BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED

(A Government of India Enterprise)

Regional Telecom Training Centre

(An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institution)

Kaimanam Thiruvananthapuram 695 040 Phone: 2526200, 2491825 FAX: 2526469, 2490569 E-mail : rttctvm@bsnl.co.in

www.rttctvm.bsnl.co.in Notification Dated: 22-06-2012 BSNL CERTIFIED OPTICAL FIBER COMMUNICATION ENGINEER OVERVIEW Fiber optic telecommunication technology has revolutionized the communication links with the unlimited provision of Bandwidth. The telecom sector now, is witnessing huge demand for the trained and qualified engineers specialized in fiber optic communications. To fill up this growing demand for qualified professionals in optical communication, BSNL, the pioneer telecommunication provider in India, is launching a certification program in Optical FiberCables and Systems. The course provides hands on training in design, optimization, setting up and maintenance of fiber optic networks. It describes in great detail fiber optic cables, connectorization, splicing, passive devices and systems. It examines the system engineering built into fiber optic receivers, transmitters, test equipments and troubleshooting. It also incorporates many of the current industry standards pertaining to optical fiber communication. COURSE CONTENTS IN BRIEF Core Topics (7 Weeks)

Fiber optic link Engineering. Connectors and splicing. Cable laying Measuring and testing devices. Optical transport technologies. Budgeting Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Multi ADD Drop Multiplexers(MADM) Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Recent advances in Fiber Communication.

Corporate Grooming and Soft Skills (1 Week) Personality Development Business Etiquettes Business Communication Employability Skills

Field Training (2 Weeks)

The trainees are exposed to the real world of Fiber Optic Transmission Network deployed by BSNL in Kerala.

LEARNING OUTCOME Through this uniquely designed industry oriented academic initiative, the trainee shall

gain a deeper understanding of fiber optic communication technology be able to design, implement and maintain a fiber optic communication network be recognized as a fiber optic communication technology specialist

TRAINING METHOD The training programme is supported with Audio-Video aided Classroom lectures and interactions. The instructor will lead you to the focus on the key knowledge and skills you need to understand the optical fiber technology from an overall perspective. In class discussions and hand on practice sessions in high tech optical fiber systems laboratories will provide confidence to the participants to apply the learned knowledge and techniques in the actual industry environment. In addition to this, the trainees are exposed to the implementation aspects of fiber networks deployed by BSNL in Kerala. WHO CAN APPLY 1. Candidates who have passed Graduation in engineering in the disciplines of ECE/EEE/EIE or M.Sc (Electronics/Photonics/Computer Science) or MCA or Equivalent. 2. Candidates awaiting the results of their final examinations are also eligible to apply. COURSE STRUCTURE Course Duration Timing Course Fee Number of seats : : : : Ten Weeks Full time (Including two weeks Field Practice). 9.30 AM to 3 PM (Monday to Friday) Rs. 18000/ + Service Tax @ 12.36% 25 per Batch

COURSE SCHEDULE (Batch ID and Date) BCOE 01 BCOE 02 BCOE 03 : 02-07-2012 to 07-09-2012 : 16-07-2012 to 21-09-2012 : 13-08-2012 to 19-10-2012

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 1. The candidates while undergoing this course should appear for examinations / assessment tests conducted during the course to secure the certification from BSNL RTTC. 2. The candidates will be awarded following grades based on their performance in the examinations /assessments conducted by BSNL RTTC a. Grade A+ 90% & above marks b. Grade A 80% - 90% c. Grade B+ 70% - 80% d. Grade B 60% - 70% e. Grade C 50% - 60% f. Failed Below 50% CERTIFICATE BSNL will award certificates to trainees on successful completion of the course. PLACEMENT No placement or Placement assistance will be provided by BSNL. HOW TO APPLY The candidates are advised to download the application form from the website. The duly completed application form along with the registration fee of Rs 200/- in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of Accounts Officer (Cash), BSNL, RTTC, Thiruvananthapuram , should reach at the following address, latest by 29-06-2012 for the batch BCOE 01 and 13-07-2012 for the subsequent batches. Mr.V.G.Sabu Sr. Sub Divisional Engineer BSNL Regional Telecom Training Centre RTTC Campus Kaimanam.P.O, Thiruvananthapuram , PIN-695040
Note: Candidates already applied in response to the previous notifications need not apply again.

