The FIA have worked with the JIB* to develop a fibre optics
related endorsement under the ECS**. If you do not already have
a CSCS-based card and feel that you have appropriate experience
please consider accreditation as a "Optical Fibre Datacomms
Specilaist".
* Joint Industry Board for
the Electrical Contracting Industry ** Electrotechnical Certification
Scheme (part of the Construction Skill Certificat0ion Scheme)
Scope
Installation
of optical fibre, balanced, coaxial and
other cables commonly used in structured/generic
cabling systems Installation
of all necessary cable tray, ladder rack,
trunking and conduit as well as any
associated connection units Installation
of cable management systems and
transmission equipment within
cabinets, racks etc Jointing,
termination, testing and fault finding on
optical fibre cables Installation
of earthing and bonding cables