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Fiber Optic Training - Fiber Optic Fundamentals
Training code: FOT-FOF
Updated: February 5, 2008
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Objectives
Fiber Optic Fundamentals training is designed for new or experienced personnel who desire a fundamental knowledge of fiber optic theory, codes, standards and practices widely accepted in the Telecommunications Industry today. Excellent for those who install or for those who supervise the design or installation of fiber optic systems.
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 |
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| 4. | Enclosures & Panels |
| • | Panels |
| • | Distribution, Patch and Splice Types |
| • | Application issues and selection criteria |
| • | Enclosures - Aerial, Burial |
| • | Re-Entry and Expansion capabilities |
| • | Routing and Preparation |
| 5. | Test Equipment |
| • | Loss Testing - Tools & Equipment |
| • | Standards & Methods |
| • | Return Loss, Bandwidth and Dispersion |
| • | OTDR Theory and Applications |
| • | Loss & System Budget Calculations |
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Audience Profile
Candidates for this course don't have to have any knowledge or experience in the following areas:
| • | Fiber Optic advantages and applications |
| • | Cables |
| • | Connectors and Terminations |
| • | Enclosures & Panels |
| • | Test Equipment |
Requirements
Must attend 2 days theory course by certified trainer. No hands-on lab.
Credit Toward Certification
When you complete the Fiber Optic Fundamentals (FOF) course you earn full credit toward the following certifications:
Exam Guide
The following exams required to receive FOF Certification:
Pricing Package
| Training Course | $600 |
| FOF Certification | $125 | 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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