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Conversant with principles and standards for Passive Optical Networks (PONs) and Point to Point networks with reference to Fibre to the Home (FttH) installations.Installation, acceptance test and fault find of Cat 5/6 , multi/single mode fibre systems including Passive Optical Networks and Air Blown Fibre, using a range of next generation OTDR’s, light source and power meters and high precision fusion splicer’s as well as many other types of measurement and test equipment.Trained in Health and safety in the workplace with the RASWA (Signing, Lighting and Guarding). Also competent to conduct comprehensive risk assessments.Terminate fibre with a wide range of interconnection devices and connector types, both hand and machine polishing techniques. Proficient using different termination methods within the laboratory, manufacturing in field environments, achieving low reflectance and insertion loss. Splice all types of fibre including ribbon from standard G652 to laser enhanced speciality fibres OM1, OM2, OM3 and OS1. Experienced in a range of fusion splicer’s such as Fujikura (FSM 60s & 50s) and Fitel (123 & 178) machines. Joining cables using variety of mechanical splices. Confirm performance and characterisation of fibre systems using insertion loss measurement techniques with smart light source and power meters (Exfo 980 max-tester) and PON power meters and OTDR’s. Proficient in E-side, D -side connectivity and qualified in install cabling systems.Install and terminate copper cabling (Cat 5,5e, 6 and Co-axial) with a variety of interconnection devices and connector types.LAN Permanent link/channel testing with level 3 LAN Testers (Fluke DTX-1800, Fluke DSP-4000,).Experience working on various communication systems, operating HF, VHF, SHF and satellite communication equipment from aerials to user interface with associated security devices. Since 2012 I have worked for Openreach work on and maintaining mainly the cooper network in the overhead and underground network. I got trained up as a IPAF operator and now operate a 4x4 mobile elevating working platform working mainly on the overhead copper and fibre networks

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