Certifies proficiency in the transport of signals, including aspects of the network from the headend to the hub and from the hub to the optical node. Specifics include:
Fundamentals of Optics—lightwave theory;
Transport Systems—SONET, WDM, CWDM and DWDM;
Test and Maintenance of Transport Systems—impairments, tests, measurements, restoration and performance metrics;
Optical Equipment—transmitters, light sources, receivers, detectors, splicing and connectorization;
Construction—practices, considerations and safety.
Is this the certification for you? The BTS Position Description provides a summary of the type of job an individual might do with the acquired knowledge of this certification.
