§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

fibre optic installer

Fibre optic installers carry out the installation of optical fibre and are responsible for all the tasks required to assemble the cabling system: soldering, splicing, connecting and troubleshooting.

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Description

Fibre optic installers carry out the installation of optical fibre and are responsible for all the tasks required to assemble the cabling system: soldering, splicing, connecting and troubleshooting. Moreover, they design and test the whole installation and provide maintenance guidelines to customers.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

wire harnesses soldering techniques optomechanical components rigging terminology fibre optics optical engineering

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity electrical engineering MOEM electrical wire accessories

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

splice cable inspect cables advise on equipment maintenance apply soldering techniques use wire hand tools operate soldering equipment install power lines ensure compliance with maintenance legislation install electronic communication equipment ensure conformity to specifications repair wiring

OPTIONALOptional competences

anticipate installation maintenance install low voltage wiring monitor customer service troubleshoot

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)