Basic knowledge of communications cabling would be beneficial, though this course is open to beginners within the telecoms industry. This course provides the opportunity to learn both theoretical and practical skills of fibre optics and/or copper cabling.
With Fibreplus telecommunications courses, you will gain theoretical knowledge and certifications that are invaluable in the job market. City & Guilds and Fibre Optic Association (FOA) courses provide qualifications that are recognised in the UK and internationally, such as the 3668 communications cabling qualification that provides eligibility for the relevant network infrastructure cards.
Once you have completed and passed your City & Guilds exams you do not need to renew again, as this is a lifelong qualification. Renewing your qualification can be beneficial as updated courses with new information become available, though this is a personal choice.
The FOA awards will require a renewal every 3 years for a $100 fee (fee subject to changing by the FOA).
Fibre Optics is one of the fastest growing industries today and the foreseeable future. Driven by all the demands of smartphones, tablets, computers, telephone, broadband (internet), television 4K & 8K, streaming movies and the list goes on. Copper and wireless cannot keep pace with fibre optic with regards to potential performance.
It's important to consider the wavelengths (850, 1330, 1550, 1625nm etc.) you'll be testing on your current and upcoming projects as well as the required dynamic range for the distance/length of your fibre system. Connector types are also important as you'll want to ensure your OTDR and launch leads match the system you are testing. If you're unsure of what options you need, get in contact with our sales team who will be able to tell you the exact specifications for the Virgin Media, CityFibre, Gigaclear or other project you are working on.
Fibreplus does not offer our own financing, though we are happy to be partnered with Time Finance, who can offer financing for companies interested in purchasing from us. You can find more information about equipment financing here.
We are a short 5-10 minute walk from the Melksham train station, with many accommodations available within walking distance of us and the train station. If you are unable to get a train to Melksham, you can get a train to Chippenham or Trowbridge from most locations and then a bus to Melksham.
Training courses start at 9 am every morning, so we advise delegates arrive by 8:45 am to ensure they have enough time to grab a tea or coffee before beginning the course.
All of our fusion splicers are sold as a kit and come with a cleaver on purchase. The cleaver that comes with the splicer can be found on individual product pages. Cleavers are also sold individually.
Servicing usually takes up to three working days, but during this time a replacement splicer can be hired (or loaned depending on your warranty and availability) from us to make sure you always have equipment available.
Splicers need to be serviced annually as a minimum. MaxTester OTDR's need to be calibrated every 12 months. Some test equipment is every 3 years, but for more specific timeframes please contact us for advice.
The way you are assessed depends on the course you take. These can be multiple choice exams, written exams, project work or practical assessments. The number of exams you sit will depend on the course you undertake, please feel free to contact our training team for more information.
We have a variety of demonstration videos that are available for our customers after purchase. In addition, we can offer bespoke courses for you and your team that cover the specific equipment you need a refresher on. Our dedicated sales team is also available for in-person or digital demos if a light refresher is required.
Most equipment can be delivered the next working day (subject to availability). Test equipment that is not in stock and specialised equipment can carry a 2-4 week lead time.
Contact us for specific product lead times.
Yes, we do have on-site parking, available for free to any site visitors.
We are able to accommodate up to 8 students per class for the majority of courses, though we can take up to 10 students in some bespoke courses. This smaller class size allows maximum time with the trainer and equipment, ensuring every delegate has the best chance of success on our courses.
For training, we require a deposit and the balance to be paid prior to the first day of the course.
For equipment, we can offer hire to buy option (subject to status) and credit accounts are available for registered UK companies (terms & conditions apply). We also are working with a finance company to give you more flexibility over your purchases. Please contact us for further details and application details.
We accept Credit and Debit Cards (excluding American Express) and various funding sources for courses such as ELCAS.
Full payment for the course is required before the first day of learning, whether it is a hybrid online course or a 1-day bespoke course. We allow payment to be made in instalments, as long as the full payment is received before your online-portal activation date for hybrid online courses or your course attendance date for bespoke courses.
