Fiber Optic Technician

Objectives

The Fiber Optic Technician (TR-FOT) training is the second level of our Fiber Optic Installer certification training. It builds upon the Fiber Optic Installer (TR-CFI) training and is designed to provide a real-life experience with solid classroom instruction using various labs and practical exercises designed around advanced installation, and testing techniques and procedures.

The Fiber Optic Technician training is a perfect compliment for experienced fiber optic installers. Featured are technician level hands-on splicing and testing labs demonstrating advanced procedures and techniques. Students work with test equipment from several different manufacturers.

The Fiber Optic Technician certification is for professionals who are involved with designing, configuring, installing, testing, and maintaining fiber optic systems.

Summary

The Fiber Optic Technician course is designed for those who wish to build upon the knowledge gained in the Certified Fiber Installer course, prior to taking the Master Fiber Optic Technician course. This course provides the opportunity to learn and perfect the more advanced field skills that the Fiber Optic Technician needs on the job.

Course Type

Brief Course Synopsis

1. Introduction to Fiber Optics:
   • Fiber Optic Advantages and Applications
   • Terminology and History
   • The Fundamentals of Light Propagation
   • Scales of Measurement and the Spectrum
   • Characteristics of Singlemode and Multimode
   • Manufacturing
   • Bandwidth and Linear effects
2. Cables:
   • Cable Types
   • Construction and Specifications
   • Cable Marking
   • Selection Criteria
3. Connectors and Terminations:
   • Temporary and Permanent Connections
   • Connector Types
   • Mechanical and Environmental Considerations
   • Performance Specifications
   • Connector Loss Issues
   • Splicing Applications
4. Splicing – Fusion and Mechanical:
   • Fusion Splicing
   • Cable Marking
   • Mechanical Splicing
5. Enclosures and Panels:
   • Panels
   • Distribution
   • Patch and Splice Types
   • Application Issues and Selection Criteria
   • Aerial and Burial Enclosures
   • Re-Entry and Expansion capabilities
   • Routing and Preparation
6. Installation:
   • Planning and Standards
   • Premise/LAN Methods
   • Outside Plant Methods
   • Aerial and Burial Techniques
   • Installation Tools and Equipment
7. Test Equipment:
   • Loss Testing Tools and Equipment
   • Standards and Methods
   • Return Loss
   • Bandwidth and Dispersion
   • OTDR Theory and Applications
   • Loss and System Budget Calculations
8. Restoration and Maintenance:
   • Tools and Equipment
   • Practical Applications
   • Time Saving Techniques
   • Record Keeping and Documentation
9. System Components and Design Issues:
   • Transmitters and Receivers
   • Passive Optical Components, Couplers and Splitters
   • WDM and DWDM Issues
10. Hands-on task required include:
    • Building a complete fiber optic segment utilizing wall mount enclosures with fusion pigtails, quick connectors and mechanical splicing
    • Test the completed Fiber optic segment using a OLTS and OTDR
    • Review and Evaluate test results according to ETA Fiberoptic.com certification requirements

Target Audience

• 3 years fiber optic installation experience
• Basic knowledge of splicing equipment and procedures
• Basic knowledge of testing equipment and procedures
• Be a Fiberoptic.com Certified Installer or equivalent (desired)
• Be an ETA Fiber Installer or other Industry equivalent (desired)

Benefits

Once taken, this course gives students a practical understanding of not only what fiber optic technology is, but also how to install, test, and maintain it. They will also gain practice and understanding in using outside plant techniques for building to building and long-haul installations. Students will learn and practice connectorization, splicing, and testing in two full days of hands-on labs and live demonstration.

Schedule

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