Develop the technical perspective to troubleshoot and maintain HFC networks from distribution taps through the headend. This NCTI certification combines service and system technician study with digital technology, headend operations, fiber installation and maintenance, and return-path operations. Explore the coaxial distribution network, RF amplifiers, optical components, signal processing, and the measurements used to evaluate performance. Connect individual equipment functions with the operation of feeder, trunk, fiber, return-path, and headend systems. The credential recognizes a defined course of study spanning the network infrastructure behind broadband service delivery.