Does it matter?
Unfortunately, here in Ontario, Canada our technicians are not required to be licensed or certified and to be honest they also go by several titles: Cabling Technicians, Cabling Specialists, Telecom Installers. So, who do you choose?
The key to finding the right technician, specialist or installer is to ensure the individual is Certified by a reputable institution of the trade. One that is certification-based with worldwide acceptance, and also promotes recertification and continuing education.
Two such reputable institutions are the Fiber Optic Association and BICSI.
These institutions are part of the development and setting of worldwide standards of competency and ethics for both Fiber Optics and Structured Cabling systems. Both institutions offer Knowledge and Skills based certifications to create knowledgeable ICT professionals who perform duties in compliance with industry best practices, methodologies, standards, and codes.
These certifications also teach the knowledge along with demonstrated skills in the installation of copper, fiber optic cabling and wireless systems used to support networks. These networks make up your LANs, telephone systems, CCTV, security, HVAC, DAS or building management applications, industrial systems, and electrical distribution management systems, etc.
Both institutions also offer separate certification for Fiber-Optic cabling because as a trade it has its own best practices, standards and codes.
Because these are registered institutions, FOA and BICSI are able to share an individual’s certifications via LinkedIn under featured Licenses & Certifications.
Mark Hall of Premises Cabling is a Certified Premises Cabling Technician(CPCT) and a Certified Fiber Optic Cabling Technician(CFOT): https://lnkd.in/gkA5tzXR