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Career and Work Project Resources

Cleaning Connectors

Trainees cleaning connector.

Helpful Links

These links can help you advance your career or expertise. 

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Fiber Certification Organizations:

 

Fiber Industry Organizations​

How To Videos

Use these links for practical how-to videos on a variety of fiber tasks. We found these organizations explain techniques in everyday language with methods you can do.

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Product Reviews

Stay tuned here for product reviews. Want to know about a specific product? Let us know and will investigate

Signalfire AI-9 Splicer

We teach splicing using the Signalfire AI-9 (also known as Vevor), which several of our tech grads also use for fieldwork. This budget-friendly splicer has a built-in visual fault locator and optical power meter. It performs well for basic splicing tasks and needs electrode replacement after about 3000 splices. Pros: It is affordable ($600-$1100), lightweight (about 13 lbs), and comfortably handles 48ct splicing tasks. The splicer contains a good-quality cleaver. It's OPM and VFL provide convenience. Its lithium battery can be replaced affordably. The splicer comes with all necessary hand tools for splicing. Cons. It may not be suitable for high-volume splicing, it may not be shock-resistant, and it may stop working in extreme temperatures (hot or cold).

When we work on contracting projects, we regularly see Fujikura splicers. Our work performing moderate to high-volume splicing tasks requires hard-working splicers. We found Fujikura splicers meet our needs and have a strong reputation for reliability and quality. The company makes single and ribbon cable fusion splicers that handle many splicing tasks. A common model we see in fieldwork is the Fujikura 90s Fusion splicer. Pros: Reliable performance and comfortably handles 96ct splicing tasks. These splicers come with stripping tools, a cleaver, a lithium-ion battery, a charger, a USB cable, and a power cord. Price range, new: $11,000+.Price range, used/refurbished: $6800. Cons: None

Fujikura 90s, Single Fiber Fusion Splicer

Fujikura 90R, Ribbon Fiber Fusion Splicer

We are seeing the use of ribbon splicers becoming more common in field work. The hard-working, reliable Fujikura 90R delivers on expectations like its single fiber cousin. Fujikura 90S. The splicer enjoys a good reputation among fiber "operators such as, Buckeye, Comcast, Charter, Cox, Mediacom, Rogers, Spectrum, and Suddenlink, plus well-known industry consultants with vast professional experience," according to a review at Fiber Optic Center. Pros: Splicing accessories: cleaver, stripper, lithium battery, AC power cord, wrench Pitch Conversion Holder: allows V-groove pitch change from 200um to 250um Handles moderate to high volume splicing Cons: High-end splicer, may not be suitable for low volume splicing Pricing: $10,000+

Job & Project Postings

​Ongoing Career and Work Services

Cable Bar: www.cabl.com. This site has job openings and project listings for technicians and contractors.

Recruiter. Samantha Bolin. Email: ssmith44@tecksystems. Phone: (919) 379-8303

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Job Postings.​

Check here for job postings and project leads. Job postings may expire. Please contact the recruiter or company directly for the latest information and position details.

Upcoming FiberNexxt Classes

View our upcoming classes and sign up today! Call us if you have any questions. You can take our classes live in our classroom (C) or online (O) on weekdays and weekends. Sign in on desktop for the full schedule.

  • 1-Day FOA CFOT for Senior Techs & Managers: 

  • 1-Day SkillBuilder Splicing: 

  • 1-Day SkillBuilder Testing: 

  • 2-Day SkillBuilder Splicing & Testing Training: 

  • 4-Day FOA Certified Fiber Optic Tech CFOT: 

  • 5-Day ETA FOI Certification: 

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Please call us at (678) 515-0115 if you have questions about any information on this page.

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