HM Forces Fibre Telecommunications Bootcamp (ELCAS Approved)
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The HM Forces Fibre Telecommunications Bootcamp is a specialist resettlement training programme designed specifically for UK Armed Forces personnel leaving service who want to build a career in the telecommunications and fibre broadband industry.
Delivered by Fibre Optics Training UK, this programme enables service leavers to use Enhanced Learning Credits (ELCAS) and resettlement funding to gain industry-recognised qualifications and practical fibre engineering skills.
With nearly two decades of training delivery, our instructors understand the transition from military to civilian careers. In fact, many of our trainers and staff are former UK Armed Forces personnel who have successfully navigated the same resettlement process.
This intensive four-week telecommunications bootcamp prepares you for real roles within the telecoms and digital infrastructure sector, including:
Fibre Optic Engineer
Fibre Installation Technician
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Telecoms Field Engineer
Broadband Deployment Engineer
The course focuses specifically on telecommunications network infrastructure, giving you the skills required to install, test, splice and troubleshoot fibre optic networks used across the UK’s rapidly expanding full fibre broadband rollout.
Our package includes:
Our HM Forces Fibre Telecommunications Bootcamp is designed to provide service leavers with a complete training package to transition into the UK fibre telecommunications industry using ELCAS funding.
The programme combines recognised qualifications, practical engineering training and career transition support to prepare you for roles in the rapidly growing fibre broadband and telecom infrastructure sector.
Your training package includes:
✔️ Open Awards Fibre Optics Installation qualification
✔️ Open Awards Optical Fibre and Cable Blowing qualification
✔️ Open Awards Advanced OTDR Testing qualification
✔️ Smart Awards SA001 – Overhead Safety certification
✔️ Smart Awards SA002 – Underground Safety certification
✔️ Smart Awards SA051c – Tetra Leaning Ladder & Flat Roof Safety certification
✔️ Extensive hands-on fibre optic installation training
✔️ Practical fusion splicing using professional equipment from Fujikura and Sumitomo
✔️ Fibre testing using industry test equipment from Viavi, EXFO, Fluke Networks and Softing
✔️ Realistic telecommunications network simulation environments
✔️ Training on telecom cabinets, joint enclosures and fibre distribution points
✔️ Instruction from experienced engineers, including former UK Armed Forces personnel who understand the resettlement process
✔️ Training delivered by Fibre Optics Training, with nearly two decades of specialist fibre and network training experience
✔️ Guidance on ELCAS funding and resettlement course booking
✔️ Advice on transitioning into the telecommunications and fibre broadband industry
This structured programme ensures you leave with recognised qualifications, real hands-on fibre engineering experience and the practical skills telecom employers look for when recruiting fibre engineers.
More about this course:
The UK telecommunications industry is undergoing one of the largest infrastructure upgrades in its history as full-fibre broadband networks are deployed nationwide. This has created an ongoing demand for skilled fibre telecom engineers.
Our HM Forces Telecommunications Bootcamp has been developed alongside employers within the telecoms sector to ensure you learn the exact skills required on modern fibre network deployments.
Training covers the installation, commissioning and testing of fibre optic telecommunications infrastructure used in:
Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) networks
Fibre backbone and distribution networks
Telecom exchanges and cabinets
Broadband service delivery infrastructure
Throughout the course, you will work with professional telecom test equipment and fibre splicing tools used in the field, including equipment from globally recognised manufacturers such as:
Viavi Solutions
EXFO
Fluke Networks
Softing
Fujikura
Sumitomo
This hands-on approach ensures you graduate with practical experience that telecom employers actively look for.
Fibre Optics Training has delivered specialist telecoms and network infrastructure training for nearly 20 years, supporting thousands of engineers entering the industry.
Because many of our instructors are ex-military, we understand the challenges of transitioning from the Armed Forces to civilian careers. Our team actively supports service leavers throughout the training process and beyond.
