- Verizon Hiring Fiber Techs
in Many California Towns
- Verizon is looking for fiber
techs in more than a dozen communities in Southern California.
Besides fiber skills, they also would like other networking and
PC skills, to complete installations. See
below for more details. And
you can apply online.
- Want To Learn More About
FTTx?
- The FOA has created a special
FTTx links page with lots of
links to news, market reports, technical articles and vendor
technical and product information. Here
is a great place to start learning more about FTTx.
- Researchers Connect Transistors
In IC With Light
- We've reported before about
researchers trying to make lasers in silicon, since that would
allow using light instead of current inside ICs or between ICs,
as well as making fiber optic transceivers. Researchers at Intel
and the University of California, Santa Barbara announced they've
succeeded in building a silicon-based laser that could be easily
fabricated using the same processes as those used to make microprocessors.
They believe that the light source, which they call a hybrid
silicon laser, is the device that will finally allow engineers
to integrate photonics inexpensively into computer chips. Rather
than making a laser out of silicon, they etched cavities in silicon
and bonded indium phosphide lasers into the cavities using a
thin "glass glue." The silicon carries the light produced
by the lasers. Read
more.
 New
Hampshire College Holds First FOA FTTx Certification Class
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- Dave Miller, CFOS/I, Professor
at New Hampshire Community
Technical College at Pease (the ex Air Force Base) recently
held the first FOA FTTx certification class and his students
became the first FOA CFxT techs. Congratulations to all involved,
especially Dave, a dynamic instructor along the lines of "Mr.
Wizard" who amazed and amused all his fellow students while
attending the first FOA Instructor Certification Course in 2002
with his fabulous classroom demos.
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- The FOA is providing schools
with material for their FTTx curriculum, since the 3rd Edition
of The Fiber Optic Technicians Manual contains only a
brief mention of FTTx, as it has developed, no exploded, in the
last year. The CFxT exam has now been reveiwed by many instructors
and vendros and has been tested by Dave Miller's students. The
exam passed with flying colors, so we at the FOA consider our
CFxT program officially launched.
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- Watch for more schools offering
this program this fall.
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- FTTH Conference To Be Held
In October
- The 2006 FTTH Conference &
Expo will be held in Las Vegas at The Venetian Resort ·
Hotel · Casino on October 2 5, 2006. As usual, the
FTTH Council will have many informative technical sessions and
a lively trade show.
The 2006 FTTH Conference &
Expo will attract over 2,500 FTTH leaders and decision makers
from across North America, Europe and Asia to hear keynotes from
industry visionaries, learn from over 50 track sessions and meet
with 170 exhibitors representing the latest services and technologies.
Hiromichi Shinohara, Director
of NTT Access Network Service Systems Labs, will open the conference
on October 3rd. Mr. Shinohara has been engaged in research and
development of fiber optic cables, broadband networks and optical
access systems since joining NTT Laboratories in 1978. The conference
lineup of keynotes also include Robert (Bob) Ingalls, President
of Verizon,s Retail Markets Group, Jeffrey Weber, Vice President,
Product & Strategy, AT&T and featured speaker Jim Carroll,
futurist, trends and innovation expert.
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- Lightwave/KMI Executive Briefing
(preconference): The Market Dynamics of FTTX and Video Service
Provision
- This Executive Briefing will
examine the dynamics of today,s FTTX market, particularly as
it relates to the provision of video services. The briefing will
examine the demand and technical requirements for various video
services; explore consumer perceptions of video services, including
who provides them and how they are provided; highlight how current
and future equipment and architecture choices can affect video
service delivery (and vice versa); and provide examples of how
carriers have implemented video services via their optical access
networks. Speakers will include market researchers and analysts
and representatives of the service provider and vendor communities
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- Don't miss the premier FTTH
event of the year. See http://www.ftthconference.com/
for more details and online registration.
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Special Offers On Equipment,
FTTx Background Materials and T-Shirts From Mississauga Training
Consultants
FOA T-Shirts: Mediun, Large and
Extra Large only. And all are white and 9oz cotton.
400 X microscopes and at a discounted price of 140.00 US while
supplies last.
The FTTX text by Mississauga Training is complete and ready for
sale. It is about 100 pages with lots of pictures.
VISA and MCard accepted.
If you are looking for an odd item for your show and tel in your
class let me know. I probably have it and can help you.
We can give a quantity discount to FOA approved schools
William Graham, CFOS
Mississauga Training Consultants
6117 Clover Ridge Crescent
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5N 7B2
<http://www.fiberoptictraining.com>
e-mail: <mailto:mrfiber@canada.com>mrfiber@canada.com
Tel: 905-785-8012
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 FOA Textbook published
in Spanish
- The FOA's textbook, The
Fiber Optic Technicians Manual, is used by our approved
schools around the world to teach fiber optics.
