This badge was issued to Andrew Levy on 31 Oct 2022.
Expires on 31 Oct 2026
Sumitomo - Fusion Splicing Fundamentals
Issued by
Light Brigade
Earners of the Fiber Optics 1-2-3 (Four-Day) Course Completion badge will also receive the Sumitomo Fusion Splicing Fundamentals completion badge. Recipients are prepared to utilize fusion splicing theory and hands-on skills related to topics such as splicer maintenance, equipment and fiber preparation, splicing and splice protection, estimated and actual splice losses, and how to troubleshoot and correct common splice errors.
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Arc Check
- Best Use Of Fiber
- Cable Prep
- Cleaving
- Fiber Prep
- Fiber Splicing
- Fusion Splicer Maintenance
- Fusion Splicing
- Fusion Splicing Operation
- Heater Modes
- Precision Cleaver Maintenance
- Precision Cleaver Operation
- Quality Contol
- Splce Programs
- Strip Tool Maintenance
- Strip Tool Operation
- Troubleshooting
Earning Criteria
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Earners of the Sumitomo Fusion Splicing Fundamentals Course Completion badge have completed an in-depth introduction to fiber optic splicing with an emphasis on fusion splicing. The theory introduces them to various types of splicing, splicing equipment, maintenance, operation, and standards and industry performance requirements, as well as troubleshooting common splice errors.
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Earners of the Sumitomo Fusion Splicing Fundamentals Course Completion badge have demonstrated hands on understanding of equipment maintenance, equipment preparation, and fiber preparation as it relates to fusion splicing. In addition, earners have demonstrated fiber preparation and splicing of various fiber types, tested actual splice loss and compared it to estimated losses on the splicer, and demonstrated proper application and quality assurance of splice protection sleeves.