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]]>This fiber optic installation training course is designed for those who layout, install or maintain fiber optic cabling systems. It identifies you as a fiber optic installer able to demonstrate a practical knowledge of fiber optic theory, codes, standards and practices widely accepted in the fiber optics industry. In addition, this training incorporates two days of individual hands-on training validating fiber optic installer skills, including fiber terminations, cable preparations, fusion splicing, OTDR and optical loss testing. These skills are applicable to all the requirements to safely and competently install, maintain and test fiber optic cabling systems.
TFS will return to El Paso on April 10!
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]]>As part of their plans to provide Gig-Speed fiber across Minnesota, Nuvera selected The Fiber School to train and certify 35 technicians across the region.
During a three-week span in September, The Fiber School conducted 6 days of live lecture training via Teams, then went on location and conducted two weeks of in person hands on training. The classes were held in Prior Lake, MN, Hutchinson, MN and New Ulm, MN. During that time The Fiber School taught The Certified Fiber Installer class (TR-CFI).
The Fiber School provided each student with tools and equipment to use during the course. Students completed hands-on labs that replicate the testing and termination required to install fiber optic networks and learned proper procedures with interactive lab exercises which prepare them for the work they will have to do upon completion of the course.
The Fiber School was honored to be chosen by Nuvera to provide this training and is scheduled for additional training in 2023.
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QUAKERTOWN, PA – June 21, 2021 — The Fiber School is pleased to offer ODM certification through its partnership with Ripley Tools. The ODM® certification validates a technician understands the appropriate test procedures to maintain the functionality of ODM test equipment and avoid unnecessary damage.
ODM is known for providing durable, dependable and accurate equipment, professional product training and 24-hour technical support. Since 1936 Ripley Tools has been proudly designing, manufacturing and assembling quality products. Ripley is the worldwide leading manufacturer of wire and cable preparation tools for the CATV, Fiber Optic, Electrical, Home Integration, Telecom and Utility Markets under the brands Miller®, Cablematic®, UtilityTool® and now ODM®.
With the merger of the ODM® brand and the cohesion of the two product lines, Ripley Tools hopes to establish an even stronger global brand within the market, upholding their place as the go-to brand for all things fiber and cable preparation. All new ODM® products will now be launched under the Miller® brand in 2021, and existing products will be transitioned over the next nine months. To learn more about Ripley visit their website www.ripley-tools.com
About The Fiber School
The Fiber School established in 2008 provides over 50 courses in over 30 locations across the United States and around the world. The Fiber School offers online, in-person, onsite and custom courses for individuals and organizations. The Fiber School is excited to partner with Ripley adding their fiber scoping certification to The Fiber School portfolio. To learn more about The Fiber School visit our site www.thefiberschool.com
Contact The Fiber School
If you are interested in gaining your ODM Certification from The Fiber School, reach out to us via the form below.
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Job Outlook (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
| Quick Facts: Line Installers and Repairers | |
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| $65,700 per year $31.59 per hour |
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| High school diploma or equivalent | |
| None | |
| Long-term on-the-job training | |
The average pay range for a Fiber Optics Installer varies greatly (by as much as $35,000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience. (ZipRecruiter)
Fiber optic technicians install and repair fiber optic cables used for telecommunications and the internet. They are responsible for laying underground cables in trenches, pulling cables in conduits, running tests and troubleshooting equipment.
About Jasper County Center
The Jasper County Center is located in Bay Springs, Mississippi. The center provides academic, career and technical, workforce, and community classes to the citizens of Jasper County and the surrounding areas. The mission is to provide competency-based educational programs, which provide methods of instruction based on student acquisition of academic knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and occupational-specific skills. Programs will focus on meeting the needs of industry and other institutional constituents. Faculty efforts will prepare students with skills, knowledge, and confidence to enter and progress in their chosen career field, and become economically independent, productive, and contributing members of society. For more information please contact the center at 601-477-5473.
Get Started at Jones College
For more information on Jones College’s offerings, contact Keri Read at 601-477-5473 or email Keri.Read@jcjc.edu.
Contact The Fiber School
If you are an educational facility and you want to add professional fiber optic certification and training to your curriculum, reach out to us via the form below.
