EKOM – Fibre Optic Installations
Courses for personnel working with fiber optic installations covered by the National Communications Authority's (Nkom) authorization regulations.
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Contact usQualification requirements
The course is 1 of 2 course modules that can be completed to satisfy the requirement to document the fitter's competence within the subject Electronic Communication Networks. cf. National Communications Authority's (Nkom) authorization regulations § 6.
In order to be able to document sufficient competence within EKOM networks, module 1 [EKOM - Calibration Systems and Communication Networks] (https://en.trainor.no/app/product/classroom/Ds3A9p/ekom--calibration-systems-and-communication-networks) can be completed in addition.
That is, after completing module 1 and module 2, the participants receive a course certificate that can be included in the company's Internal Control (IK) system to fulfill requirements to document the fitter's competence within the subject Electronic Communication Networks. cf. National Communications Authority's (Nkom) authorization regulations § 6.
The goal
After completing the module, the participant will be familiar with the design, installation, and testing of all types of fiber optic installations. After completing the training and passing the exam, this will provide a vocational certificate that can be included in the company's Internal Control (IK) system to fulfill the requirement of documenting the technician's competence in the field of Electronic Communications Networks, according to the Norwegian Communications Authority's (Nkom) authorization regulations § 6.
The target group
Case handlers, installers, and other technical personnel working with electronic communications networks covered by the Norwegian Communications Authority's (Nkom) authorization regulations. The course covers all types of installations, including broadband networks, cabling in buildings, and special applications on ships or offshore.
The topics covered
- Basic system understanding and areas of application
- Fiber optic calculations and budgeting
- Connection and assembly of fiber optic installations, termination, and fusion splicing
- Testing with fiber optic power meters for certification according to the NEK 700 series
- Understanding and testing using OTDR for broadband network documentation
- Understanding and preparation of documentation according to the NEK 700 series
- Planning and blowing of fiber optic cables for broadband installations
- Passive fiber optic networks; PON
- Troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of fiber networks, cabinets, and patching
- New requirements for fiber optic installations in new apartment buildings
The course is conducted as a combination of theoretical and practical tasks. The course concludes with a written exam.
Technical information
Course manual
Yes, a course manual is included for this course.
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