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BICSI Technician Certification Description BICSI ITS Technician candidates are tested on their ability to understand and apply a comprehensive collection of installation-specific information. Certifying Organization Building Industry Consulting Service International https://www.bicsi.org/Default.aspx Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No BICSI Technician Website
Broadband Premises Expert Certification Description The Broadband Premises Expert certification describes the knowledge of an experienced field technician who will install and troubleshoot telecommunications services (video, voice, and data) at the customer's premises. The successful certification candidate demonstrates that he or she has the knowledge to install and troubleshoot a variety of triple-play installations, from easy to complex, as well as the knowledge to mentor and coach junior employees. Certifying Organization Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers http://www.scte.org/default.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Broadband Premises Expert Website
Broadband Premises Technician Certification Description The Broadband Premises Technician (BPT) certification describes the knowledge of an experienced field technician who will install and troubleshoot telecommunications services (video, voice, and data) at the customer's premises. The successful certification candidate has the knowledge to install and service most "triple-play" installations. Certifying Organization Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers http://www.scte.org/default.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Broadband Premises Technician Website
Broadband-Voice over Internet Protocol Certification Description B-VoIP technicians are versed in telephone and Internet communications. They install, maintain and repair/replace voice, data and video over Internet Protocol equipment. They are capable of interconnecting B-VoIP equipment to local and wide area computer network systems. They are familiar with many acronyms used in the telecom industry. They are capable of performing cable installation, replacement/modernization and interconnection between different cable types and wireless equipment. They are knowledgeable in all the protocols being used for the telecommunications industry. They are capable of configuring and provisioning B-VoIP equipment and transmission media. Certifying Organization ETA International http://www.eta-i.org/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Broadband-Voice over Internet Protocol Website
Cable Splicing Certification Certification Description Certification will enable us to formally recognize those individuals that have successfully demonstrated an understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of cable splicing. Certifying Organization Electrical Training Alliance http://www.electricaltrainingalliance.org/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Cable Splicing Certification Website
Fiber Optics Installer Certification Description A Fiber Optic Installer has a general understanding of optical fiber installation, connectorization, splicing, and testing, is familiar with optical fiber, connector, and splice performance characteristics described in TIA/EIA-568B, ITU-T G.671, ITU-T G.652 and Telcordia GR-326 A Fiber Optic Installer can perform connector endface evaluation as described in TIA/EIA-455-57B, is proficient in optical loss testing as described in TIA/EIA-526-14A, and understands the installation requirements described in articles 770 and 250 of the National Electrical Code. A Fiber Optic Installer is proficient at the installation of connectors on various types' fiber of optic cables using various types of epoxies, and can perform mechanical and fusion splicing. Certifying Organization ETA International http://www.eta-i.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Fiber Optics Installer Website
Fiber Optics Technician Certification Description A Fiber Optic Technician has a full understanding of inside plant optical fiber, connector, and splice performance characteristics as described in TIA-568C and can use these performance characteristics to create a worst case power budget for a fiber optic cable plant. An FOT can proficiently perform optical loss testing as described in TIA/EIA-526-14A and perform connector endface evaluation as described in TIA-455-57B. Using an OTDR an FOT can effectively locate faults in a fiber optic cable, mated connector pair, or splice as well as evaluate optical fiber performance, mated connector pair performance, or splice performance for compliance with TIA-568C. Certifying Organization ETA International http://www.eta-i.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Fiber Optics Technician Website
Fiber Optics Technician - Outside Plant Certification Description A Fiber Optic Technician - Outside Plant (OSP) must be able to properly terminate, test and troubleshoot singlemode fiber optic communication systems. This includes various types of termination techniques applicable to high speed laser based systems including SONET, DWDM, FTTx, CATV networks using ITU-T G.652 and G.655 singlemode fibers. Disciplines include mechanical and fusion splicing per the TIA-758 standard and the preparation of fiber optical cables and cable management products. Testing and troubleshooting of each element of the fiber optic communication systems along with unique test requirements of SONET, DWDM, FTTx, and CATV networks. Testing roles include optical loss testing of transmission equipment and fiber spans per the TIA-526-7 standard along with an understanding of OTDR theory and skills including acceptance testing and troubleshooting of fiber optic elements and spans. The FOT-OSP understands optical loss budgets, not to exceed loss budgets and has the knowledge and skills required for troubleshooting singlemode OSP fiber optic communications systems addressing the roles of attenuation, dispersion and refection and how to identify and troubleshoot each. The FOT-OSP should have a basic understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all safety conditions specific to the outside plant environment and the applicable transmission equipment. Certifying Organization ETA International http://www.eta-i.org/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Fiber Optics Technician - Outside Plant Website
Inside Electrical Craft Certification Certification Description The NJATC, working with the American Institutes for Research, has developed the Inside Electrical Craft Certification program. This program provides evaluation of electrical workers based on the Inside Wireman Job Analysis, completed by A.I.R. in 2005. The Job Analysis is a comprehensive analysis of the duties and types of work performed by Inside Wiremen, and is based on extensive research from multiple sources. Craft Certification Examination cover both knowledge (The Written Examination) and skills (The Performance Evaluation). To view information on the Written Examinations, or the Performance Evaluation, click on the appropriate link. Certifying Organization Electrical Training Alliance http://www.electricaltrainingalliance.org/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Inside Electrical Craft Certification Website
ITS Installer 1 Certification Description BICSI ITS Installer 1 candidates are tested on their ability to understand and apply a comprehensive collection of installation-specific information. After you have acquired your Installer 1 designation, you will be able to: - Successfully terminate various types of copper connectors. - Properly explain the importance of safety and professionalism toward optimal job performance. - Discuss pathways, spaces, bonding and grounding and firestopping. - Make decisions based on applicable codes, standards, and best practices. - Choose the correct tool or methodology for specific tasks. Certifying Organization Building Industry Consulting Service International https://www.bicsi.org/Default.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No ITS Installer 1 Website
ITS Installer 2, Copper Certification Description BICSI ITS Installer 2, Copper candidates are tested on their ability to understand and apply a comprehensive collection of installation-specific information. Certifying Organization Building Industry Consulting Service International https://www.bicsi.org/Default.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No ITS Installer 2, Copper Website
Telecommunications Electronics Technician Certification Description Telecommunications electronics technicians are expected to obtain knowledge of wired and wireless communications basic concepts, which are then applicable to various types of voice, data and video systems. Telecommunications Electronics Technicians must be knowledgeable and have abilities in the following technical areas: Cables and Cabling, Analog Telephony, Equipment, Telecom Safety and Mathematics, Transmission Service Providers and Protocols, Distribution Methods, Computer, Digital Telephony, Interfacing, Internet, Network Infrastructures and Topologies, Office Wiring, Wireless Telephony, Test Equipment, Optical Wiring, and Troubleshooting. Certifying Organization ETA International http://www.eta-i.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Telecommunications Electronics Technician Website