- Now we have our textbook in
Spanish, we have also translated our CFOT exams and will have
other FOA materials available in Spanish soon, greatly facilitating
the training of fiber optic technicians in Spanish-speaking countries.
- Contact us if you need more
information.
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- Book Details: Manual Del
Technico De Fibra Optica, Published by Thomson Delmar Learning,
ISBN 1-4180-6121-2
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- If you are getting started
in fiber optics and Spanish is your native language, you can
download an introduction to fiber optics in Spanish here.
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- NEW-FOA Technical Bulletins
- How do you design and manufacture
fiber optic systems? Choose and install one to serve your communications
needs? Troubleshoot problems? The FOA Fiber Optic technical Bulletins
will provide step-by-step guidelines to help you. All are
PDF files you can print and use.
- Designing
and manufacturing fiber optic communications products for manufacturers.
- Choosing,
installing and using fiber optic producst for users.
- Troubleshooting
fiber optic cable plants and communcations systems.
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- Job
Openings
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- Verizon: Fiber Network Field
Technician (Outside Field Technician)
- Openings in the following California
areas:
US-CA-Malibu
US-CA-Camarillo
US-CA-Pomona
US-CA-Hemet
US-CA-Huntington Beach
US-CA-Indio
US-CA-Rancho Cucamonga
US-CA-Lakewood
US-CA-Menifee
US-CA-Redondo Beach
US-CA-Santa Monica
US-CA-Victorville
US-CA-San Bernadino
Take your career to new heights at a company that's a leader
in global communications: Verizon. We offer an unparalleled opportunity
to advance your career while contributing in an enthusiastic,
team-oriented environment.
- Primary duties include, but
are not limited to:
- Install, remove, rearrange,
program, test, troubleshoot and maintain fiber network services.
Install and configure routers, set top boxes. May assist
with installation of PC software as needed and ensure proper
configuration of the customer's PC. Interact with the Fiber
Solution Center as needed. May install appropriate inside
wire/cable.
Install, maintain and repair outside and inside fiber equipment/facilities
including inside wiring and fiber jumpers at the distribution
hub.
Interface with customer to negotiate the placement of equipment;
may assist with account registration, e-mail, and web access,
and training the customer on how to use the new equipment. Ensure
customer satisfaction. Respond to inquiries and provide
follow-up, as necessary.
Interpret schematic work order drawings to determine job specifications
and installation needs. Order and/or obtain required equipment.
Effect problem solving where appropriate.
Utilize various test equipment to analyze equipment trouble and
take appropriate maintenance action.
- Skills/Requirements:
- Requires high level of customer
contact to ensure customer satisfaction.
Climbing poles and ladders; lifting 75-100 pounds on a regular
basis; pushing, reaching, bending and stooping; manual dexterity;
good sense of balance; and good color vision.
Must have a current/valid California Drivers License and a clean
driving record.
Qualified candidates must pass all company required tests, a
pre-employment drug screen and a background check. In addition,
candidates will be required to successfully pass a legally required
DOJ Criminal Records Check/screening process (fingerprinting).
Candidates must be able to work any shift given, including days,
weekends, holidays and overtime as required.
- Verizon offers:
- Hourly rate for this position
is $12.87-28.55. Wage credit may be granted for related
work experience and/or college degree.
Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with
Company match and paid vacation
- interested candidates should
go to www.verizon.com/careers
to apply AND schedule themselves for testing.
- Thank you for showing an
interest in Verizon!
Verizon is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer supporting
workforce diversity. m/f/d/v. Principals only!
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- Instructor
- National Communications Training
Centers (NCTC) is currently looking to hire an evening instructor.
The candidate must have 2 plus years experience with HANDS ON
fiber installation and be FOA certified. The class hours are
6pm to 10 pm Monday through Thursday for 6 weeks.
- National Communications Training
Centers (NCTC) is now nationally accredited by ACCSCT as well
as graduates receive BICSI credits upon completion of the course.
- Please fax (only) a resume to
760-471-0291.
- Dan Postoskie
- Director of Training
- National Communications Training
Centers
- 1324 E. Mission Rd.
- San Marcos, CA, 92069
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- Also Check Recent Job Openings
In Previous Issues of The FOA Newsletter
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- Tech Puzzler
- What connector is this? We're
going to run a few months of having you try to identify fiber
optic connectors, some common, some obscure. Recognize this one?
It's still used in some process control and military applications.
Why are there two versions?
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- Answer below
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- Understanding FOA Certifications
- To answer questions on FOA certifications,
we've created several new web pages:
- Overview
of FOA certifications
- CFOT
- CFxT
- AFOT
- CFOS
- Training
Requirements - What Schools Are Teaching
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- Reading these will help you
understand what each FOA certification covers and how to prepare
for them.
