ATT: TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPT

 

RE: Invitation to attend the Certified Fiber Optic Training Course,27th - 30th April 2009, eDevelopment Centre,

Nairobi

,

Kenya

.

 

African eDevelopment Resource Center (AeRC) in collaboration with 3 Triple Play Fibre Optic Solutions would like to invite delegates to a 4 day unique, authoritative, high-value, hands-on practical course which will provide participants with essential skil

ls

and knowledge necessary to design, install, splice, connectorize, troubleshoot and test fiber optic systems.

AeRC is a not-for-profit organization championing ICT for capacity development initiatives in the region through knowledge sharing and skil

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development programmes. Formed in 2005, 3 Triple Play Fibre Optic Solutions based in

South Africa

 is an organisation that specialises in installation and training in Fibre Optic Systems.

 

In today's high tech world, certification is considered proof of professional status and is often required for jobs 3 Triple Play Fiber Optic Solutions is an approved training centre for the Fiber Optic Association Inc. (FOA). http://www.thefoa.org.  Students will be eligible to write the FOA exam after completing the course. Successful students will receive the Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT) accreditation, which includes a CFOT passport. The FOA maintains a worldwide database of fiber optic installers, contractors and consultants as a resource for those searching for a designer or installer for fiber optic projects or trained employees. The database is searchable by location and fiber optic specialty.

 

As of the end of 2006, over 20,000 CFOT’s have been certified through training at over 135 schoo

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worldwide. The FOA is the most recognized certification in fiber optics in the world.

 

Our Instructors

A number of instructors in this program are experienced academics from the

University

of

KwaZulu-Natal

with considerable theoretical backgrounds as well as extensive industrial experience related to fiber optic technology.

 

Who should attend?

Previous experience in this field of fiber optics is necessary. This training program is not limited to installers or technicians, it is an excellent credential for sales and marketing personnel, indicating their comprehensive knowledge of the industry and building confidence in their assistance to their customers.

 

 

What will you learn?

This is a comprehensive, integrated training program which covers all aspects of both local and wide area optical networks to make sure that our students are fully prepared and employable. Optical fiber installation, splicing, connectorization, troubleshooting, acceptance testing and much more are taught with extensive hands-on practice.

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o covered is the use of transceivers, switching gear, splice enclosure hardware, and procedures pertaining to installing and testing them.

 

Prescribed Text for the Course will be provided upon registration: Fiber Optics Technician’s Manual 2006 3^rd Edition, Author Jim Hayes. ISBN 104186995

 

We look forward to be of service to you should you need more information on the Course, please find attached the Course and registration form.

 

Kindest regards,

 

Steve Njenga.

African eDevelopment Resource Centre

eDevelopment House, Old Muthaiga

604 Limuru Road

PO Box 49475

-

00100

Nairobi

,

Kenya

Cell +254 721 749 239, +254 735 430 858.

Land +254 20 3741646/7

Email: steve@africanedevelopment.org

www.africanedevelopment.org

AeRC is D.I.T Approved Centre

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March & April 2009

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Building

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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