Sources
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/telecommunications-equipment-installers-and-repairers-except-line-installers.htm (visited February 25, 2021).
“Fiber Optics Installer Salary.” ZipRecruiter, ZipRecruiter, Inc., www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Fiber-Optics-Installer-Salary. Accessed 25 Mar. 2021.
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CORYDON, IN – November 2, 2020 — The Fiber School has partnered with Harrison County Lifelong Learning to offer companies in Indiana a complete suite of fiber optic training courses that feature real-world hands-on labs for splicing and testing from beginner to professional. Our first co-training with Harrison County Lifelong Learning provided custom training and certification to a group of technicians from a local communication company. By partnering with Harrison County Lifelong Learning, The Fiber School is able to reach more prospective students, keep training local, and help Indiana communities grow their workforce of skilled, experienced, fiber network technicians.
The Fiber School certifies thousands of general contractors, utility workers, communications companies, service providers, and electrical contractors yearly. Fiber optic certification ensures technicians have obtained the theory, skills, and real-world knowledge necessary to competently install, maintain, and troubleshoot fiber optic networks. Careers in fiber optic networking are on the rise due to the increasing demand for bandwidth, Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G deployment. The Fiber School has partnered with several postsecondary education and technical institutes to help deliver fiber optic training and certification, some of which also give educational credits.
RELATED LINKS
- Custom Fiber Optic Training
- On-Site Fiber Optic Technician (FOT) Training for Power and Energy Company
- Getting Started in Fiber – Every Skill Level and Budget
Harrison County Lifelong Learning partners with several educational institutions and community resources to increase the skills and abilities of local citizens while empowering and enriching their lives in an effort to promote a lifetime of learning.
For more information on Harrison County Lifelong Learning’s offerings, contact Tom Fields at tom@harrisonlifelonglearning.com or visit Harrison County Lifelong Learning’s website at https://www.harrisonlifelonglearning.com/.
To partner with The Fiber School in delivering fiber optic training and certification at your institution or company, contact Sonny Hunt, COO of The Fiber School at sonny.hunt@fiberoptic.com.
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Ubiquiti Wireless Classes
The Fiber School now offers wireless classes on Ubiquiti products, platforms and services with varying scope and level expertise. Begin or develop your career in the Broadband (ISP), Enterprise, and Solar industries.
View our course offerings below and click sign up to enroll.
Seating is limited and classes fill up quickly.
Ubiquiti Broadband Wireless Admin (TR-UBWA)
The Ubiquiti Broadband Wireless Admin course is a two-day, in-class training course that teaches the most important concepts in Outdoor Wireless Networking, with special emphasis on how to design, build, manage, and troubleshoot WISP networks.
- April 6 – 7, 2020 Quakertown, PA $1,595
- April 20 – 21, 2020 Las Vegas, NV $1,595
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Ubiquiti Enterprise Wireless Admin (TR-UEWA)
The Ubiquiti Enterprise Wireless Admin course is a two-day, in-class training course focused on the most important concepts in Enterprise Wireless Networking, with special emphasis on best practices for designing/managing UniFi WLANs.
- April 8 – 9, 2020 Quakertown, PA $1,595
- April 22 – 23, 2020 Las Vegas, NV $1,595
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Ubiquiti Broadband Routing & Switching Specialist (TR-UBRSS)
The Ubiquiti Broadband Routing & Switching Specialist (UBRSS) course is a three-day, in-class training course designed to teach core protocols and technologies used in today’s Internet Service Provider networks. The curriculum contains practical, real-world WISP examples as well as hands-on lab activities using EdgeMAX hardware.
- April 13 – 15, 2020 Quakertown, PA $2,295
- April 27 – 29, 2020 Las Vegas, NV $2,295
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Ubiquiti Broadband Routing & Switching Admin (TR-UBRSA)
The Ubiquiti Broadband Routing & Switching Admin (UBRSA) course a two-day course designed for professionals in the Service Provider market that seek hands-on experience configuring EdgeMAX products. The lab activities in this course teach real-world deployment scenarios involving STP, VLANs, Policy-Based Routing, advanced OSPF, intro-to-BGP.
