Fiber Optics Outside Plant (OSP) Technician
Earners will be able to work in an Outside Plant (OSP) environment to plan, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optics networks, assemble fiber closures, perform mid-span entry splices, fusion splice, and properly work with fiber optic cabling.
- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Days
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete the Fiber Optics Outside Plant (OSP) course through OSUIT or at an approved partner location.
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Pass the OSUIT Fiber Optics Outside Plant (OSP) Technician knowledge and skills assessment with a minimum score of 70%.
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This credential is intentionally designed around the core competencies employers consistently identify as critical for fiber optics, broadband, and telecommunications roles. It emphasizes hands-on technical proficiency, safety compliance, troubleshooting capability, and job-ready performance, rather than theory alone.