Fibre Splice Mastery

I applied my knowledge from fibre splicing into creating mock exams that led to higher pass rates and are still used by instructors today. I also made training guides and videos at my last place of work.

The idea for Fibre Splice Mastery emerged from my experience working as a fibre splicer and realizing how crucial training was for improving pass rates.

• Fibre splicing is a highly technical skill, and I saw an opportunity to improve the training process for new students and professionals.

• The gap I identified was the mismatch between the mock exam format and the actual exam, the NRSWA Unit 2, which was a timed, computer-based, open-book test.
  

Most students struggled with the computer-based format and were unprepared for the time pressure. I developed a

Google Forms-based mock test that closely mirrored the actual exam, including questions that reflected both the test format and time constraints.

I also included references to textbook pages so students could practice finding answers in the right sections, just like they would in the real exam.

• Additionally, I noticed that there were no splicing training videos available online. So, I decided to record my workdays, capturing real-life splicing processes to create educational content. This material was used in my courses to bridge the training gap and provide hands-on, real-world examples.

One of the challenges I faced was ensuring the content I created was both comprehensive and engaging enough for trainees to retain the information.

• My biggest insight was that interactive learning and mock exams are essential for boosting retention.
  I found that when students practiced with mock exams, they were much more likely to pass and retain the knowledge.

• I also learned that in a technical field like fibre splicing, hands-on experience and real-world applications were key to preparing students for the job.
  The training videos I created not only helped my students, but also helped me refine my own teaching techniques.

• Creating training materials taught me the importance of structuring information in digestible formats and how to balance detail with clarity.

Fibre Splice Mastery had a profound influence on how I approach creating educational content in my current projects, including VPS.

• I learned that the process of simplifying complex concepts is crucial in every aspect of training and education.
  This experience heavily influenced the way I approach creating funnels and systems for clients in the current business.

• The mock exams, guides, and training videos I created taught me the value of clear, structured workflows, which I now use in developing systems for VPS clients.

• I also learned the importance of platform-agnostic training. The resources I created were designed to be accessible to anyone, regardless of their technology or experience level. This same principle influences my VPSprojects, ensuring that systems I create are flexible and adaptable to each client’s existing tech stack.

One of my proudest achievements was training an 18-year-old with no engineering background (coming from stacking shelves at Tesco) and turning him into a full engineer in just 5 months. He’s still an engineer today and continues to use my teachings in his current role.

This success story helped me realize the power of effective training and how it can transform lives. It also reinforced my focus on delivering results that stick—something I continue to apply in my current work with clients.