to be replaced with New Signal Reception Systems in Single Dwelling qualification

to be replaced with New Signal Reception Systems in Single Dwelling qualification

This Optic Fibre Installation course is a new award in the FETAC Telecommunications group of training courses, and will become one of the most important courses to complete by those wanting to move into a career focusing on fibre optic cabling, splicing and jointing.

You may already be an engineer but have no formal qualification because you have completed on the job training. You may believe your years of experience qualify you. However more and more companies, councils, universities etc, are requiring companies, contractors, engineers and their employees to have formal qualifications, regardless whether you have completed manufacturers training or not.


Online training and DVD training on its own cannot replace hands on practical, it has no industry approval and is valueless.

However to enable a focus on practical activity when you attend at our training centre, we are providing some of the required theory in a distance home learning format. If your working and have family commitments, Don't be concerned in the slightest about time pressure. We provide you with plenty of time to complete this and an easy to follow study plan.


Our centre has been put together so that you gain the maximum benefit from the course. We will train you to do the job, not just gain a piece of paper.

Contents of the Optic Fibre Installation Technician Training Programme

This course is made up of a number of different sections/subjects of learning For the FETAC level6 Minor Award. Some theory is studied by you at home.

Once you have completed all the review questions in the material to be studied at home, You then attend our training facility for the classroom and practical activities. Don't worry we take you through the material you have already studied at home as part of the revision process before you take any of the course assessments.

Objectives and Learning Outcomes

After learners that meet the course entrance criteria have completed a mix of distance, classroom and practical learning. In order for learners to work as a Fibre Optic Cabling Installation Technician. They will be able to understand or complete the following..

• Recognise the hazards associated with optic fibre systems.
• Describe the electromagnetic spectrum and the transmission of optical waves.
• Explain the principles of light transmission in optical fibres
• Describe the structure of optical fibre and fibre cables and the range of services provided via fibre networks.
• Describe the basic principles of communications systems.
• Describe the basic principles of data communication.
• Demonstrate the range of skills required to install fibre cables.
• Demonstrate the skills and procedures involved with identifying and recording the identity of cables and fibres.
• Perform a range of fibre splicing techniques including mechanical fusion and connectorised joints.
• Use standardised techniques for the management of fibres and cables in enclosures.
• Perform and record a range of network measurements employing standardized procedures.
• Apply fibre installation techniques in a range of network contexts.
• Interpret and implement technical instructions.
• Exercise substantial personal autonomy in variety of service provision environments.