Sumitomo - Advanced Fusion Splice Skills
Issued by
Light Brigade
Earners of the Splicing Deep Dive Workshop and/or Broadband Fiber Optic Technician Level 3 Course Completion badge are eligible. 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, troubleshooting and correcting of common splice errors, proper routing, and proper documentation.
- Type Experience
- Level Advanced
- Time Days
- Cost Paid
Earning Criteria
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Earners of the Sumitomo Advanced Fusion Splice Skills Course Completion badge have completed an in-depth hands-on exposure to fiber optic fusion splicing methodologies and practices. The theory includes an overview of various types of splicing, splicing equipment, maintenance, operation, standards and industry performance requirements, cable routing, as well as troubleshooting common splice errors.
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Earners demonstrate hands-on understanding of equipment maintenance, equipment preparation, and fiber preparation as it relates to fusion splicing. In addition, learners have demonstrated fiber preparation and splicing of various fiber types and on a variety of splicing equipment, tested actual splice loss and compared it to estimated losses on the splicer, demonstrated proper fiber handling and routing practices repetitively. Involves accurate reporting and documentation practices.