Optical Fibre Splicer

Aliases: Fibre Optic Splicer, Optic Cable Splicer, Fibre Optics Splicer Technician, Fusion Splicer

Industry/Sector(s): Telecom

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Optical Fibre Splicer is expected to perform include:

Ensuring efficient splicing of the optical fibre cables
Supporting optical fibre installation
Carrying out fibre testing using OTDR and power meter

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need to handle a team of Junior Splicers
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 8/9 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 8^th
Certified training for Optical Fibre Splicer (programme aligned to TEL/Q6400 released by Telecom Sector Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient with principles of optical transport media and Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) communication
Knowledge of optical fibre characteristics like refraction, polarization, attenuation, dispersion, etc.
Well-versed with bands in optical fibre and their usability, loss characteristics
Knowledge of signal strength and quality KPIs – design values and margins
Well-versed with functionality of optical equipment like cleaver, mechanical and fusion splicing kit, protection sleeves, fibre stripper, fibre reinforced plaster during splicing and jointing
Adept at functionality of optical test equipment like Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and power meter
Knowledge of optimal values of OTDR, power meter and light meter test results
Proficient in understanding utility of As-build route diagrams
Adept at standard trenching, cable laying, pit preparation, splicing, jointing, blowing and back-filling process for installation of OFC cables
Knowledge of different types of OFC connectors based on the type of equipment
Proficient in standard process and need for performing duct integrity tests like air tightness tests and kink free tests
Well-versed with precaution to be taken while dealing while installation

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Training in soft skills (mandatory for 8^th to 12^th standard pass)
Technical training on standard splicing process for both underground and overhead cables, interpreting the colour coding to avoid cross fibre
Training on fibre testing using OTDR meter and power testing
Detail-oriented
Hardworking and persistent

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/
http://pmkvyofficial.org/ExploreSectorSkillCouncilDetail.aspx?SSC=NQ%3d%3d

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aUsfEr0KZs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPoVYkUVFAM

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Optical Fibre Splicer → Optical Fibre Technician → Assistant Optical Fibre Engineer → Optical Fibre Engineer

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants – Rs 12,000 to Rs 16,000 per month
For candidates with experience - Rs 16,000 to Rs 22,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Telecommunications companies across India
Retail electronic stores across India
Cable TV companies across India

KEYWORDS

Fibre Optic Splicer
Fusion Splicer
Optic Cable Splicer
Fibre Optic Splicer Technician
Fibre Optic Cable Splicing

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7422.0802	Optical Fibre Splicer
ISCO 2008	7422	Information and Communications Technology Installers and Servicers
NIC 2008	61102	Maintenance of telecom network
QP Reference	TEL/Q6400	Optical Fibre Splicer
NSQF	Level 3	Not available

REFERENCES

1	www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Optical-Fibre-Spilcer.pdf
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	https://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Openings-for-Splicers-in-Bangalore-Planman-HR-Private-Limited-Bengaluru-Bangalore-0-to-1-years-230816005029?src=jobsearchDesk&sid=14738834935388&xp=4&qp=optical%20fibre%20splicer,%20&srcPage=s
4	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-7.pdf

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