Fiber Optics Technician Certification Course

Instructor: Bill Pruett

Day: Monday-Wednesday
Date: July 22-24, 2013
Time: 8am-5pm
Age: Adult
Location: Pro Tech Building, Room TBA
Cost: $700

This introductory 3-day fiber optic tech course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optic Technician. This Fiber Optic Training combines theory and 85% hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic 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 basic testing and troubleshooting. 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. Note: The student must pass both the written and hands on exams to successfully pass this course. (3 sessions)

This course also introduces the student to industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), LAN/WAN fiber networks, and further introduces the student to basic fusion and mechanical splicing. 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.

Standards covered: NECA/FOA-301-2004, EIA/TIA 568-B 3, ANSI/TIA/EIA 607-A, and NEC Article 770-50. 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, Installer Level /2 Technician 21 CECs. Course fee includes study materials, Text Book, and CD.

Suggested Prerequisite: Basic working knowledge of computers. Able to see and identify small items. Able to speak and understand the English language.

Textbook: Fiber Optics Technician’s Reference Manual by Jim Hayes. Supplementary study materials include course CD and Student Lab Manual. Course fee includes all study materials, consumables and exams.

Course Schedule

Day – 1:

Introduction to Fiber Optics
History and Future of Fiber Optics Networking
Fiber To the Desk
Fiber To The Home
K-12 Fiber Optics Networking
Fiber Optics Safety
Hands-on Session Begins

Day – 2:

Fiber Optics Networking Standards
BICSI, RCDD Certification, CFOT Certification
Fiber Optics Cable and Connector Identification.
Outside Plant Cable Introduction.
Hands-on Session Continues –
Termination of Fiber Connectors, Splicing (Mechanical & Fusion), Design & Installation of Fiber Cabling, Introduction to Splicing

Day – 3: