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THE FIA QUALIFICATION SCHEME - CERTIFIED TRAINERS KNOWLEDGE


The FIA is concerned that Certified Trainers shall have the full and rounded knowledge of fibre optics that is not necessarily gained from experience alone. For example some engineers work in just one section of the industry and so are not so well versed with other sections of the fibre optics and cabling industry, despite many years of experience.

Certified Trainers are required to pass a written FIA examination (CTE). The CTE syllabus is based on the use of optical fibres and cables in common telecommunications (including data) applications. The "pass" mark will be set at a high level to reflect the fact that trainers should have a good knowledge of optical fibre cabling in such standard applications.



Emphasis will be based on applicants being able to demonstrate a correct understanding rather than an ability to
memorise facts and figures. The expected subject content of the CTE can be summarised as:
light basics
optical fibre theory/ light propagation
optical fibre performance parameters
optical fibre types:
- IEC and ITU generic specifications
fundamentals of optical fibre cables
principles of joining fibres
connecting hardware principles
connecting hardware performance
parameters
fusion splicing basics
photonic/fibre optic components
- basic principles
basic/advanced optical fibre testing

 


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