Certifications
GVF offers a wide range of certifications in several subject areas. Certifications in the Fixed VSAT (V) area require you to pass the Basic Hands On Skills Test (HOST-B) as well as specific online courses. Other certifications may be completed entirely online by passing the relevant learning courses and exams, which include simulator skills tests.
| Code | Certification Name | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| GVF-CERT-FT_20 | Field Technician Certification | GVF 510 ed2, 520 and 521 |
| GVF-CERT-FE_20 | Field Engineer Certifcation | GVF-CERT-FT (Field Technician Certification), GVF 500, GVF 505, GVF 522, GVF 530, GVF 531, GVF 532 |
| GVF-CERT-SPB_16 | Basic Satcom Professional Certification | GVF 510 ed2 and any HOST-B |
| GVF-CERT-SPA_17 | Advanced Satcom Professional Certification | GVF 510 ed2 and 520 and 521 and any HOST-B |
| GVF-CERT-SPHN | Satcom Professional: Hughes Specialist Certification | GVF Advanced Satcom Professional Certification and GVF 503i ed. 2. |
| GVF-CERT-SPID_16 | Satcom Professional: iDirect Specialist Certification | GVF Advanced Satcom Professional Certification and GVF 503i ed. 2. |
| GVF-CERT-SPSE | Satcom Professional: Gilat SkyEdge II Specialist Certification | GVF 503G and GVF-CERT-SPA |
| GVF-CERT-MSOE | Marine Satcom Operator: Sea Tel Specialist Certification | GVF 561 and 562E |
| GVF-CERT-MSOE-IMA | Marine Satcom Operator: Sea Tel IMA Specialist Certification | GVF 561 and 562E-IMA |
| GVF-CERT-MSON | Marine Satcom Operator: Intellian Specialist Certification | GVF 561 and 562N |
| GVF-CERT-MSOT | Marine Satcom Operator: SpaceTrack 4000 Specialist Certification | GVF 561 and 562T |
| GVF-CERT-MSPE | Marine Satcom Professional: Sea Tel Specialist Certification | GVF 520, 561, 562E, 503E, and HOST-E. |
| GVF-CERT-MSPT | Marine Satcom Professional: SpaceTrack 4000 Specialist Certification | GVF 510, 520, 521, 503T, and HOST-T |
| GVF-CERT-BTO | Basic Technical Operator Certification | GVF 530, 531, 532 (recommended) |
| GVF-CERT-ATO | Advanced Technical Operator Certification | GVF 530, 531, 532 (recommended) |
| GVF-CERT-BAPO | Basic Autopoint Terminal Operator Certification | GVF 530 (recommended) |
| GVF-CERT-GAPO | General Autopoint Terminal Operator Certification | GVF 530, 531 (recommended) |
| GVF-CERT-TOPC | Operations Center and Teleport Technician Certification | GVF 510, 520, and 532 |