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- New Professional Society
for Structured Cabling Recognizes Importance of Fiber Optics
(and Wireless)
- The new Structured Cabling Association,
Inc. (http://www.scausa.org/)
is a professional society aimed at installers of "structured
cabling" or premises cabling. Structured cabling has been
focused on so-called "Cat 5" or UTP cabling for years,
while network speeds have left UTP behind. Now most backbones
for LANs are fiber optics and every network seems to have wireless.
The SCA, founded in part by FOA activists Tom Collins and Jim
Hayes, intends to make structured cabling training and certification
more relevant to today's world.
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 New: FOA Logo Merchandise
- FOA has arranged with EmbroidMe
to provide FOA logo merchandies. Identify yourself as a FOA-certified
tech or instructor. The lab coats are super impressive for either
cabling techs and instructors. Check
out the selection.
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- FOA CFOT Renewals Get Free
Copy of NECA/FOA Installation Standard
- Every CFOT renewal will now
receive a free copy of NECA 301-2004,
Installing And Testing Fiber Optic Cables, produced by
The FOA in cooperation with NECA (The National Electrical Contractors
Association). This is an important reference document for defining
the installation and testing of fiber optic cable plants in a
"neat and workmanlike manner."
- The FOA feels this is such an
important document that we are giving a free copy (normally priced
at $15) to every active CFOT when they renew their active status.
- The FOA has also sent free copies
to all FOA-Approved schools. The new FOA CFOT exam to be used
after August, 2005, will include questions from the standard.
Schools should be including information from the standard in
their classes already.
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New Tech
Topics
- FOA Tech Bulletins - for those designing FO communications
products or installing cable plants.
- How do you design and manufacture
fiber optic systems? Choose and install one to serve your communications
needs? Troubleshoot problems? The FOA Fiber Optic Technical
Bulletins will provide step-by-step guidelines to help you.
All are PDF files you can print and use.
- Designing
and manufacturing fiber optic communications products for manufacturers.
- Choosing,
installing and using fiber optic products for users.
- Troubleshooting
fiber optic cable plants and communcations systems.
Does
Glass "Flow"? Is it really a liquid?
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
on General Topics and Testing
Fiber Or Copper? Making decisions,
overview and LANs
What
Happens When You Mate Mismatched MM Fibers?
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- New PowerPoint Presentation
Introduces Fiber Optics - in English or Spanish!
- The FOA has created a short
PowerPoint presentation that introduces you to fiber optics and
talks about job opportunities in the field. It was intended for
instructors to introdcue studnets to the field, but it's a good
introduction for anyone. It's about 3 meg file so it takes a
while to download and you need PowerPoint to view it. See http://www.thefoa.org/ppt/
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- FOA Certification Top Choice
The FOA CFOT and CFOS programs continue to gain momentum in fiber
optics. Over 18,000 CFOTs have been certified by over 160 schools
as the FOA completed its 10th year. Since our founding in July,
1995, we have dedicated ourselves to promoting fiber optics and
professionalism in fiber optics personnel, focusing on education
and certification. We are continuing to add new schools and more
CFOTs as users of fiber optics learn that a CFOT is the indication
of a professional, well-trained fiber optic technician. Now with
FTTH (fiber to the home) finally taking off, demand for CFOTs
is rising and schools are responding by expanding programs rapidly.
- The FOA now has approved programs
at 160+ organizations, welcoming new additions like the Joint
Apprenticeship and Training Committee of the International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers, Corning
Cable Systems and AFL
for their installation training programs and NASA's Goldstone
Tracking Station. The complete list of FOA-Approved schools is
at http://www.thefoa.org/foa_aprv.htm.
Your Name, CFOT - It pays
to advertise!
The FOA encourages CFOTs to use
the logo on their business cards, letterhead, truck or van, etc.
and provides logo
files on this site for that purpose. But we are also asked
about how to use the CFOT or CFOS certifications. Easy, you can
refer to yourself as "Your Name, CFOT" or "Your
Name, CFOS/T" for example.
Feel free to use the logo and
designations to promote your achievements and professionalism!
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Remember To Renew Your Certification
!
Remember to renew your FOA certification.
All current CFOTs have a ID Card with their certification data
and we keep a database of current CFOTs to answer inquiries regarding
your qualifications if needed. If you forgot to renew, use the
online application
form or the FOA
online store to renew NOW!
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- To
Contact The FOA:
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- The
Fiber Optic Association
- 1119 S Mission Road,
# 355
- Fallbrook, CA 92028
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- Office Hours 10AM-5
PM Pacific Time
- Telephone: 760-451-3655
- Fax: 781-207-2421
- info@thefoa.org
info@thefoa.org
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- Tech Puzzler: MT
MU looks a miniature
SC with a 1.25 mm ferrule. It's more popular in Japan.
See the FOA Tech
Topics Connector ID page.
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