RCP provides specialist fibre optic training for engineers and technicians working with optical cable systems in offshore, industrial and hazardous area environments. Courses are designed to deliver practical competence in fibre optic installation, termination, splicing and testing — equipping personnel with the skills required to work confidently with optical networks in demanding operational conditions.
Why Fibre Optic Training Matters
Fibre optic networks are increasingly used in drilling, production and process installations for high-speed data transmission, control system communications and safety-critical instrumentation. Incorrect handling, termination or testing of fibre optic cables can result in signal degradation, system faults and costly downtime. Proper training ensures that personnel can install, maintain and fault-find fibre optic systems to the standard required for reliable long-term operation.
Course Content
RCP’s fibre optic training covers the core practical skills required for working with optical cable systems in industrial and offshore environments. Training is structured around hands-on exercises using industry-standard equipment, ensuring participants gain direct experience of the techniques they will apply on site.
Typical course content includes fibre optic cable types and characteristics, cable handling and preparation, fusion splicing and mechanical splicing techniques, connector termination and polishing, optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) testing and interpretation, power meter and light source testing, fault identification and diagnosis, and documentation and test reporting.
Delivery and Format
Courses are delivered by experienced RCP engineers with practical backgrounds in fibre optic installation and commissioning across offshore and industrial projects. Training can be tailored to specific client requirements, equipment types or site conditions, ensuring content is directly relevant to the working environment.
RCP can deliver fibre optic training at our facilities or at client locations, with course duration and content adapted to the experience level of participants and the specific skills required.
Who Should Attend
Fibre optic training is suitable for electrical and instrumentation technicians, control systems engineers, maintenance personnel and installation teams who are required to work with optical cable systems. Courses are appropriate for both personnel new to fibre optics and experienced technicians requiring refresher training or exposure to new techniques and equipment.
