Fibre Hygiene – Skill 9

Course Overview

Observing good fibre hygiene starts with correct and careful handling of the fibre optic equipment.

Our Fibre Hygiene course is designed for participants to attain the required skills and knowledge required to inspect and clean optical fibre connectors and to follow handling and placement practices for optical fibre patch leads and cables. It relates to practices necessary in the installation and patching of fibre for new or replacement cables in switching, transmission and fixed and mobile radio networks.

It applies to line workers, technicians, or jointers working for carriers and/or service providers. It also applies to work performed under the direction of the relevant authority.

Upon completion of this course, participants will obtain a statement of attainment. and a Certificate of Completion for Fibre hygiene and testing

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

• inspect fibre connectors using inspection scopes
• clean connectors using approved methods
• handle optical fibre cable and connectors to prevent damage
• complete patching according to patching schedule and under the direction of the relevant authority
• follow work health and safety (WHS) requirements and anti-static precautions
• follow required practices or contingency plan if hardware replacement is unsuccessful
• recognising cable and connector types used for DPU integration
• FTTC Fibre skills relevant to swapping out a DPU
• restore site to required condition

To increase your skill development, Milcom has the following combined package that allows participants to complete the following specialisations, for a special discount price.

• Combined Fibre Hygiene (Skill 9) & Fibre Testing (Skill 12)
• Combined Fibre Hygiene (Skill 9) & Fibre Splicing (Skill 13)
• Combined Fibre Hygiene (Skill 9) & Fibre Testing (Skill 12) & Fibre Splicing (Skill 13)

Career Outcomes

This qualification may lead to the following career opportunities.

• NBN Technician
• Fibre Optic Technician

Entry Requirements

• Nil