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Telefocal Certified Submarine Cable System Expert (TC-SCSE)

Telefocal Certified Submarine Cable System Expert

In this 5-day certification course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of submarine cable system networks from both technical and commercial perspectives. The course covers key topics such as basic optical communications technologies, the deployment of submarine cable, and the engineering aspects of network design for dry plant, wet plant, cable landing station, as well as strategic planning (financial and physical). It will also cover advanced-level topics such as how submarine cable businesses are managed through consortium/Private-Public Partnerships (PPP) or private cable operators to provide reliable and high-speed communication networks.

Participants will be guided through the different stages of submarine cable project activities which include proposal development, financial viability assessment, route planning, cable construction agreements, permits and licenses for cable laying, agreements for wet plant maintenance in different marine zones.

Using a telco business as an example, the course will also provide insights into the utilization of the submarine cable bandwidth (share of MAU/MIU) through different commercial products like IP transit, peering, IPLC, DWA, et cetera. To forge product development ideas, the course will also impart key concepts on the underlying technologies over optical networks such as SDH, OTN, DWDM and carrier ethernet.

  • Engineers
  • Top level managers (who make decisions for SMC businesses)
  • Mid-level managers (who execute SMC projects and attend the stakeholders meeting during different phases of project)
  • Managers and team members (who own and maintain the network after project completion)
Instructor-led Training
 
  • Classroom: 5 days
  • LIVE Virtual*: 35 hours

*Note:

  • A minimum of 6 or more participants are required for a company-based LIVE Virtual course to commence
  • LIVE Virtual courses can be conducted for 5 hours or 7 hours daily. Please note that the number of training days will be extended if you opt for 5 hours daily.

27 – 31 May 2024 (Mon – Fri), GMT +08:00
If you are keen on attending this course, please register your interest via our course enquiry form.

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the bandwidth consumption trend and the need for more capacity in future
  • Identify the limitations and advantages of optical communications
  • Explain the reasons for choosing submarine cable over other options
  • Analyze different financing models of SMC and select the appropriate one
  • Understand the concepts of MIU/MAU and IRU purchasing, selling and consumption over SMC
  • Describe the components of SMC network like dry plant and wet plant
  • Explain the functionality of SLTE, PFE, C-OTDR, Branching Unit, Repeaters, Gain equalizer
  • Decide what type of submarine cables to use at different depths and environments
  • Understand how the SMC is laid, fault traced, repaired and what tools are used
  • Understand how the wet plant is powered and why on single conductor
  • Explain the significance of Beach Manhole and its earthing/grounding
  • Understand the activities involved in route survey
  • Explain the consortium structure and one’s participation in it
  • Identify the committees and meetings in case of consortium cable and best practices
  • Understand the process of owning and maintaining a submarine system
  • Explain the different optical systems on SMC and possible commercial products
  • Identify the product development strategies for IP Transit, Peering, IPLC, IEPLC, (Full circuit and Half circuit), Interlinking, Direct wavelength access on SDH, OTN, DWDM and carrier Ethernet
  1. Fundamentals of Submarine Cable Systems
  • Dry Plant
  • Wet Plant
  • Designing and Planning
  • Laying of Cables
  • Cable Landing Station (CLS)
  • CLS Equipment: DWDM, SDH and Ethernet
  • Licensing
  1. Commercial and Financial Structure of Submarine Cable Systems
  • Funding Requirements (CAPEX and OPEX)
  • Stakeholders’ Management (Financers, Strategic and Landing Partners)
  • Ownership Models with Pros and Cons (Private Cables, Consortium Cable and PPP)
  • MAU/MIU Calculation, Costing and Utilization for Consortium Cables
  • IRU-Indefeasible Right to Use and Contractual Status
  1. Submarine Cable Network
  • Unique Differences of Submarine Network from Terrestrial Networks
  • Components of SMC Networks (Dry Plant and Wet Plant)
  • Dry Plant (SLTE, PFE, C-OTDR, Supervisory Equipment and Cable Termination)
  • Wet Plant (SM Cable, Repeater, Branching Unit, Gain Equalizer)
  • Joints (UJ, UC, UQJ)
  • Transoceanic and Coastal Networks
  • Repeatered and Repeaterless System
  • Network Architecture (P2P, Festoon, Ring, Trunk and Branch, OADM, Hybrid)
  • Cable Landing Station (Site Selection, Space and Construction Standards)
  • Beach Manhole
  • Connecting Terrestrial Network to SMC Network (PoP2PoP Connectivity, Traditional Model, Flexible Models, Open SLTE, Open CLS, Open Cable)
  • Power Feeding Plan to Power Wet Plant
  • Fault Detection, OTDR/COTDR, Electroding for Cable Search and Cable Repair Process
  • Selection of Fiber for SMC (LEAF, VASCADE, etc.)
  • Selection of Appropriate SM Cable (No. of Fibers, Water Depth and Pressure, Location, Weather and Environment)
  • Power Budget and Repeater Placement Distance (80 Km to 40 Km)
  • Dispersion Compensation and OSNR
  1. Marine Activity
  • Sea Laws Governing to Territorial Sea, EEZ and High Sea for SMC
  • Marine Maintenance Zones
  • Laying of SMC (Laying Ship, Sea Plow, ROV, Grapnels)
  • UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
  • Clauses of the Law related to Submarine Cables
  1. A to Z of Submarine Cable Project

