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VSAT FIELD ENGINEERING TRAINING

African eDevelopment Resource Center (AeRC) would like to invite delegate/s to a 3 day Intensive VSAT Training course to be held on the 21 - 23rd April 2010 in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.

AeRC is a not-for-profit organization championing ICT for capacity development initiatives in the region through knowledge sharing and skills development programmes.

The Course will offer both theoretical and practical skills transfer as applicable to DVB/TDMA VSAT field engineers, support engineers and operational managers.

This course is designed for people who:
1. Need to gain knowledge of the satellite industry. These are decision makers and buyers.
2. Want to know more about satellites. Any one that want to understand the basics of satellite communication.
3. Want to install VSAT systems. Engineers and installers needing practical experience on installing and commissioning VSAT equipment.

The course will cover the following areas:
1. Why we use Satellites. Reasons why satellite is used opposed to fiber, cable or microwave.
2. How does Satellites work? Detailed explanation of a satellite from design to operational.
3. VSAT Network Design. Components that make up a VSAT network.
4. Link Budget. Explanation of why we need link budgets and how to understand a link budget
5. VSAT Services. Discuss the different types of services and the benefits of the types of services.
6. Practical Theory. Understand the process from applying to commissioning of a VSAT site
7. Demonstration of a dish built and alignment
8. Practical by Students

Course Facilitator: Mr Piet Retief
Joined the telecommunication industry in 1984 and has remained there for the following twenty plus years. Specializing in the maintenance and installation of high speed long and short-haul telecommunication equipment which entailes utilizing all the mediums available for the transmission of such data being wired, wireless or hybrid network infrastructures.

We look forward to be of service to you should you need more information and to register for this event. The registration fee for this course US$ 850 or Ksh 65,450 add 16% VAT and includes the Course handbook and CD, administrative costs, Certificate issued on successful completion and meals and refreshments during the course. Due to the practical nature of the course, we have limited spaces available and they will be offered on a firs-come-first-served basis.

Attached, please find the course outline and the registration form for your use.

Download the course outline and the registration form for your use.

Course-Registration-Form-VSAT-21-23-apl-2010.doc (66k bytes file)
VSAT-Field-Engineering-Training-Course-Outline-21-23-apl-2010.pdf (288k bytes file)

Please find the course outline and the registration form for your use:
VSAT-Field-Engineering-Training-Course-Outline-may2010.pdf   (294k bytes)
Course-Registration-Form-VSAT-may201.doc   (67k bytes)
 

Kindest regards, Joseph Mwangi
African eDevelopment Resource Centre
eDevelopment House : : 604 Limuru Road
Old Muthaiga : : P O Box 49475 00100
Nairobi : : Kenya
Landline +254 20 3741646/7 : : Cell +254 722 800810
Email: joseph@africanedevelopment.org  Website: www.africanedevelopment.org

Practical VSAT training

Joseph Mwangi
African eDevelopment Resource Centre
eDevelopment House, Old Muthaiga
604 Limuru Road
PO Box 49475 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Cel +254 722 800810
Land +254 20 3741646/7

Email: joseph@africanedevelopment.org 
www.africanedevelopment.org

Please send me details of any new courses you are planning. eric@satsig.net

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