By the end of the course you will be competent in the following:
By the end of the HM Forces Fibre Telecommunications Bootcamp, you will be competent in the practical skills and safety knowledge required to work on UK telecoms fibre deployments, including:
Safe working practices within telecommunications environments
Installing and terminating fibre optic cables for telecom network infrastructure
Air-blown fibre/cable blowing techniques for modern fibre network builds
Fusion splicing and jointing fibre optic cables using professional splicing equipment (including Fujikura and Sumitomo)
Testing and commissioning fibre links using industry test equipment from Viavi, EXFO, Fluke Networks and Softing
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) testing, interpretation of traces and structured fault-finding
Troubleshooting fibre optic networks and completing test documentation to telecoms standards
Working safely on overhead telecommunications infrastructure
Working safely in underground telecom networks and chambers
Correct use of access equipment (including ladder safety and flat roof access)
Successful learners will achieve the following qualifications and certifications:
✔️ Open Awards Fibre Optics Installation
✔️ Open Awards Optical Fibre and Cable Blowing
✔️ Open Awards Advanced OTDR Testing
✔️ Smart Awards SA001 Overhead Safety
✔️ Smart Awards SA002 Underground Safety
✔️ Smart Awards SA051c Tetra Leaning Ladder & Flat Roof
Career progression:
The UK telecoms and digital infrastructure sector is experiencing major growth due to the national full fibre rollout, creating long-term demand for trained fibre engineers.
Successful graduates from this course may progress into roles such as:
Fibre Telecommunications Engineer
Fibre Installation Engineer
Fibre Splicing Technician
Network Infrastructure Installer
Broadband Deployment Engineer
Telecom Field Service Engineer
Many of the companies recruiting fibre engineers actively seek candidates with practical fibre installation and testing experience, which is exactly what this programme delivers.
As part of the bootcamp we also provide career transition support, including CV guidance and advice on entering the telecom sector.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is ideal for:
HM Forces personnel preparing for civilian resettlement
Service leavers using ELCAS or resettlement funding
Individuals seeking a career in telecommunications or fibre broadband infrastructure
Military engineers wanting to transition into telecom engineering roles• Anyone wanting to retrain for the UK fibre network rollout
The course requires no prior fibre-optic experience, making it suitable for personnel from all branches of the Armed Forces.
The structured learning approach works particularly well for individuals with military discipline, technical ability and problem-solving skills.
Examinations & Qualifications Included:
Successful learners completing the HM Forces Fibre Telecommunications Bootcamp will gain recognised industry certifications used within the UK telecommunications and fibre broadband sector.
The course includes the following qualifications:
Open Awards Fibre Optics Qualifications
✔️ Open Awards Fibre Optics Installation – covering fibre cable preparation, installation, termination and splicing techniques used in modern telecommunications networks.
✔️ Open Awards Optical Fibre and Cable Blowing – training in air-blown fibre and cable blowing techniques used during fibre network deployment within ducts and telecom infrastructure.
✔️ Open Awards Advanced OTDR Testing – advanced fibre optic testing using Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR) to commission and troubleshoot fibre links.
Smart Awards Telecommunications Safety Certifications
✔️ Smart Awards SA001 – Overhead Safety – safe working practices when working on overhead telecommunications infrastructure, including poles and aerial networks.
✔️ Smart Awards SA002 – Underground Safety – safe working practices for underground telecommunications networks, including chambers, ducts and jointing environments.
✔️ Smart Awards SA051c – Tetra Leaning Ladder & Flat Roof Safety – safe use of access equipment when working on telecommunications infrastructure.
These qualifications are recognised by employers working across the UK fibre broadband rollout, telecom infrastructure deployment and fibre network installation projects, helping service leavers transition into careers as fibre engineers and telecommunications technicians.
Prerequisite for the course:
There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
The training is designed specifically for Armed Forces personnel transitioning into civilian careers, including those with no previous telecoms or fibre experience.
Basic technical aptitude and a willingness to learn practical engineering skills are beneficial.
Disclaimer:
Course units and certifications may vary depending on scheduling and awarding body availability.
Fibre Optics Training reserves the right to update course content to reflect changes in telecommunications technologies, safety regulations and industry requirements.
Course duration:
4 weeks.
Course cost:
£3,000 + VAT
This course is ELCAS approved, meaning eligible service leavers may be able to use Enhanced Learning Credits to fund up to 80% of the course cost.
Contact our team for guidance on using your ELCAS funding and booking your place.
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