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Certification Description
BICSI ITS Technician candidates are tested on their ability to understand and apply a comprehensive collection of installation-specific information.

Certifying Organization
Building Industry Consulting Service International
https://www.bicsi.org/Default.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

BICSI Technician Website

Broadband Premises Expert

Certification Description
The Broadband Premises Expert certification describes the knowledge of an experienced field technician who will install and troubleshoot telecommunications services (video, voice, and data) at the customer's premises. The successful certification candidate demonstrates that he or she has the knowledge to install and troubleshoot a variety of triple-play installations, from easy to complex, as well as the knowledge to mentor and coach junior employees.

Certifying Organization
Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers
http://www.scte.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Broadband Premises Expert Website

Broadband Premises Technician

Certification Description
The Broadband Premises Technician (BPT) certification describes the knowledge of an experienced field technician who will install and troubleshoot telecommunications services (video, voice, and data) at the customer's premises. The successful certification candidate has the knowledge to install and service most "triple-play" installations.

Certifying Organization
Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers
http://www.scte.org/default.aspx

Broadband Premises Technician Website

Broadband-Voice over Internet Protocol

Certification Description
B-VoIP technicians are versed in telephone and Internet communications. They install, maintain and repair/replace voice, data and video over Internet Protocol equipment. They are capable of interconnecting B-VoIP equipment to local and wide area computer network systems. They are familiar with many acronyms used in the telecom industry. They are capable of performing cable installation, replacement/modernization and interconnection between different cable types and wireless equipment. They are knowledgeable in all the protocols being used for the telecommunications industry. They are capable of configuring and provisioning B-VoIP equipment and transmission media.

Certifying Organization
ETA International
http://www.eta-i.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Broadband-Voice over Internet Protocol Website

Cable Splicing Certification

Certification Description
Certification will enable us to formally recognize those individuals that have successfully demonstrated an understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of cable splicing.

Certifying Organization
Electrical Training Alliance
http://www.electricaltrainingalliance.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Cable Splicing Certification Website

Fiber Optics Installer

Certification Description
A Fiber Optic Installer has a general understanding of optical fiber installation, connectorization, splicing, and testing, is familiar with optical fiber, connector, and splice performance characteristics described in TIA/EIA-568B, ITU-T G.671, ITU-T G.652 and Telcordia GR-326 A Fiber Optic Installer can perform connector endface evaluation as described in TIA/EIA-455-57B, is proficient in optical loss testing as described in TIA/EIA-526-14A, and understands the installation requirements described in articles 770 and 250 of the National Electrical Code. A Fiber Optic Installer is proficient at the installation of connectors on various types' fiber of optic cables using various types of epoxies, and can perform mechanical and fusion splicing.

