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Certified Fiber Optics Technician
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| Course # 90151 |
May 8-10 |
MTW |
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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| This introductory 3-day fiber optics
course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber
Optics Technician. It combines theory and 75% hands-on activities to
prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optics Technician)
test that is sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association) and given
and graded the final class day. This course also introduces the student
to industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To
The Home), K-12 (Schools), and explains Zone Vs. Distribution Cabling.
Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various
connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice,
and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. This
program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics
capabilities, and cost of installation. Anyone interested in becoming a
Certified Fiber Optics Technician should attend this class. Upon
successful completion, this program is recognized for BICSI CECs
(Continuing Education Credits): RCDD 21, Installation 12. Course fee
includes all books study materials, and CD. The text we use is, The
Fiber Optic Technician's Manual, 3rd Edition written by Mr. Jim Hayes.
Click on the book to learn more. Prerequisites required: Basic Computer
Knowledge - Click HERE for a word about prerequisites from the Owner,
Bob Ballard, RCDD, CFOS |
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Advanced Fiber Optics Network Testing
& Maintenance
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| Course # 90153 |
May 11-12 |
ThF |
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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| This 2-day (16-hour) program is designed
to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and
maintenance of fiber optics networks. It is strictly a practical course,
but includes more background information than is typical in basic
courses to allow the student to understand what they are testing and how
to troubleshoot problems in long-haul and short-haul fiber optics
networks. One of the most important points of the program is to
teach current day technology. Too many courses teach obsolete theory and
practice, out of obsolete textbooks! This course will teach differences
between applications (telco/CATV/LAN, etc.) so the student can
intelligently work in today's fiber optics cable environment.
Another focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to
understand approach to fiber optics testing standards. We attempt to
explain the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological
approaches used in fiber network testing and how to choose among them.
Many courses are criticized because they are too specific or prejudiced
to one application, technology or manufacturer. We explore the overall
spectrum of testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks and strive
to provide a better comfort level for our students with regards to
testing and maintenance of both single mode and multi mode fiber optics
networks. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14A,
OTDR Fundamentals and Uses, OTDR Vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss
Testing, and Proper Maintenance of High-Performance Fiber Networks. The
Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Testing Exam is given and graded the
final day of class. Course fee includes all study materials,
consumables, manuals, and PC-Based OTDR Simulator. Program provides for
75% hands-on activities. Suggested Prerequisites: CFOT Course or any
other Formal Fiber Optics Training Course within previous 6 months, or 1
Year Fiber Optics Related Experience. If the student is not a CFOT
registered with the FOA, he/she must pass the Basic CFOT Exam taken
prior to registering the Advanced (CFOS/T) certification with the FOA.
Cost for the CFOT test is $25.00. If the student is successful in
passing the CFOS/T exam and does not wish to be registered as a
Specialist with the FOA, a Certificate of Completion will be issued. The
student MUST be a member of the FOA as a CFOT prior to registering any
Advanced Certification sanctioned by the FOA. Both the CFOT Exam AND the
CFOS/T Exam are closed book. For more information contact BDI DataLynk
at 512-785-9024. |
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