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A Fiber Optic Installer has a general understanding of inside plant optical fiber installation, connectorization, splicing, and testing, is familiar with optical fiber, connector and splice performance characteristics described in TIA/EIA-568B. A Fiber Optic Installer can perform connector endface evaluation as described in TIA/EIA-455-57B, is proficient in optical loss testing as described in TIA/EIA-526-14A, and understands the installation requirements described in articles 770 and 250 of the National Electrical Code. A fiber Optic Installer is proficient at the installation of connectors on various types' fiber of optic cables using various types of epoxies, and can perform mechanical and fusion splicing.
Fiber Optics Installer—Outside Plant (FOI-OSP) An Outside Plant Fiber Optics Installer has an understanding of Passive Optical networks as defined in ITU-T G.983 and single-mode optical fiber as defined in ITU-G.652. A FOI-OSP can skillfully perform splicing and prepare a splice closure. Using an OTDR, a FOI-OSP can analyze FTTH signatures, measure reflectance, test splitters, and identify faults. A FOI-OSP can also perform optical loss testing on splitters and FTTH installations. This certification is designed for Installer as well as Technicians working in the Outside Plant field studying the "Physical" layer of the OSI model.
A Fiber Optics Technician has a full understanding of inside plant optical fiber, connector, and splice performance characteristics as described in ITA/EIA-568B and can use these performance characteristics to create a worst case power budget for a fiber optic cable plant. A FOT can proficiently perform optical loss testing as described in TIA/EIA-526-14A and perform connector endface evaluation as described in TIA/EIA-455-57B. Using an OTDR, a FOT can effectively locate faults in a fiber optic cable, mated connector pair, or splice as well as evaluate optical fiber performance, mated connector pair performance, or splice performance for compliance with TIA/EIA-568B.
The Electronics Technicians Association 40-hour certified Fiber Optics Designer (FOD) training program is an optical designer certification that will provide an in-depth knowledge of optical local area networks. This certification covers all aspects of a successful fiber optic system design from network protocols, network configurations, optical cabling, industry communications standards, determination of fiber count, hardware selection, splicing/termination methods, and cable system testing and documentation. All that is learned in class is put into practice through multiple and intensive case studies. The ETA certified Fiber Optics Designer program provides detailed instruction and practice of Local Area Network fiber optic design. Successful completion of the program will result in the trainee being certified as a Fiber Optics Designer from Electronics Technicians Association.
ETA Data Cabling
Installers are expected to know the basic concepts
of copper cabling installation and service, which
are then applicable to all the procedures required
to safely and competently install communications
cabling. Once a DCI has acquired these skills,
abilities and knowledge, s/he is prepared to enter
employment in the telecommunications cabling field.
With minimal training in areas unique to the special
requirements of specific products or systems
designs, the ETA Data Cabling Installer should
become a profitable and efficient part of the
workforce.
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