Fibre Optic Installation, Maintenance & Repair Skills Training

Hands-on Fibre Optics Installation Training: Learn splicing, termination & testing. Boost your career with in-demand network skills! Fibre Optic Installation, Maintenance & Repair Skills Training 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (EAT) 📍 Venue: Kenvision Techniks Workshop, Nairobi Hands-On Workshop for Technicians, Engineers & IT Professionals INTRODUCTION This intensive workshop delivers comprehensive, practical training in fibre optic cable installation, splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting. Participants gain real, hands-on experience working with fibre optic systems—equipping them with job-ready skills to deploy and maintain high-speed communication networks with confidence and precision. Who Should Attend? Ideal for: – Telecom technicians & network installers – IT professionals managing fibre infrastructure – Electrical engineers & technical freelancers – ISP, data centre & enterprise maintenance teams – Students & networking entrepreneurs Prerequisites – Basic networking knowledge is helpful but not required – No previous fibre optic experience needed—beginners are welcome COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of this training, participants will be able to: ✔ Understand fibre optic technology & applications ✔ Safely handle, prepare, and install fibre optic cables ✔ Perform fusion & mechanical splicing accurately ✔ Carry out connector termination, polishing & inspection ✔ Conduct power loss testing & OTDR measurements ✔ Diagnose faults and apply proper repair techniques ✔ Follow industry best practices for fibre maintenance COURSE OUTLINE Module 1: Fundamentals of Fibre Optics – Overview of fibre optic communication – Single-mode vs Multi-mode fibres – Fibre cable construction & technical specs – Safety practices (laser protection, fibre handling) Module 2: Fibre Optic Cable Installation – Site survey & route planning – Cable pulling (underground, aerial & indoor) – Bend radius, tension limits & installation tools – Ducts, trays, conduits & fibre management Module 3: Splicing & Termination – Fusion splicing (hands-on practice) – Mechanical splicing techniques – Connector types: LC, SC, ST, MTP/MPO – Fibre polishing & microscope inspection Module 4: Testing & Troubleshooting – Optical power measurement (dBm, dB loss) – OTDR operation & trace interpretation – Identifying breaks, bends & connector faults – Certification standards: TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC Module 5: Maintenance & Repair – Fibre cleaning & inspection best practices – Emergency restoration & repair techniques – Case studies on common faults & solutions Module 6: Emerging Trends – FTTH (Fibre-to-the-Home) deployment – High-density fibre for data centres – Fibre in 5G, IoT & smart city infrastructure HANDS-ON PRACTICAL SESSIONS 🔹 Live cable termination & connector installation 🔹 Fusion splicing demonstrations 🔹 OTDR & power meter testing 🔹 Simulated on-site repair scenarios COURSE DURATION & DELIVERY 📅 5 Days – Full Practical & Theory Sessions 🛠 Format: 60% Practical | 40% Theory 🏢 Mode: In-person Training (Virtual option with lab kits available) CERTIFICATION Participants will receive an Industry-Recognized Certificate of Completion upon passing the practical assessment. WHY CHOOSE THIS TRAINING? ✅ Industry-aligned curriculum ✅ Experienced fibre specialists as trainers ✅ Intensive hands-on practice ✅ Small class sizes for individualized support ✅ Skills applicable to telecom, ISP, ICT & networking careers