately increases the pool of potential candidates . Many have heard the term ‘ data centre ’ although some do not fully understand the range of trades and skills involved in operating one . For example , we are aware of trained commercial electricians who have simply never considered working in a data centre . Per ’ s story below is typical .
Per was a partner in an electrical installation company and had 20 years ’ experience as a skilled electrician .
He was looking for something new to take his career forward but until he saw the opportunity to join the Critical Infrastructure Technician Apprenticeship programme he ’ d never considered working in a data centre . Now , through a combination of distance learning provided by CNet and on-the-job experience , Per has attained the Certified Data Center Technician Professional ( CDCTP ) level 4 qualification recognised across the industry , and has a new and exciting career ahead of him .
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MANY HAVE HEARD THE TERM ‘ DATA CENTRE ’ ALTHOUGH SOME DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND THE RANGE OF TRADES AND SKILLS INVOLVED IN OPERATING ONE . www . intelligentdatacentres . com
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