Headquartered in London, GVF is an independent, non-partisan and non-profit organisation with 200+ members from more than 85 countries. The broad-based membership represents every major world region and every sector of the satellite industry, including fixed and mobile satellite operators, satellite network operators, teleports, satellite earth station manufacturers, system integrators, value added and enhanced service providers, telecom carriers, consultants, law firms, and users.
GVF has a Regional Office located in Washington DC, together with a network of Correspondent offices around the globe.
Visit us on the Web at www.gvf.org or email the Secretary General, David Hartshorn, david.hartshorn@gvf.org, or Martin Jarrold, Chief of International Programme Development, martin.jarrold@gvf.org, or Kristen Kloster, International Programme Coordinator, kristen.kloster@gvf.org.
A principal area of activity for GVF, particularly in emerging markets, is in capacity-building – for government administrations, regulatory authorities, etc – and in training – particularly for the private sector and for NGOs – which we have delivered all over the globe, and most notably in various parts of the Middle East.
More information about our bespoke capacity-building resources can be obtained from any of the above.
Our suite of training courses can be provided and lead by our own highly-qualified trainers wherever required and include: An Introduction to Satellite Communications course, Satellite Business course, Satellite Technology course, Satellite Regulation & Policy course, and our flagship VSAT Installation & Maintenance course.
The latter comprises the following elements:
Level 1: Introduction to VSAT Technology
[Interactive, animated, online format]
Level 2: Fundamentals of VSAT Installation
[Interactive, animated online format]
Level 3S: Advanced/SCPC VSAT Installation and Maintenance
[Hands-on exercises, available in the classroom only]
Level 3i: iDirect Remote Terminal Installation
[Interactive, animated online format]
Hands-on Skills Test
[Demonstration of skills to a GVF instructor/examiner]
GVF currently offers two certifications (with more to follow):
• GVF Advanced VSAT Installation and Maintenance. Requires Level 1, Level 2, Level 3S, and the Hands On Skills test
• GVF-iDirect Remote Terminal Installation. Requires Level 1, Level 2, Level 3i, and the Hands On Skills test
Students who complete the requirements for each certification may be listed in the Certified Installer database at www.gvf.org.
For more information on GVF training please use any of the contacts given above, or email Ralph Brooker – ralph@satprof.com.
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