Course Overview
- Introduction to the course, skills, assignments, and exam; testing theoretical knowledge of fibre optics and OTDR (uni-directional testing), assessing competency levels; general health and safety for offshore wind; and review of results from the first practical test using FastReporter.
- Theory session on testing, covering testing safety rules, followed by a Q&A on the safety rules.
- Introduction to FastReporter software, including how to produce and analyze a report with commentary, create an introductory standard for the report, and a recap on the day's content and reporting basics.
- Theory session on the next steps in reporting, reviewing reporting tools and their differences/variations, followed by a recap of testing safety.
- Bi-directional testing, including setting up folders, configuring parameters, and a practical testing session.
- OTDR testing set-up in teams, conducting bi-directional string tests, producing and refining the report, continuing with the string test, and submitting the final report when confident it is correct.
- Qualifications Included In Bootcamp
Qualifications Included In Bootcamp
This is a Level 3 Skills Bootcamp.
Entry Requirements
An induction will take place prior to starting the bootcamp.