We are open 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday.
Unfortunately not. Our training centre is based in Melksham, Wiltshire. We have plenty of accommodation locally that will ensure you are comfortable during your stay in Melksham whilst you learn with us.
This depends on the type of course you are attending. For City & Guilds and FOA courses, we require students to apply and fully book 4 weeks before the chosen practical dates. This ensures enough time for students to complete the online theory portion (about 20 hours of work.) In certain circumstances, we may allow later applications, though it's important to remember that we require the online theory to be completed before allowing access to the practical exams.
Bespoke 1-day and 2-day courses without any online theory work can be booked whenever, though we suggest securing your spot as soon as possible as classes fill up fast.
A core alignment splicer aligns the fibres so that the cores are lined up before fusing them together. This achieves lower loss, which is essential for singlemode systems.
A cladding alignment splicer aligns the cladding of the fibre only which can lead to an offset between the cores if the fibre has irregular concentricity and will lead to a higher loss. This is not recommended for singlemode systems but is generally acceptable for multimode systems.
Our training team is available throughout the entirety of your course to assist with any and all questions you have to give you the best chance of success for passing the exams. If a student fails an exam, we do allow exam resits for a fee. In the majority of cases, this resit can be completed the same day as the initial test, though in some cases this may have to be rescheduled for another available date.
All certificates are collated by Fibreplus from the various awarding bodies. Once all certificates are received they will be sent out. This will take approximately 4 weeks. However, if you have not received your certificates after 6 weeks please contact the office.
We aim for an even balance of theory and practical work for our courses, including City & Guilds and bespoke courses.
Yes, though a fee of £125+VAT may apply as per the Terms & Conditions of the course.
All course registrations are issued with full joining instructions via email. We advise checking your spam and junk folders in case it got caught in an email filter. If you have been booked on to the course by your company, the joining instructions will be sent to the booking contact. If you still are unable to locate your joining instructions, please call or email the training team who will reissue your instructions.
None of our courses involve a high level of maths. We recommend you have at least a level 2 in maths and english prior to doing the course.
If you do have any specific questions regarding your maths and english skills, please contact us.
All equipment hire can be extended (subject to availability). To arrange this, simply email call the office and state the period of time in which you wish to extend. Please notify us as soon as you know you need an extension.
When purchasing your hire you have the option for us to arrange shipping or collection or you can arrange shipping yourself.
If you have chosen for us to collect your items simply provide us with a shipping collection address before the end of your hire and we will send out couriers to collect the items.
If you are arranging shipping yourself, simply return all equipment to; Caithness House, Western Way, Melksham, SN12 8DZ
We do prefer the items to be sent back in the original boxes.
If items are returned without boxes you will be charged for the cost of packaging and be held liable for any damage caused during shipment.
Our dedicated sales, service and training teams are available for technical help. Simply call our office at 01225 636041 and we'll assist you through troubleshooting or arrange for equipment repair if necessary.
We do not have any kind of financing available for our courses, but we do accept some government funding schemes. If you qualify for government funding, please contact us for more details.
Yes! We are thrilled to host students from all across the globe. Our hybrid online learning allows for students to complete the theory portion of the course at home in their own time, which is ideal for many international students. Simply enquire with our staff for course details.
Hybrid online learning allows for students to complete the theory portion of their course online in their own time, and then attend our training location for 2-5 days to complete the practical exams. This is ideal for delegates who have full or part-time jobs, are working off-shore, or work internationally. We know that flexible learning is important in the modern age and are pleased to be able to offer it for our students.
Yes! As EXFO's premier UK distributor we can order the kit you need in the specific configuration you need. We try to stock as much as possible in our UK warehouse, but if we need to order anything in for you we can have it to you in 2-4 weeks.
We are proud to be EXFO's premier UK distributor and a reseller of Sumitomo fusion splicing equipment. We also have a variety of brands in our accessories line, including Miller, Jonard Tools, Brady and Fujikura.
