Delivery: Online | Est. Length: 6 Seat Hours | Price: $350.00
Course Overview
The NCTI Field Safety course establishes the critical foundation for every broadband technician’s career. Whether working at heights, handling electrical equipment, or driving to job sites, a “safety-first” approach is the only way to ensure you return home safely.
This comprehensive curriculum covers the daily hazards technicians face, from electrical risks (stray voltage) to fall protection and road accidents. Students will master the inspection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), learn rigorous Ladder Safety protocols, and adopt defensive driving habits. This course is designed as a standalone module but also serves as a key building block for the full NCTI Installer Certification.
Who Should Attend:
- Broadband Installers
- Field Technicians
- Fleet Drivers
- Safety Managers
What You Will Learn
Upon completion, students will be able to identify hazards before they cause injury, properly inspect their gear, and navigate aerial infrastructure safely.
Core Competencies:
- PPE Protocols: Define guidelines for selecting, inspecting, and using Personal Protective Equipment, including hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses.
- Electrical Detection: Describe the operation of a Foreign Voltage Detector (FVD) to identify stray voltage and “hot chassis” conditions before touching equipment.
- Ladder Mastery: Identify ladder components and demonstrate safe carrying, positioning, and ascending/descending procedures (3-point contact).
- Aerial Access: Explain safety procedures for Pole Climbing and operating bucket trucks when accessing the aerial plant.
- Fiber Safety: Mitigate risks specific to fiber-optic drops, including handling glass shards and laser safety.
- Fleet Safety: Perform vehicle maintenance checks and apply defensive driving rules to prevent accidents between job sites.
Certification and Benefits
Stackable Certification Credit
This course is a dual-benefit investment. It stands alone as a safety certificate and counts as credit toward the NCTI Installer Certification (when combined with Foundations, Craftsmanship, and Customer Service).
Additional Benefits:
- SCTE Prep: Helps prepare students for the SCTE Broadband Premises Installer (BPI) certification.
- Risk Reduction: Lower insurance liability and accident rates by standardizing safety training across your workforce.
- Industry Recognition: Receive the NCTI Certificate of Graduation.
Course Outline
Module 1: Safe Installation Practices
- PPE selection and inspection.
- Electrical safety: FVD usage and Hot Chassis identification.
- Fiber-optic handling and drop safety.
Module 2: Accessing Aerial Plant
- Ladder Operations: Inspection, carrying, and positioning.
- Ascending and descending procedures.
- Pole climbing safety basics.
Module 3: Vehicle Maintenance and Safety
- Pre-trip vehicle inspections.
- Safe driving rules and defensive techniques.
- Bucket Truck: Proper setup and operation for aerial access.