Fiber Optics Training

Course Description: This introductory 3-day (appx.)* 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), and 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.  Course fee includes study materials, exam fees, Text Book, and CD.  Note: The student must pass both the written and hands on exams to successfully pass this course. This FOA sanctioned fiber optics course is recognized by the US Department of Labor. *Note: Actual number of hours may vary depending on number of students.

Course Objective: Program prepares the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optics Technician) exam given and graded at the end of class. Student will be able to effectively and efficiently install, terminate, and test multimode or singlemode fiber optic networks to existing standards.

Suggested Prerequisite: Able to see and identify small items and be able to read and speak  the English language.

METHOD OF ASSESSING WHETHER COURSE OBJECTIVE WAS MET:
Along with chapter tests, class discussions, and substantial hands-on activities, the CFOT exam is given and graded at the end of the class.  Students will demonstrate the ability to build and test and troubleshoot a fiber optic LAN network.

Instructor(s): As assigned by BDI DataLynk, LLC.  See our instructor’s credentials at www.bdidatalynk.com

Contact (Instructional) Hours: 24 – Hours (Approximately)

Location: Butler CC – Andover 5000 Building

Tools/Instructional Materials Needed: A Projection Screen for Power Point presentations, a chalk or “white” board, Tables and chairs (no small desks please).  We provide, fusion splicers, test equipment including power source meters and OTDRs as well as hand tools and consumables for each student to use during class.

Particular Physical Demand(s) on student: Students must be able to see, manipulate, and hold small tools and test equipment.  Students must be able to read and speak the English language.  Students must have the ability to announce to anyone in the classroom that lasers are about to be turned on or are currently on and active.  Further, student must be able to hear and react to the announcement from anyone in the classroom that lasers are about to be turned on or currently active.  Finally, students considering this or any other fiber optics course must understand that, because of safety issues in dealing high-power lasers and microscopes, the ability to communicate these important announcements to co-workers and the ability to hear and react to these announcements from co-workers is required once in the field working in this industry.

Tuition: $700.00 per student includes textbooks, study materials, CD, exams, and consumables. Includes 1-year member ship to the FOA.

Maximum Number of Students: 15

Minimum Number of Students: 6

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

Terms of Payment Options: TBA

Course Schedule:

Day – 1:

• Introduction to Fiber Optics
• Fiber To the Desk
• Fiber To The Home
• Multimode Fiber Optics Networking
• Fiber Optics Safety
• Hands-on Session Begins – Anaerobic Polishing Procedures.  Basic patch cable assembly, testing, troubleshoot, and repair.

Day – 2:

• Fiber Optics Networking Standards
• Fiber Optics Cable and Connector Identification.
• Outside Plant Cable Introduction.
• Hands-on Session Continues –
  Termination of Fiber Connectors, Introduction to Splicing
  (Mechanical & Fusion).  Introduction to fiber optics network troubleshooting.  Students will begin installation of MM fiber optics network using 12-fiber distribution style cable with SC and ST connectors.

Day – 3:

• Outside Plant Fiber Cable preparation, termination & testing - Demonstration.
• Hands-On Session continues.  Students must build, test and troubleshoot  actual multimode fiber optics network according to industry standards.
• Introduction to Basic OTDR Functions and Traces
• Use of the OTDR, VFL, Power Source and
  Light Meter Functions
• Continuity Testing, Troubleshooting, Managing Tools and Equipment

Course Description: This 2-day, 16 hour (*appx) fiber optic specialist course is for students who will be directly involved with installing Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optics Cabling. Further, it is an add-on course to their FOA portfolio once they have successfully completed the 3-day, basic CFOT course and can be taken concurrently with the CFOT course. This advanced Fiber Optic Training combines lecture sessions and 85% hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOS/O, OSP hands on and written exams that are sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association) and given and graded the final class day. This course introduces the student to industry standards governing the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of OSP fiber optics cable – used in the Outside Plant Rugged Environment. Students will learn how to properly identify OSP fiber cabling types, recognize various outside plant closures used in OSP fiber installation, install, prepare, terminate, splice, and properly test and troubleshoot installed OSP fiber cable to existing standards. Hands-on activities include both mechanical and fusion splicing. Course fee includes study materials, Text Book, CD, and exams and 1-year membership to the FOA. Note: The student must pass both the written and hands on exams to successfully pass this course. This FOA sanctioned fiber optics course is recognized by the US Department of Labor.
(CECs): 16 ITS. *Note: Actual hours may vary depending on number of students.

Prerequisite: Must have taken and passed the Basic CFOT Exam prior to attending the Outside Plant Specialist Course (CFOS/O). This course may be taken immediately after successfully completing the CFOT course.

