Delivery: Online | Est. Length: 4 Seat Hours | Price: $395.00 | Type: Fiber-only
Course Overview
The NCTI Fiber-Optic Installation I: Safety course is the mandatory starting point for any technician stepping into the field. Safety is not just a checkbox; it is the foundation of every successful deployment.
Technicians face real, daily hazards ranging from invisible laser light injuries to puncture wounds from glass shards and falls from heights. This course provides in-depth guidelines for selecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), inspecting Pole Climbing Gear, and detecting life-threatening electrical hazards using Foreign Voltage Detectors (FVD). One misstep can lead to serious injury or service outages—this training ensures your team knows how to recognize, evaluate, and mitigate those risks before they happen.
Who Should Enroll:
- Broadband Technicians & Installers
- Line Workers
- Safety Managers
- Anyone working in Aerial or Underground environments
What You Will Learn
Upon completion, students will be able to perform rigorous safety inspections on their gear and the job site, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Core Competencies:
- PPE Mastery: Select and inspect key items including hard hats, safety glasses, and gloves, understanding symbols and guidelines for specific environments.
- Fiber Hazards: Mitigate risks specific to optical networks, including handling glass fibers and avoiding laser eye damage.
- Pole Climbing: Adjust and inspect safety belts, primary/secondary lanyards, and pole climbers (gaffs) before ascending.
- Electrical Safety: Define the Communication Worker Safety Zone, understand bonding/grounding, and use FVDs to test for hot chassis or floating neutrals.
- Hazard Recognition: Assess electrical outlet conditions and identify “Foreign Voltage” on the job site to prevent electrocution.
Certification and Benefits
Protect Your Team and Your Network
This course establishes the safety culture required for a professional workforce, reducing liability and preventing accidents.
Additional Benefits:
- Industry Recognition: Receive the NCTI Certificate of Graduation.
- Prerequisite: None (Entry-Level Friendly).
- Next Step: Prepares students directly for Fiber-Optic Installation II: Residential Installation.
Course Outline
Module 1: Fiber-Optic and Climbing Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selection.
- Fiber-optic handling tools and safety gear.
- Pole Climbing: Belts, lanyards, and climbing equipment inspection.
Module 2: Electrical Safety and Detection
- Electrical Detection: Using Foreign Voltage Detectors (FVD).
- Understanding the Communications Zone.
- Testing electrical outlets and identifying grounding issues.