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Fiber optics
Splicing, terminating and testing optical fiber.
Levels are anchored to certificates, exams, hours or license classes.
How to level it
- 10 Intro Intro course or helper on a crew
- 30 Certified tech FOA CFOT
- 50 Field splicer Fusion splicing + OTDR, ~1 year in the fieldUnlocks Fiber Optic Splicer
- 65 Specialist FOA CFOS specialist certifications or crew lead
- 80 Contract splicer Independent work, restoration and data-center jobs
Methods that use it
| Method | Level needed | Income |
|---|---|---|
Infrastructure · travel | 50Field splicer | $55k – $90k |