IMPORTANT DATES Batch ID: BCOE 01 Date of commencement of registration Last date of receipt of applications Date of commencement of the Training Batch ID: BCOE 02 Date of commencement of registration Last date of receipt of applications Date of commencement of the Training Batch ID: BCOE 03 Date of commencement of registration Last date of receipt of applications Date of commencement of the Training : 22-06-2012 : 29-06-2012 : 02-07-2012 : 22-06-2012 : 13-07-2012 : 16-07-2012 : 22-06-2012 : 13-07-2012 : 13-08-2012
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THE INSTITUTE BSNL - Regional Telecom Training Centre, Thiruvananthapuram is one of the premier training institutes of BSNL. It imparts training in modern Telecommunication Engineering, Information Technology, and Management to BSNL executives. This ISO 9001:2008 certified centre of excellence is equipped with state-of-the-art telecom technology laboratories, which include mobile communication systems of GSM 3G & CDMA, switching systems of OCB-Alcatel France & CDOT make, transmission systems in digital microwave, fiber optics, SDH, STM rings and data communication systems with Internet nodes, Wi-Fi equipments, IP MPLS VPN and Cisco routers. The faculty members are well-qualified technocrats and experienced professionals from among various telecom specialties. The 30 acres of lush green campus houses Library, Hostels and Recreational amenities. HOSTEL FACILITY Separate Hostel facility available for Ladies and Gents if required. The boarding and lodging charges in the hostel are Rs 148/= per day per student. Library and recreational amenities are also available in the campus. TRAINING CENTRE LOCATION The 30 acres of lush green campus, which is bestowed with the environment for learning and living is situated at Kaimanam (NH 47) just 4kms away from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway station / KSRTC Central Bus station CONTACT US PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR (TECHNICAL) Dr.V.P.Sudeepkumar Sr. Sub Divisional Engineer Mob: 9446445455 Email: sudeepkumarvp@bsnl.co.in PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR (TRAINING) Mr.S.Satheesan Sr.Sub Divisional Engineer (Training) Mob: 09446 364600 0471 - 2526200, 2526201, 2491825 PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATORS (MARKETING) Mr.V.G.Sabu Sr.Sub Divisional Engineer Mob: 09446 433433 Email: vgsabu@bsnl.co.in Mr.Shafi.M.S Telecom Technical Assistant Mob: 09446765817
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DETAILED SYLLABUS Core Topics (7 Weeks) 1. Fiber Optic Link The Advantages of Optical Fiber over Copper Optical power and Loss measurement Optical Windows/Bands Attenuation Dispersion Dispersion Vs Bandwidth BW of optical communication 2. Transmitters Semiconductor Light Sources LED Sources Laser Sources Light Source Safety Safety Handling Precautions Coupling of source to fiber 3. Receivers PIN and APD Receiver noise Receiver block diagram 4. Optical Fibers Core Cladding Coating Standards Materials Tensile Strength Types of fibers ITU T G652, G654, G655 Buffer Strength Members Jacket Cable manufacturers. Cable Types Colour coding Ordinary fibers Pig tail, patch cord Ribbon Cable Submarine Cable Cable Termination Methods Cable Markings and Codes External Markings Bend Radius Specifications
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5 Connectors Types of Fiber Optic Connectors Single-Fiber Connectors Connector Termination, FDF etc Attenuators 6. Splicing Splicing Equipment Different types of splicing Fusion Splicers Splice Requirements Splicing Procedures Cable preparation Fusion Splicing Procedure Pigtail splicing Ribbon cable splicing (demo) Thermo shrinking. 7. Cable Laying Laying Specifications Minimum Bend Radius Pulling Eye Pullbox Splice Enclosures Installation Methods Duct Direct Burial Aerial Labeling Documentation 8. Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing Continuity Test using Light Source and Optical Power Meter OTDR OTDR Display OTDR Setup Testing and Trace Analysis Documentation OTDR Fault Localisation Techniques Restoration Practices 9. Optical communication Systems PCM. PDH DTA (G 821 analysis) 8 MBps+ 34 Mbps+ 140 Mbps Familiarisation Power measurements and dynamic range measurements Setting up the 140 Mbps link over patch cord with attenuator and testing
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10. Link Engineering Power budgeting Rise time budgeting ITU specifications G.957 spec 11. SDH SDH Mapping and multiplexing Protection Point to point linking of STM-1 Ring formation STM-4 12. MADM Basics Connectivity 13. DWDM Basics G.692 standard Field visit 14. Safety Basic Safety Handling Fiber Site Safety Maintenance personnel safety Earthing Trenches 15. PON FTTX PON G PON and GE PON 16. Trends in fiber communication OTN IP over WDM NG SDH Submarine cabling New Fiber Profiles.

Corporate Grooming and Soft Skills (1 Week) Personality Development Business Etiquettes Business Communication Employability Skills

Field Training (2 Weeks)

The trainees are exposed to the real world of Fiber Optic Transmission Network deployed by BSNL in Kerala. *****