Earlier this week our partner Novation hosted a week-long training session in Tampa, Florida. The training consisted of two groups of service veterans who will be responsible for the setup and installation of all the equipment. In attendance for this session were 10 trainees (group 2), the trainer Simon Ojulo and a representative of Go Long Wireless (GWL). Most of the trainees participating have either communications equipment or mechanical backgrounds from the military.
The goal of this session was to begin hands-on training with an experienced installer. The training session was designed to give each trainee an opportunity to work on all aspects of the set-up and installation of the equipment. The trainer had the trainees work in small groups, rotating tasks to guarantee each trainee was familiar with the process and all the components for one complete radio.
The components arrived on site in a dozen boxes. Along with all the hi-tech components was a significant amount of structural equipment such as the two rooftop mounting stands and the indoor power supply cabinet. The assembled equipment created three basic component groupings:
- Indoor cabinet
- Power distribution unit
- 4G cradlepoint
- Metal cabinet for wall mounting or floor placement with roller casters.
- Rooftop radio side “A”
- AP radio
- Lightning protection unit
- Power over ethernet switching power supply
- Soft mount rooftop stand
- Rooftop radio side “B”
- AP radio
- Lightning protection unit
- Power over ethernet switching power supply
- Soft mount rooftop stand
The process that Simon walked each trainee through included the following:
- Identification of each boxed item
- Careful unpacking, pointing out all the smaller bits and pieces included
- Grouping each component for assembly
- Rehearsing the proper order of assembly
- Hands-on assembly of each of the three main component groups:
- Indoor power supply and cradlepoint cabinet
- Rooftop radio side “A”
- Rooftop radio side “B”
In addition to the equipment training, all the trainees were given an exam for OSHA certification. This certification pertains to the Construction Industry and provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in the construction industry. The training concluded after a walkthrough of the wiring and equipment disassembly.
The next training is at the end of the month. It will consist of “hands-on” training at our sites in Baltimore. Stay tuned for updates once their available.