Phase 1 – Planning

  • Investment Business Model
  • Market Demand
  • Risk Analysis
  • Ownership Model
  • Partnerships
  • Network Configuration
  • Financial Plans
  • Project Timelines

Phase 2 – Developing

  • Construction and Maintenance Agreements
  • Landing Party Agreements
  • Competitive Procurement
  • RFQ Development
  • Bid Receipt
  • Adjudication
  • Selection and Award
  • Desk Top Study
  • Permitting
  • Final Route Selection
  • Cable and Equipment Selection
  • Procurement
  • Responsibility Matrix

Phase 3 – Construction

  • Installation
  • Payments
  • Stakeholders Consultation
  • Wet Maintenance Agreements
  • Combating Delays and Risks
  • Cable Laying and Termination
  1. Submarine Cable Systems and Products
  • SDH
  • WDM/CWDM/DWDM
  • OTN
  • Carrier Ethernet
  • IPLC (full circuit, Half Circuit)
  • IEPLC
  • DWA (Direct Wavelength Access)
  • IP Transit
  • Peering
  • IRU product and viability
  • SLA and QoS (Loss and Delays Measurement)
  1. Case Study: Deployment of Subsea Cable in a Pacific Island
  • Project Description
  • Implementation Plans
  • Project Management Arrangements
  • Costs and Financing
  • Financial Management
  • Procurement and Consulting Services
  • Safeguards
  • Performance Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Communication
  • Closing
  1. Case Study: Submarine Cable Management
  • Open Submarine Cables
  • Turnkey Supply
  • Turnkey Supply – Dry and Wet Plants
  • Disaggregation between SLTE and the Wet Plant
  • Open Systems vs Total Systems
  • Open Cable Management Interfaces
  • Implementation Examples
  1. Public Private Partnerships (PPP) for Submarine Cables
  •  Privatization
  • Funding
  • Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
  • Financial Partners
  • P3 Justifications
  • Project Costs
  • Accountability and Transparency
  • Role of P3 in Submarine Cables
  • Examples and Case Studies
  • Delivery Models (O&M, BOT, BOOT, BLT, etc.)
  1. Submarine Cable Monitoring Systems based on ITU G.979
  • Characteristics
  • Maintenance Controller
  • Supervisory System
  • Active Monitoring Equipment
  • Passive Monitoring Equipment
  • General Architecture
  • Fault Location
  • Parameters for Active and Passive Monitoring

Certification: At the end of the course, participants will sit through a proctored, written examination. The TC-SCSE professional certificate will only be issued upon:

  • Scoring 75% or higher in the written exam AND
  • Achieving at least 75% attendance for the course.

A background in a telco business and knowledge on optical networks would be beneficial.

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What is so special about Telefocal's Submarine Cable Systems Certification programme?

5/5

With years of experience in the field, Telefocal is a leader in providing training and development solutions to organizations and IT/Telecom professionals worldwide. Our team of highly qualified and experienced trainers who are experts in the field of Submarine Cable System deliver highly effective interactive, and practical training, with a focus on real-world scenarios and case studies.

Our course materials are developed based on years of practical design and implementation experiences by our Submarine Cable Systems experts, and updated in tandem with new Submarine Cable Systems technology and business developments.

Testimonials

"The training helped me to understand the submarine cable system which is essential for my line of work.”
Tonga Cable
“I liked the in-depth explanation of the submarine cable system.”
Teletok

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