BICSI Outside Plant Designer Certification (OSP) OSP

Those who have earned the OSP designation have demonstrated through testing, their knowledge in OSP right-of-way and route design; OSP space design (maintenance holes, ducts, vaults); underground, direct-buried, and aerial plant design; OSP cabling hardware; and OSP grounding, bonding and electrical protection systems. OSP Designer candidates are tested on their ability to understand and apply a vast collection of OSP technology and design information. Those awarded the OSP designation will demonstrate knowledge in: Right-of-way Route design Media selection Cabling hardware Grounding (earthing), bonding and electrical protection systems The OSP Design exam is based on BICSI’s Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM). Those passing the exam will become registered with the OSP Designer credential.