7 Benefits of Fiber Training
Benefit 1: trainees learn the knowledge, skills and
abilities essential to success. Because this training is tightly focused on
these essentials.
What is success? Success is achieving the three
goals of fiber installation: low optical power loss (a necessity for accurate
transmission), low installation cost (‘do it right the first time’), and high
reliability (an obvious goal). Trainees learn procedures that achieve these
goals because we have learned what works…and what does not work, both in the
field and in training.
Trainees learn what works from our
extensive experience:
field installation (more than 50,000 connectors, 100,000 insertion loss tests,
9000 splices), broad experience from our large client base (more than 11,100
trainees and clients), and the large number of training deliveries (more than
560). Because we have learned what is essential, trainees learn what is
essential for success.
From our large client base, we have learned how to
present training to those with experience of knowledge that ranges from none to
extensive??. From this training experience, we have learned how to present
information and instructions clearly, concisely, and precisely. With such
presentation, trainees easily comprehend the essentials.
From our extensive training experience, (more
than 560 presentations and 11,100 trainees, we have refined our
instructions so that they guide trainees to successful results and to avoid
installation errors.
Client requests for repeated
training
prove that trainees learn to be successful. One client has requested more than
30 programs. Another client has received training for more than 25 years. A
third client has received training for more than 12 years. Another indication
of successful training comes from clients requesting repeated training in the
distant locations of Italy, Germany, South Korea, Alaska, Canada, and Hawaii.
One frequent compliment has been: this training works!
Our training programs distill this extensive
experience into clear, easy to understand presentations and precise, easy to
follow, cookbook-like, instructions for the hands-on activities. This
distillation and focus results in trainees learning how to be successful. An
additional benefit of Pearson Technologies’ training is the documentation of the essential concepts and
installation procedures in the training texts. During work after training,
trainees can use the texts as references and for refreshing their memories.
Benefit 2: trainees learn by doing. Learning
by doing is the most effective learning. Pearson Technologies’ programs are
hands-on: 55-80% of each program is spent in hands-on
activities.
Installation training covers all the activities from receipt of cable and
connectors to evaluation of the post-installation test results to determine
that they indicate proper and reliable installation. To see skill matrix, click here.
Benefit 3: trainees spend maximum time learning with
minimal time waiting for shared equipment. When we began training programs in
1990, we decided to provide equipment sufficient to maximize learning. Since
then, we have maintained that decision, resulting in Pearson Technologies’
programs covering increased material in reduced time. Each trainee has
individual tools. Pairs of trainees share tools that can be shared without
waiting more than a minute or two. When the team approach improves the learning
activity, teams of 2 trainees or 4 trainees use the same tools without waiting.
Examples of tools are below. For additional
examples, click here.
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Benefit 4: trainees learn from Pearson Technologies’ extensive
training experience. As a result of more
than 560 fiber optic presentations and his work as a Director of the Fiber
Optic Association, Mr. Eric R Pearson, program developer and presenter, has
been recognized as a Master Instructor by both the Fiber Optic Association and
BICSI. In addition, clients rate Pearson Technologies programs highly. (See
what clients say).
Benefit 5: trainees receive highly-developed and extensively-documented
program texts. To improve and keep the
programs current, Pearson Technologies has developed its programs continuously during
the last 31 years. Examples are installation text, which is version 10,
and our design PowerPoint Slide text, which is version 7.
Trainees in most programs receive 2 or 3 texts,
for use and reference after training. Trainees in installation programs
receive three texts: the 494-page Professional Fiber Optic Installation, v10,
a 291-page PowerPoint Slide book, and a 52-page Certification and
Troubleshooting Fiber Optic Networks workbook.
Benefit 6: trainees learn field-proven installation
methods. The methods Pearson Technologies
teaches are those that work for all trainees. In addition, we, or our professional
installer associates, have used these methods during field installations. More
than 7700 installer trainees have proven that these methods work. So do the
220 repeated training programs clients have requested.
Benefit 7: training may be less expensive than hiring an
outside service firm.
In some cases, the training cost can be less than the charges of an outside installation
firm. Your personnel can learn the essential methods. As part of a training
delivery, Pearson Technologies can recommend the products that are best suited
to the skills and experience of your personnel. Such recommendations will lead
to successful installation.
To view ‘Satisfied Client Comments’, click
here.
To
determine how we can help you meet your fiber optic goals, contact Pearson
Technologies: fiberguru@ptnowire.com or
770-490-9991
