Affordable Fiber Tech Training, Certification, and Certified FTTH Contractors
Career and Work Project Resources
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Helpful Links
These links can help you advance your career or expertise.
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Fiber Optic Certification Organizations
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Fiber Optic Association (FOA): https://www.thefoa.org
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Electronic Technician Association (ETA): https://www.etai.org
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BICSI: https://www.bicsi.org/
Fiber Industry Organizations​
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Fiber Broadband Association: https://www.fiberbroadband.org/
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Broadband Communications: https://www.bbcmag.com/
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Cabling Installation & Maintenance: https://www.cablinginstall.com
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/​​TIA's Fiber Optic Technicians Consortium (FOTC). Follow leaders committed to providing the latest information in fiber optics and related technology. Website: https://www.tiafotc.org/
Fiber Skills Training Resources
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AFL. This Fiber product supplier provides skills technique videos. YouTube Channel: @AFLGlobal
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Commscope. The company focuses on connecting the world. Their product training is practical and easy to grasp. YouTube Channel: @commscope
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Corning Optical Communications. The company offers a variety of fiber optic solutions and educational training for its products. YouTube Channel: @corningcablesystems
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Exfo Tube. View the latest in telecom testing and technology trends, plus see demo videos for their products. YouTube Channel: @EXFOTube
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Fiber Splice God. This team's focus is on helping techs, students, and professionals gain mastery in fiber optics through their practical training videos. YouTube Channel: @FiberSpliceGod
Resources for Our CFOT & FOI Grads
Check here regularly for information designed to support your career goals. We welcome questions amd comments. Also, share your work experiences. You never know when it could help others. Also come for how-tos, product reviews
Resources for Fiber Contractors and Project Managers
Visit this area to find resources you meet issues you face as a contractor. You are welcome to leave us comments, share your experiences, or ask questions. Check here for industry news, articles, product reviews, compliance news
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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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FOA on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefoainc
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The Light Brigade on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LightBrigade
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Fiber Splice God on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fibersplicegod
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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.
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