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Optical Fibre Splicer / Technician Code: TEL/Q6400

TEL/Q6400 Optical fiber splicer is responsible for ensuring efficient splicing of the optical fibre cables and supports in optical fiber installation and in carrying out fiber testing using OTDR and power meter.

What are the requirements?

This job requires the individual to work in field set-up and be able to handle pressure situations. He should have basic written and oral communication skills and should be able to apply practical judgment to successfully perform the assigned responsibilities. This include customer premises Cat 5e Cable installation and service turn-up.

  • Code: TEL/Q6400
  • Sector: Telecom
  • NSQF Level: Level 3
  • Notional Hours: 120
  • Accrediting Bodies: Telecom Sector Skill Council
  • Certifying Bodies: Telecom Sector Skill Council
  • Proposed Occupation: Optical Fibre Splicer
  • Progression Pathway: Will give access to Optical fibre Technician

Formal structure of the qualification

Title of unit or other component Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Level
TEL/N6400 (Undertake splicing of optical fiber) Mandatory 200 (Cumulative Notional Hour for all NOS) 3
TEL/N6401 (Installation & Commissioning of Optical fiber cables(OFC)) Mandatory 3

What are the requirements? Code: TEL/Q4107

  • Job Description: OSP Installation, testing and commissioning supervisor is responsible for on-site optical fiber installation activities
  • Code: TEL/Q4107
  • Sector: Telecom
  • NSQF Level: Level 4
  • Notional Hours: 300
  • Accrediting Bodies: Telecom Sector Skill Council
  • Certifying Bodies: Telecom Sector Skill Council
  • Proposed Occupation: Communication Electronics
  • Progression Pathway: Will give access to Outside Plant Fiber, Development Manager  Outside Plant, Construction Planner

Formal structure of the qualification

Title of unit or other component Estimated size (Hours) Level
TEL/N4126 (Handling Fiber constructs, performance and selection criteria) 300 5
TEL/N4127 (Fiber connectorisation, splicing and first level checks) 300 5
TEL/N4128 (Outside plant cable installation procedures and practices) 5
TEL/N4129 (Preparing cables for termination and splicing) 5
TEL/N4130 (Outside plant fiber testing and troubleshooting) 5
TEL/N4131 (Work safety practices with fiber optics) 5