Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)

Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS)

Credential: Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS)  GI Bill resource
Credentialing Agency: Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS) is an advanced-level certification for technicians working in the cable telecommunications industry. BTSs are fiber maintenance and transport technicians. The BTS certification aims to identify competency in understanding and delivering signal transport; this includes network headend to hub, also from hub to optical node. BTS candidates are required to have knowledge of fiber optic and microwave system theory, cable system operations, modern telecom video, voice and data products and services, HFC network overview to include optical transport systems, and different cables, optical fibers, and cabling techniques. BTS candidates must pass a written exam.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)

140 Philips Rd.
Exton, PA  19341-1316

Phone: (800) 542-5040

Fax: (610) 363-5898
Email: jwelch@scte.org

Other REQUIREMENTS

The Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS) credential has the following other requirements:

  • Candidates must agree to uphold the SCTE Certification Code of Ethics.

Written Exam

  • Fiber Optic Theory
    • Characteristics and properties of optical fiber and cables used for transporting signal through the telecommunications network.
    • Transmit and receive equipment used in the optical transport network.
    • Hardware used in the optical transport network.
    • Fundamental architectures that may be incorporated within the transport network.
    • Fundamentals of basic optical link design.
  • Optical Transport Systems
    • Architectures that may be deployed in the optical transport network.
    • Transmission techniques that may be deployed in the optical transport network.
    • Apply optical fiber design principles to the optical transport network.
  • Link Performance
    • Operating principles associated with the operation of the optical fiber transport network.
  • Troubleshooting and Maintenance
    • Test equipment associated with troubleshooting and maintaining the optical fiber network.
    • Processes necessary to troubleshoot the optical fiber network and its associated components.
    • Processes necessary for preventive maintenance of the optical fiber network and its associated components.
    • Status monitoring processes associated with the optical fiber network.
    • Potential causes of optical fiber system interruptions.
    • Emergency Restoration processes associated with the optical fiber network.
  • Construction
    • Optical fiber cable handling, testing, and equipment.
    • Aerial optical fiber cable placement.
    • Underground optical fiber cable placement.
    • Bonding and grounding considerations when installing optical fiber.
    • Fiber enclosures associated with the optical fiber network.
    • Steps necessary to prepare and splice optical fiber.
    • Optical fiber connector and termination methods.
    • Optical fiber testing.
  • Alternative Transport Systems
    • Basic microwave system theory
    • Applications.
    • Supertrunking.

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS) examination:

RECERTIFICATION

Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS) credential has the following recertification information:

  • The BTS certification is renewable every three years. BTS certification holders must earn 12 Recertification Units (RUs) to maintain certification without having to re-take the exam.

    Additional information about recertification is available on the SCTE Certification Maintenance page.

Additional considerations for the Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS) include:

  • Although the BTS certification does not stipulate that candidates meet specific experience or education requirements, candidates may review the SCTE Broadband Transport Specialist Position Description for information about required knowledge and abilities to assess their suitability for the credential.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

COOL Bucks

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Promotion Points

This certification has been approved for promotion points.

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Star

Star credentials are MOS enhancing, as designated by the Proponent. MOS enhancing credentials are directly related to an MOS or ASI, are taught either partially or completely as part of a Program of Instruction (POI), and improves the MOS technical proficiency.

Skill Level

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Proponent Funded

Indicates the credential may have funding through the MOS proponent. Some proponents offer credentialing opportunities in conjunction with military training and/or as part of MOS development beyond the training base.

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Navy Bucks

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

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ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

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ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

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NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

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IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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NKO e-learning

Credential preparation courses are provided at no cost through Navy e-Learning. Click for external link to the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) web site, then select the “Navy e-Learning” link within the “Learning” tab to proceed to Navy e-Learning.

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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