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Fiber Optic Training - Certified Fiber Optic Installer
Training code: FOT-CFI
Updated: February 5, 2008
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Objectives
Certified Fiber Optic Installer training is designed for those who design, install or maintain Fiber Optic Systems. It identifies you as an installer who demonstrates a practical knowledge of fiber optic theory, codes, standards and practices widely accepted in the Telecommunications Industry today. In addition this training incorporates two days of hands-on training including Fiber Terminations, Cable preparations, Fusion splicing, OTDR operation and Optical Loss Testing. Learn skills which are applicable to all the functions required to safely and competently install fiber optics communications cabling.
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 Mutlimode |
| • | 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 & Panels |
| • | Panels |
| • | Distribution, Patch and Splice Types |
| • | Application issues and selection criteria |
| • | Enclosures - Aerial, Burial |
| • | Re-Entry and Expansion capabilities |
| • | Routing and Preparation |
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| 6. | Installation |
| • | Planning and Standards |
| • | Premise/LAN – Methods |
| • | Outside Plant – Methods |
| • | Aerial and Burial techniques |
| • | Installation tools & equipment |
| 7. | Test Equipment |
| • | Loss Testing - Tools & Equipment |
| • | Standards & Methods |
| • | Return Loss, Bandwidth and Dispersion |
| • | OTDR Theory and Applications |
| • | Loss & System Budget Calculations |
| 9. | 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 & DWDM Issues |
| 10. | System Design Exercise |
| • | Tools and Equipment |
| • | Practical applications |
| • | Time Saving Techniques |
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Audience Profile
Candidates for this course don't have to have any experience in the following areas:
| • | Fiber Optics as a solution concept. |
| • | Identification of Cables. |
| • | Identification of Connectors and Terminations. |
| • | Splicing Techniques: Fusion and Mechanical. |
| • | Identification of Enclosures & Panels. |
| • | Plans and Specifications. |
| • | Identification of Test Equipment. |
Requirements
Must attend 4 days course by certified trainer. Hands-on lab included.
Credit Toward Certification
When you complete the Fiber Optic Fundamentals (FOT-CFI) course you earn full credit toward the following certifications:
Exam Guide
The following exams required to receive CFI Certification:
Pricing Package
| Training Course | $1,350 |
| FOF Certification | $125 | optional |
| CFI Certification | $150 | optional |
| CFOI Certification | $150 | optional |
Financing Options
FiberOptic.com financing is available for qualified applicants (US residents only).
1/3 down with the balance paid over 12 month following the training course.
An interest rate of 15% will be applied to the balance of the training amount and distributed over the remaining 11 payments.
Note: This training class content is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at
FiberOptic.com's sole discretion. FiberOptic.com training might include adaptive testing technology and
simulation items.
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