FibreCo launches fibre optic training programme in East London
FibreCo launches fibre optic training programme in East London
Chairman of FibreCo Telecommunications, Dr Andile Ngcaba launched FibreCo’s fibre optic training programme at the East London IDZ Science and Technology Park.
In May 2012 at the ground breaking event in Bloemfontein, FibreCo announced its commitment to training at least 200 technicians around the country which will help uplift the level of skills for the maintenance of fibre optic infrastructure in communities close to where its network is located. In November 2012, FibreCo in association with The DETEA launched its first fibre optic training programme in Bloemfontein. The start of the programme followed a stringent interview process that identified 30 candidates from across the Free State Province, who met the criteria to take on the challenges of the 5-day intensive course on the maintenance of Fibre Optic cables.
The training programme is accredited by the Fibre Optic Association (FOA), whose certification is recognised in the fibre networking industry worldwide. This certification will ensure that trainee candidates are better qualified to apply for the new job opportunities, which will arise in the operation and maintenance of the FibreCo’s network and of other fibre networks expanding into the Free State Province.
FibreCo, a joint venture between Cell C, Internet Solutions and Convergence Partners, is training 20 local candidates who should benefit from its “bold drive” to build South Africa’s largest long-haul fully open access fibre optic network, said Ngcaba. Of the company’s planned 12 000km fibre optic network to link major cities and towns across SA, already 2 000km is live, interconnecting Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, East London and Cape Town.