- April 16 – 17, 2020 Quakertown, PA $1,995
- April 30 – May 1, 2020 Las Vegas, NV $1,995
Sign Up
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]]>While Kansas City’s tech scene may still be overshadowed by those in other American cities, Matthew Marcus, Executive director of the Kansas City Startup Foundation, says Google Fiber has helped foster growth.
“I’ll say that we like to classify several things as ‘BGF’ and ‘AGF’ — ‘before Google Fiber’ and ‘after Google Fiber,’ kinda strange,” he says. “We’re not Silicon Valley, we’re not Austin, we’re not Denver yet, but we’re also not, you know, Podunk Flyover Cowtown either.” – Matthew Marcus (original article: https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2017/11/08/google-fiber-kansas-city)
However,
“While many Kansas City residents enjoy the blazing internet speeds afforded by Google Fiber or area cable companies, including Xfinity and Spectrum, some local rural areas remain in the dark ages when it comes to the World Wide Web. Spring Hill, which is located in southern Johnson County/Miami County on the Kansas side of the metro, has the third-slowest rural internet in the country, according to a recent national study.” (source: https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/spring-hills-internet-speeds-rank-among-slowest-in-nation)
Aging resources, including copper cables, are to blame for inadequate rural broadband. While Google Fiber and other high-speed providers made a home in Kansas City, providing access to residents from entertainment streaming to the ability to do homework online, there are dozens of suburbs in the metropolitan area still looking to get up-to-speed. There is a big initiative across the country to bring access to digital services to rural America. The next decade should roll out new ways to bring affordable high-speed internet to more homes and businesses. Fiber Optic Installers, Technicians, Designers, Engineers, City Planners and more, should expect to a part of more discussions working towards a smart city infrastructure.
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With smart city status in Pittsburgh’s future, fiber network installations are imminent. Prepare yourself by adding fiber optic installation skills to your portfolio. Attend The Fiber School’s Certified Fiber Optic Installer training course October 28 – 29 and gain the necessary skills and certification to become Pittsburgh’s newest fiber installer. Read more or register now: http://ow.ly/JIdc50vH3uw
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FiberOptic.com is excited to announce that three of its courses have been reviewed by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) and are now eligible for NETA CTDs (Continuing Technical Development Credits).
Level 2 NETA certified technicians are required to earn 24 CTDs credits every 3 years to maintain their certification. Level 3 and 4 NETA certified technicians are required to earn 48 CTD credits every three years to maintain their certification. For more information about the CTD program and requirements, please contact the NETA office at neta@netaworld.org or 888-300-6382.
The following FiberOptic.com courses have been reviewed by the CTD Review Committee:
Course Title: Certified Fiber Optic Installer
Course Provider: FiberOptic.com
Decision: APPROVED
CTDs: 8
Course Title: Fiber Optic Utilities Specialized Installer
Course Provider: FiberOptic.com
Decision: APPROVED
CTDs: 8
Course Title: Fiber Optic Technician
Course Provider: FiberOptic.com
Decision: APPROVED
CTDs: 8
FAQs
Q. What is a NETA Certified Technician?
A. NETA Certified Technicians are technicians who are employed by a NETA Accredited Company and who have achieved NETA Certification at Level III or Level IV through successful completion of the NETA examinations and meet continuing education, training, and years of experience requirements. Level II Assistant Technicians have also passed an examination and meet training and years of experience requirements. To learn more about the specific requirements for each level of certification, please click here.
Q. How do I find a NETA Certified Technician?
A. NETA Certified Technicians must be employed by a NETA Accredited Company in order to be considered to have a valid certification card. To locate a NETA Accredited Company in your area, please click here.
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On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, The Fiber School attended a career fair at Houtzdale state correctional institution. We took a tour of the facility and saw firsthand the vocational training that has been developed to help inmates re-enter society and to reduce the rate of recidivism, the tendency of a convicted criminal to re-offend.
At the fair, we had the opportunity to talk and take questions about the growing job opportunities that currently exist in the fiber optic industry (Alumni Job Portal). We would like to thank Houtzdale for inviting us to the event and we look forward to attending again next year. The Fiber School currently has fiber optic programs in several PA state correctional institutions and prisons.
More Info on The Fiber School’s Correctional Institution Programs: http://learnfiberoptic.com/training-solutions/correctional-institution-programs/
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