Master in Testing (2 days)

Objectives

In this extensive hands-on training each student will:

• Set up and calibrate equipment appropriate for each task
• Test a link representative of each environment

Each Student will use multiple types of test equipment from at least two different manufactures including Power Meter and Light Sources and application specific OTDRs.

As a masters level course, it is recommended that students have had several years of field experience or have taken our CFI or OSP course prior to enrolling.

Summary

FiberOptic.com's Master in Testing Program is the first of its kind in the telecommunications field. It is designed to provide an unmatched, real-life experience with solid classroom instruction. Using various labs designed around specific testing scenarios, the Master in Testing training is a perfect compliment for experienced fiber optic installers and technicians. This course features advanced hands-on testing labs demonstrating advanced testing procedures and techniques. Students work with test equipment from several different manufacturers.

Course Type

Brief Course Synopsis

1. Introduction to "Master in Testing"
   • Fiber Optic Testing Overview
   • Testing Equipment Overview
2. Power Meter and Light Sources
   • Attenuation Test Procedures: One, Two and Three Jumper References
3. Fiber Optic Certification Test Sets
4. Optical Fiber Identifiers and Detectors
   • FTTx Active ONT Detector
   • Visual Fault Identifiers
   • Visual Fault Tracers
5. The OTDR
   • Use and Operation of the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
   • Telco/Broadband OTDR
   • Handheld OTDR
   • Fiber Rings and Boxes
   • Trace Software
6. Miscellaneous Equipment
   • Fiber Optic Attenuator
   • Fiber Optic Talk Sets
   • Video Scopes
7. Testing in the LAN Environment (Presentation and Lab)
   • Loss Budgets
   • Test Methods and Procedures
   • Documentation
   • Troubleshooting and Fault Locating Procedures
8. Testing in the Telco Environment (Presentation and Lab)
   • Loss Budgets
   • Test Methods and Procedures
   • Documentation
   • Troubleshooting and Fault Locating Procedures
9. Testing in the CATV Environment (Presentation and Lab)
   • Loss Budgets
   • Test methods and procedures
   • Documentation
   • Troubleshooting and fault locating procedures
10. Testing in the CCTV Environment (Presentation and Lab)
    • Loss Budgets
    • Test Methods and Procedures
    • Documentation
    • Troubleshooting and Fault Locating Procedures
11. Testing in the FTTx Environment (Presentation and Lab)
    • Loss Budgets
    • Test Methods and Procedures
    • Documentation
    • Troubleshooting and Fault Locating Procedures
    • Perform Optical Loss Testing
12. Emergency Restoration Planning
    • Emergency Restoration Kits
    • System Design and Plan of Attack

Target Audience

FiberOptic.com's Master in Testing (TR-MFT) program is designed for experienced fiber optic installers and technicians seeking a better understanding of fiber network testing and an enhancement of their testing interpretation skills.

This course is designed for experienced fiber optic installers, technicians, and communications specialists involved in the communications, construction, utility, service and maintenance and troubleshooting industries. This course is an excellent opportunity for current FiberOptic.com or ETA certification holders at the installer, technical or design level.

The following knowledge or experience level is recommended:

• 3-5 years fiber optic installation experience or equivalent
• Prior knowledge of basic testing equipment and procedures
• Be a Fiberoptic.com professional certified Technician or Master in Splicing (desired)
• Be a FiberOptic.com fiber technician, or other industry certification (equivalent)

Benefits

After taking this course, students will become testing specialists who are better able to troubleshoot network problems, analyze traces, and calibrate different types of OTDRs. Students will also be well prepared to learn expert fiber characterization techniques.

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