Yes, we do have on-site parking, available for free to any site visitors.
For training, we require a deposit and the balance to be paid prior to the first day of the course.
For equipment, we can offer hire to buy option (subject to status) and credit accounts are available for registered UK companies (terms & conditions apply). We also are working with a finance company to give you more flexibility over your purchases. Please contact us for further details and application details.
We accept Credit and Debit Cards (excluding American Express) and various funding sources for courses such as ELCAS.
We are open 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday.
Basic knowledge of communications cabling would be beneficial, though this course is open to beginners within the telecoms industry. This course provides the opportunity to learn both theoretical and practical skills of fibre optics and/or copper cabling.
With Fibreplus telecommunications courses, you will gain theoretical knowledge and certifications that are invaluable in the job market. City & Guilds and Fibre Optic Association (FOA) courses provide qualifications that are recognised in the UK and internationally, such as the 3668 communications cabling qualification that provides eligibility for the relevant network infrastructure cards.
Once you have completed and passed your City & Guilds exams you do not need to renew again, as this is a lifelong qualification. Renewing your qualification can be beneficial as updated courses with new information become available, though this is a personal choice.
The FOA awards will require a renewal every 3 years for a $100 fee (fee subject to changing by the FOA).
Fibre Optics is one of the fastest growing industries today and the foreseeable future. Driven by all the demands of smartphones, tablets, computers, telephone, broadband (internet), television 4K & 8K, streaming movies and the list goes on. Copper and wireless cannot keep pace with fibre optic with regards to potential performance.
We are a short 5-10 minute walk from the Melksham train station, with many accommodations available within walking distance of us and the train station. If you are unable to get a train to Melksham, you can get a train to Chippenham or Trowbridge from most locations and then a bus to Melksham.
Training courses start at 9 am every morning, so we advise delegates arrive by 8:45 am to ensure they have enough time to grab a tea or coffee before beginning the course.
The way you are assessed depends on the course you take. These can be multiple choice exams, written exams, project work or practical assessments. The number of exams you sit will depend on the course you undertake, please feel free to contact our training team for more information.
We have a variety of demonstration videos that are available for our customers after purchase. In addition, we can offer bespoke courses for you and your team that cover the specific equipment you need a refresher on. Our dedicated sales team is also available for in-person or digital demos if a light refresher is required.
We are able to accommodate up to 8 students per class for the majority of courses, though we can take up to 10 students in some bespoke courses. This smaller class size allows maximum time with the trainer and equipment, ensuring every delegate has the best chance of success on our courses.
Full payment for the course is required before the first day of learning, whether it is a hybrid online course or a 1-day bespoke course. We allow payment to be made in instalments, as long as the full payment is received before your online-portal activation date for hybrid online courses or your course attendance date for bespoke courses.
Unfortunately not. Our training centre is based in Melksham, Wiltshire. We have plenty of accommodation locally that will ensure you are comfortable during your stay in Melksham whilst you learn with us.
This depends on the type of course you are attending. For City & Guilds and FOA courses, we require students to apply and fully book 4 weeks before the chosen practical dates. This ensures enough time for students to complete the online theory portion (about 20 hours of work.) In certain circumstances, we may allow later applications, though it's important to remember that we require the online theory to be completed before allowing access to the practical exams.
Bespoke 1-day and 2-day courses without any online theory work can be booked whenever, though we suggest securing your spot as soon as possible as classes fill up fast.
Our training team is available throughout the entirety of your course to assist with any and all questions you have to give you the best chance of success for passing the exams. If a student fails an exam, we do allow exam resits for a fee. In the majority of cases, this resit can be completed the same day as the initial test, though in some cases this may have to be rescheduled for another available date.
All certificates are collated by Fibreplus from the various awarding bodies. Once all certificates are received they will be sent out. This will take approximately 4 weeks. However, if you have not received your certificates after 6 weeks please contact the office.
We aim for an even balance of theory and practical work for our courses, including City & Guilds and bespoke courses.
Yes, though a fee of £125+VAT may apply as per the Terms & Conditions of the course.
All course registrations are issued with full joining instructions via email. We advise checking your spam and junk folders in case it got caught in an email filter. If you have been booked on to the course by your company, the joining instructions will be sent to the booking contact. If you still are unable to locate your joining instructions, please call or email the training team who will reissue your instructions.
None of our courses involve a high level of maths. We recommend you have at least a level 2 in maths and english prior to doing the course.
If you do have any specific questions regarding your maths and english skills, please contact us.
We do not have any kind of financing available for our courses, but we do accept some government funding schemes. If you qualify for government funding, please contact us for more details.
Yes! We are thrilled to host students from all across the globe. Our hybrid online learning allows for students to complete the theory portion of the course at home in their own time, which is ideal for many international students. Simply enquire with our staff for course details.
Hybrid online learning allows for students to complete the theory portion of their course online in their own time, and then attend our training location for 2-5 days to complete the practical exams. This is ideal for delegates who have full or part-time jobs, are working off-shore, or work internationally. We know that flexible learning is important in the modern age and are pleased to be able to offer it for our students.
It's important to consider the wavelengths (850, 1330, 1550, 1625nm etc.) you'll be testing on your current and upcoming projects as well as the required dynamic range for the distance/length of your fibre system. Connector types are also important as you'll want to ensure your OTDR and launch leads match the system you are testing. If you're unsure of what options you need, get in contact with our sales team who will be able to tell you the exact specifications for the Virgin Media, CityFibre, Gigaclear or other project you are working on.
Fibreplus does not offer our own financing, though we are happy to be partnered with Time Finance, who can offer financing for companies interested in purchasing from us. You can find more information about equipment financing here.
All of our fusion splicers are sold as a kit and come with a cleaver on purchase. The cleaver that comes with the splicer can be found on individual product pages. Cleavers are also sold individually.
Most equipment can be delivered the next working day (subject to availability). Test equipment that is not in stock and specialised equipment can carry a 2-4 week lead time.
Contact us for specific product lead times.
A core alignment splicer aligns the fibres so that the cores are lined up before fusing them together. This achieves lower loss, which is essential for singlemode systems.
A cladding alignment splicer aligns the cladding of the fibre only which can lead to an offset between the cores if the fibre has irregular concentricity and will lead to a higher loss. This is not recommended for singlemode systems but is generally acceptable for multimode systems.
Our dedicated sales, service and training teams are available for technical help. Simply call our office at 01225 636041 and we'll assist you through troubleshooting or arrange for equipment repair if necessary.
Yes! As EXFO's premier UK distributor we can order the kit you need in the specific configuration you need. We try to stock as much as possible in our UK warehouse, but if we need to order anything in for you we can have it to you in 2-4 weeks.
We are proud to be EXFO's premier UK distributor and a reseller of Sumitomo fusion splicing equipment. We also have a variety of brands in our accessories line, including Miller, Jonard Tools, Brady and Fujikura.
All equipment hire can be extended (subject to availability). To arrange this, simply email call the office and state the period of time in which you wish to extend. Please notify us as soon as you know you need an extension.
When purchasing your hire you have the option for us to arrange shipping or collection or you can arrange shipping yourself.
If you have chosen for us to collect your items simply provide us with a shipping collection address before the end of your hire and we will send out couriers to collect the items.
If you are arranging shipping yourself, simply return all equipment to; Caithness House, Western Way, Melksham, SN12 8DZ
We do prefer the items to be sent back in the original boxes.
If items are returned without boxes you will be charged for the cost of packaging and be held liable for any damage caused during shipment.
Servicing usually takes up to three working days, but during this time a replacement splicer can be hired (or loaned depending on your warranty and availability) from us to make sure you always have equipment available.
Splicers need to be serviced annually as a minimum. MaxTester OTDR's need to be calibrated every 12 months. Some test equipment is every 3 years, but for more specific timeframes please contact us for advice.