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FIBER OPTIC SPLICING AND TESTING, BASIC

3.5 days
2.8 CEUs
Hands-on
8:00am - 4:30pm, the final day ends at 12:00pm

Tuition USD $1525

This comprehensive overview of fiber optic systems provides the student with a solid foundation on which to build and satisfies the minimum training requirements to become an FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT). The course addresses all facets of fiber optic communication systems as well as the business considerations associated with fiber optic installation. The students will be introduced to installation techniques and technologies by lecture and instuctor-led exercises as well as safety requirements of working with fiber optics. The students will learn how fiber optic cable systems are designed, installed, tested and applicable ANSI/TIA/EIA standards. Each student will be registered as an FOA member and upon successful completion of the course, will become a Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) authorized by the FOA.

Learning Objectives
• Understand the history and need for fiber optic communications.

• Identify the basic business considerations for fiber optic installation

• Learn how fiber optic systems work

• Identify the components of a fiber optic system

• Understand how to apply design and installation guidelines

• Learn how to maintain fiber optic cable systems

• Identify how to maintain fiber optic cable systems

• Identify installation procedures and techniques

• Identify splicing and termination requirements of fiber optic cable systems

• Know testing and documentation requirements of fiber optic cable systems

• Understand applicable industry standards

• Complete the CFOT exam for FOA certification

Who Should Attend
Engineers, managers, supervisors, installers, technicians and safety personnel associated with the installation, operation, design or repair of fiber optic systems.

This course is approved by the Fiber Optic Association and is conducted by Certified Fiber Optic Instructors.

Requirements
There are no prerequisites.

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