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 | | THE FIA QUALIFICATION SCHEME
| | | FIA | | 21/02/2006 | | |
A new Qualification Scheme developed by the Fibreoptic Industry Association adopts a revolutionary, highly integrated approach to personal qualifications and training provision addressing three inter-related areas: learner development, training courses and training provision.
The qualifications comprise a base, Level I, award but concentrate on four higher level awards - Level II: Technician, Level III: Specialist, Level IV: Engineer and Level V: Expert. Learners can progress to higher levels of award by a combination of successful assessment on FIA Approved Course Units and, in the case of the highest levels, submission of a thesis and subsequent oral examination.
Organisations providing the principal courses/units are required to be FIA Approved Training Providers (ATPs) and use FIA Certified Trainers to deliver the training. Certified Trainers have to be qualified, trained or experienced as trainers and practically experienced in the field of fibre optics and have to pass a written FIA examination. Each Certified Trainer is provided with a Photo ID Card that requires renewal every two years.
An FIA ATP is required to commit to using only FIA Certified Trainers on any course units leading to awards recognised within the FIA Qualification Scheme. An ATP also has to either be a City & Guilds Centre or be willing to undergo initial and subsequent annual audits by FIA staff.
Learners are required to provide feedback, covering the quality of both training and facilities to the FIA Qualification Scheme Directorate. This provides effective quality assurance controls for the entire system.
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