KSA (KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITIES) Knowledge

Fiber Optic Jargon Fiber optic terms Metric System Fiber Optic Communications Systems How communications systems use light to transfer information Components and their functions in a datalink Sources: LED, Laser (FP, DFB, VCSEL) Detectors (photodiode, APD; Si, Ge, InGaAs) What determines how well a datalink transmits data Optical Fiber Types of optical fiber Step index MM , graded index MM, SM, specialty fibers Basic specifications that affect transmission Attenuation, dispersion Choosing the appropriate fiber for the system Fiber Optic Cable Types of cables and their applications Tight buffer (simplex, zipcord, distribution, breakout) Loose tube (loose tube, ribbon) Specialty (OPGW, underwater) Relevant specifications for applications Water blocking, pulling strength, armoring, etc. Choosing the proper cable for application Termination and Splicing Applications, appropriate uses Relevant performance Loss, reflectance, strength Splicing processes Mechanical Fusion Mass (ribbon) fusion Hardware Termination Connector types ST, SC, LC, MTP, legacy connectors, etc. Termination processes Adhesive (epoxy, anaerobic, HotMelt) Prepolished splice

Prefab systems Hardware Testing Microscope inspection Visual tracing and fault location Optical Power Testing Insertion loss testing OTDR testing Long haul SM testing for CD and PMD Fiber Optic Network Design Evaluating communications system requirements Designing the proper cable plant Layout Choosing components Loss budgets Documentation Fiber Optic Installation Evaluating needs based on cable plant design Planning for the installation Safety Eye Safety Tool safety Chemical safety Disposal of materials Basic knowledge of Codes, standards, and Regulations Performing Doing the installation Documenting the cable plant

Skills

Fiber Optic Cable Attaching pulling eye and rope to a cable Pulling cable Preparing cable for splicing or termination Spicing Preparing cable for splicing Mechanical splicing Fusion splicing Termination Identifying connectors Preparing cables for termination

Installing connectors Inspecting connectors Testing Microscope inspection Visual tracing and fault location Power Measurements Insertion loss testing OTDR testing

Abilities

Good eyesight with color rendition Good hand-eye coordination Use of hand and power tools Analytical skills Follow directions Patience Work in adverse conditions And more than a little curiosity doesnt hurt!