Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)

Broadband Premises Expert (BPE)

Credential: Broadband Premises Expert (BPE)
Credentialing Agency: Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), Broadband Premises Expert (BPE) certification is designed for experienced field technicians who can install and troubleshoot telecommunications services (video, voice, and data) at customers’ premises. Candidates should be able to install and troubleshoot a variety of triple-play installations, from easy to complex, as well as mentor and coach junior employees. The BPE certification is one of three stand-alone premises certifications. BPE candidates must pass a written exam.

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

Broadband Premises Expert (BPE)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:    high

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

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

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are 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

Exam Administration (View Details)

  • In-person exam
  • Remote proctored on-line exam
  • Third-party test vendor

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 Premises Expert (BPE) credential has the following other requirements:

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

Written Exam

  • Technology, Systems and Requirements
    • Basics of analog signal and why the NTSC was developed.
    • Basics of digital signals.
    • Components and characteristics of fiber-optic cable used within the drop system and at the customer's premises.
    • Characteristics of cales and wire used within the drop system and at the customer's premises.
    • Differences and similarities between voice services provided by the cable operator and voice services provided by other operators.
    • Why competition has led to differences and similarities between cable operator-provided high-speed data (HSD) and other HSD services.
  • Premises Devices
    • Customer provided devices used to offer video, voice and data services at the customer's premises.
    • Why voice services provided by broadband providers are important.
    • Why HSD services provided by broadband providers are important.
    • Company-provided devices used to offer voice and data at the customer's premises.
  • Installation
    • Cable types, handling techniques, connectorization, and methods and procedures for installing coaxial drop cable used to provide service to the customer's premises.
    • Cable types, handling techniques, connectorization and splicing, and methods and procedures for installing optical fiber drop used to provide service to the customer's premises.
    • Wire types, handling techniques, termination, and methods and procedures for installing twisted pair wire used to provide service to the customer's premises.
    • Methods and procedures for inspecting an existing residential bond and for ensuring the bond meets industry standards.
    • Methods and procedures for installing video service at the customer's premises.
    • Methods and procedures for the installing voice service at the customer's premises.
    • Methods and procedures for installing high-speed data (HSD) service at the customer's premises.
    • Methods and procedures for installing passive and active devices used to provide video, voice and data service at the customer's premises.
  • Troubleshooting and Maintenance
    • Function use, care and maintenance of test equipment.
    • Best procedures for locating sources of degradation, and why they are optimum.
    • Procedures for troubleshooting common voice service problems at the customer's premises.
    • Various HSD problem symptoms, sources, and remedies--emphasizing isolating network, modem, and computer issues.
    • Troubleshoot analog and digital signal impairments.
    • DOCSIS tools used when troubleshooting video, voice and data service at the customer's premises.
    • Work force management tools used when troubleshooting voice and data service at the customer's premises.
    • Provisioning process.
  • Standards
    • Regulatory agencies and/or standards that govern practices for providing video, voice and data services at the customer's premises.
  • Safety
    • Industry standard safe work practices, for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other job-related tools and equipment.
    • Industry standard safe work practices with respect to vehicle use.
    • Industry standard safe work practices with respect to work zone safety.
    • Industry standard safe work practices with respect to the work environment.
  • Coaching/Mentoring
    • Importance of effective communication with internal and external customers.
    • Why adults learn differently from each other.
    • Qualities of a positive role model.
    • Benefits, expectations and responsibilities of mentoring/coaching.

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Broadband Premises Expert (BPE) examination:

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

  • Exam Administration

    Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Broadband Premises Expert (BPE) credential where checked:

    • In-person exam
    • Remote proctored on-line exam
    • Third-party test vendor

For more information on the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

Broadband Premises Expert (BPE)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Broadband Premises Expert (BPE) credential has the following recertification information:

  • The BPE certification is renewable every three years. BPE certification holders must earn 12 Recertification Units (RUs) to maintain certification without having to re-take the exam. Certification holders must also pay related fees.

    Additional information on recertification can be found on the SCTE website.
  • Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current billing cycle. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).

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1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

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4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

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10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 through E9

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