Nationally Recognised Training
Observing good fibre hygiene starts with correct and careful handling of the fibre optic equipment.
Our Fibre Hygiene course is designed for participants to attain the required skills and knowledge required to inspect and clean optical fibre connectors and to follow handling and placement practices for optical fibre patch leads and cables. It relates to practices necessary in the installation and patching of fibre for new or replacement cables in switching, transmission and fixed and mobile radio networks.
It applies to line workers, technicians, or jointers working for carriers and/or service providers. It also applies to work performed under the direction of the relevant authority.
Upon completion of this course, participants will obtain a statement of attainment. and a Certificate of Completion for Fibre hygiene and testing
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
To increase your skill development, Milcom has the following combined package that allows participants to complete the following specialisations, for a special discount price.
NBN Skill 9 fibre hygiene training costs from $225. Please refer to the pricing section on this page for the most up-to-date fees.
Skill 9 is the nbn enAble accreditation for fibre hygiene: inspecting and cleaning optical fibre connectors and handling patch leads correctly. It’s required before most fibre work on the nbn network.
A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for ICTTEN318, which supports your nbn enAble Skill 9 accreditation.
Most technicians continue to Fibre Testing (Skill 12) and Fibre Splicing (Skill 13) — combined packages with Skill 9 are available at a discount.
Download our cCourse Guide for this course. (PDF, 3.6 MB)
| Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| 30 July 2026 | 10:00 am - 04:00 pm | VIC - TRUGANINA | $225.00 |
| Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| 20 August 2026 | 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm | NSW - GRANVILLE | $250.00 |
This qualification may lead to the following career opportunities.
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
ICTTEN318
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Inspect, Clean and handle optical Fibre cable and connectors
This unit describes the skills required to inspect, clean and handle optical fibre cable and connectors. |
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