Certifying Organization
ETA International
http://www.eta-i.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Fiber Optics Installer Website

Fiber Optics Technician

Certification Description
A Fiber Optic Technician has a full understanding of inside plant optical fiber, connector, and splice performance characteristics as described in TIA-568C and can use these performance characteristics to create a worst case power budget for a fiber optic cable plant. An FOT can proficiently perform optical loss testing as described in TIA/EIA-526-14A and perform connector endface evaluation as described in TIA-455-57B. Using an OTDR an FOT can effectively locate faults in a fiber optic cable, mated connector pair, or splice as well as evaluate optical fiber performance, mated connector pair performance, or splice performance for compliance with TIA-568C.

Certifying Organization
ETA International
http://www.eta-i.org/

Fiber Optics Technician Website

Fiber Optics Technician - Outside Plant

Certification Description
A Fiber Optic Technician - Outside Plant (OSP) must be able to properly terminate, test and troubleshoot singlemode fiber optic communication systems. This includes various types of termination techniques applicable to high speed laser based systems including SONET, DWDM, FTTx, CATV networks using ITU-T G.652 and G.655 singlemode fibers. Disciplines include mechanical and fusion splicing per the TIA-758 standard and the preparation of fiber optical cables and cable management products. Testing and troubleshooting of each element of the fiber optic communication systems along with unique test requirements of SONET, DWDM, FTTx, and CATV networks. Testing roles include optical loss testing of transmission equipment and fiber spans per the TIA-526-7 standard along with an understanding of OTDR theory and skills including acceptance testing and troubleshooting of fiber optic elements and spans. The FOT-OSP understands optical loss budgets, not to exceed loss budgets and has the knowledge and skills required for troubleshooting singlemode OSP fiber optic communications systems addressing the roles of attenuation, dispersion and refection and how to identify and troubleshoot each. The FOT-OSP should have a basic understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all safety conditions specific to the outside plant environment and the applicable transmission equipment.

Certifying Organization
ETA International
http://www.eta-i.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Fiber Optics Technician - Outside Plant Website

Inside Electrical Craft Certification

Certification Description
The NJATC, working with the American Institutes for Research, has developed the Inside Electrical Craft Certification program. This program provides evaluation of electrical workers based on the Inside Wireman Job Analysis, completed by A.I.R. in 2005. The Job Analysis is a comprehensive analysis of the duties and types of work performed by Inside Wiremen, and is based on extensive research from multiple sources. Craft Certification Examination cover both knowledge (The Written Examination) and skills (The Performance Evaluation). To view information on the Written Examinations, or the Performance Evaluation, click on the appropriate link.

Certifying Organization
Electrical Training Alliance
http://www.electricaltrainingalliance.org/

Inside Electrical Craft Certification Website

ITS Installer 1

Certification Description
BICSI ITS Installer 1 candidates are tested on their ability to understand and apply a comprehensive collection of installation-specific information. After you have acquired your Installer 1 designation, you will be able to: - Successfully terminate various types of copper connectors. - Properly explain the importance of safety and professionalism toward optimal job performance. - Discuss pathways, spaces, bonding and grounding and firestopping. - Make decisions based on applicable codes, standards, and best practices. - Choose the correct tool or methodology for specific tasks.

Certifying Organization
Building Industry Consulting Service International
https://www.bicsi.org/Default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

ITS Installer 1 Website

ITS Installer 2, Copper

Certification Description
BICSI ITS Installer 2, Copper candidates are tested on their ability to understand and apply a comprehensive collection of installation-specific information.

Certifying Organization
Building Industry Consulting Service International
https://www.bicsi.org/Default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

ITS Installer 2, Copper Website

Telecommunications Electronics Technician

Certification Description
Telecommunications electronics technicians are expected to obtain knowledge of wired and wireless communications basic concepts, which are then applicable to various types of voice, data and video systems. Telecommunications Electronics Technicians must be knowledgeable and have abilities in the following technical areas: Cables and Cabling, Analog Telephony, Equipment, Telecom Safety and Mathematics, Transmission Service Providers and Protocols, Distribution Methods, Computer, Digital Telephony, Interfacing, Internet, Network Infrastructures and Topologies, Office Wiring, Wireless Telephony, Test Equipment, Optical Wiring, and Troubleshooting.

Certifying Organization
ETA International
http://www.eta-i.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Telecommunications Electronics Technician Website

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