News Release from: Fibreoptic Industry Association
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 22 February 2006
Association addresses fibre-optics training
A new qualification scheme developed by the Fibreoptic Industry Association adopts a revolutionary, highly integrated approach to personal qualifications and training.
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A new qualification scheme developed by the Fibreoptic Industry Association adopts a revolutionary, highly integrated approach to personal qualifications and training provision addressing three interrelated areas: learner development, training courses and training provision. The qualifications start with a base, Level I, award but concentrate on four higher level awards: Level II - Technician; Level III - Specialist; Level IV - Engineer; and Level V - Expert. Learners can progress to higher levels of award by a combination of successful assessment on FIA approved course units and, in the case of the highest levels, submission of a thesis and subsequent oral examination.
Organisations providing the principal courses/units are required to be FIA approved training providers (ATPs) and use FIA certified trainers to deliver the training.
Certified trainers have to be qualified, trained or experienced as trainers and practically experienced in the field of fibre optics and have to pass a written FIA examination.
Each certified trainer is provided with a photo ID card that requires renewal every two years.
An FIA ATP is required to commit to using only FIA certified trainers on any course units leading to awards recognised within the FIA qualification scheme.
An ATP also has to either be a City and Guilds Centre or be willing to undergo initial and subsequent annual audits by FIA staff.
Learners are required to provide feedback, covering the quality of both training and facilities to the FIA Qualification Scheme Directorate.
This provides effective quality assurance controls for the entire system.
Details of the scheme, associated documentation and details of current approved training providers and certified trainers can be found on FIA website.
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