Certification Name : Fiber Optics Installer
Certification ID & Type: 0518 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
A Fiber Optic Installer has a general understanding of optical fiber installation, connectorization, splicing, and testing, is familiar with optical fiber, connector, and splice performance characteristics described in TIA/EIA-568B, ITU-T G.671, ITU-T G.652 and Telcordia GR-326 A Fiber Optic Installer can perform connector endface evaluation as described in TIA/EIA-455-57B, is proficient in optical loss testing as described in TIA/EIA-526-14A, and understands the installation requirements described in articles 770 and 250 of the National Electrical Code. A Fiber Optic Installer is proficient at the installation of connectors on various types’ fiber of optic cables using various types of epoxies, and can perform mechanical and fusion splicing.
Certifying Organization
ETA International(ETA)(0111)
5 Depot Street, Greencastle, IN 46135
Contact information : 800-288-3824 Or 765-653-8262 Fax : 765-653-4287 Email : eta@eta-i.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
fiber optic, installer