Hard Skills
AdvancedFusion SplicingThe act of joining two optical fibers end-to-end using heat from an electric arc to fuse them together, ensuring minimal light loss and signal reflection.
IntermediateOptical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) TestingThe use of an optoelectronic instrument to characterize an optical fiber by injecting light pulses and measuring the backscatter to identify faults and signal loss points.
BasicFiber Optic Cable PreparationThe precise process of stripping outer jackets, removing strength members, and cleaning buffer tubes to expose glass fibers without causing micro-bends or fractures.
IntermediateSchematic and Blueprint ReadingThe ability to interpret network design maps, splice diagrams, and engineering specifications to execute correct fiber routing and terminations.
IntermediateField Safety and Confined Space ComplianceAdherence to health and safety regulations specifically regarding work in manholes, utility vaults, and near high-voltage electrical lines.