Course Objective: Program prepares the student to take the Fiber Optics Specialist Outside Plant (OSP) Certification Exam (Written and Hands-On) given at the end of class. Student will be able to effectively and efficiently troubleshoot, test, identify, and repair OSP fiber network cabling, and provide QA (Quality Assurance) procedures to minimize or eliminate future network outages.

METHOD OF ASSESSING WHETHER COURSE OBJECTIVE WAS MET:
Along with chapter tests, class discussions, and substantial hands-on activities, the CFOS/O exam (both written and practical) is given and graded at the end of the class. Students will receive a certification at the end of the program which is sanctioned by the Fiber Optic Association.

Instructor(s): As assigned by BDI DataLynk

Note: CFOS/O is being offered in lieu of the CFOS/S.

Contact (Instructional) Hours: 16 – Hours (Appx.) Depending on number of students.)

Location: Butler CC – Andover 5000 Building

Tools/Instructional Materials Needed: A Projection Screen for Power Point presentations, a chalk or “white” board, Tables and chairs (no small desks please).

Particular Physical Demand(s) on student: Student should be physically able to see, identify, install, and test fiber optics connectors safely and efficiently. Must be able to manipulate small hand tools.

Tuition: $775.00/student

Maximum Number of Students: 15

Minimum Number of Students: 6

Textbook: Fiber Optics Technician’s Reference Manual by Jim Hayes, Supplementary Study Materials Include Course CD and Student Lab Manual.

Terms of Payment: Via Credit Card or Purchase order number.

Course Schedule

Day – 1:

• Introduction: OSP Plant Cabling
• OSP Cable Preparation
• Installation of Fan Out Kits and Connectors
• Hands On activities begin. Students are required to build, troubleshoot and test an actual, outside plant fiber optics cabling system using armored OSP cable. Must be able to demonstrate both mechanical and fusion splicing techniques in addition to cable preparation procedures and installation into industry recognized OSP splice closures.
• Closures: Types and Hardware
• Splicing: Mechanical and Fusion Preparation and Cleaning of OSP Cable
• Fiber Optics Safety
• Hands-on Session Continues.
• Study Question Review Session

Day – 2:

• Hands On Session Continues
• OTDR, OLTS, VFL Procedures
• OSP Fiber Plant Testing, Troubleshooting
  and Repair
• Study Question Review Session
• Written and Hands-on Exams: Students must pass both written and hands-on exams to receive FOA Certification.
• Certificates issued to successful students.

Course Description: This 2-day, 16-hour (*appx.) Splicing Specialist Training includes a complete PowerPoint presentation explaining the importance of high performance splicing and further details the points necessary to achieve these splices. The depth of this presentation is much greater than most textbooks and provides background information about splicing that is very important to the student. An overview of OTDR functions and trace understanding is also provided during this presentation. 85% hands-on classroom activities will provide training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of either single or multimode fiber optic cables. Inside or outside plant fiber optic cable types will be utilized at instructor's discretion during these hands-on sessions along with fiber optics enclosures and splice trays. The student will be responsible for successfully making and testing both mechanical and fusion splices.  In addition to the basic splicing activities outlined above, the student will further be required to correctly and efficiently install spliced fibers into splice trays and enclosures.  The student will further be required to achieve a splice loss of less than 0.15 dB for all splices and demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of splice loss using OTDR splice traces. This FOA sanctioned fiber optics course is recognized by the US Department of Labor. *Note:  Actual number of hours may vary depending on number of students.
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Prerequisite: Must have taken and passed the Basic CFOT Exam prior to attending the Outside Plant Specialist Course (CFOS/O). This course may be taken immediately after successfully completing the CFOT course.

Course Objective: Program prepares the student to take the CFOS/S (Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Splicing) exam that is sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association).  The exam is given and graded the final day of class.

Text Book:  Fiber Optic Technician’s Reference Guide to Fiber Optics written by Jim Hayes, President of the Fiber Optic Association (FOA).

METHOD OF ASSESSING WHETHER COURSE OBJECTIVE WAS MET:
CFOS/S test is given and graded at the end of the class.  A hands-on practical exam is given to insure student is proficient in installing and making mechanical and fusion splices according to industry standards.

Instructor(s):  As assigned by BDI DataLynk

* Finish time is a function on the number of students in class.

Contact (Instructional) Hours: 16 - Hours

Location:Butler CC – Andover 5000 Building

Tools/Instructional Materials Needed: A Projection Screen for Power Point presentations, a chalk or “white” board, Tables and chairs (no small desks please).

Particular Physical Demand(s) on student: Students must be able to see, manipulate, and hold small tools and test equipment.  Students must be able to read and speak the English language.  Students must have the ability to announce to anyone in the classroom that lasers are about to be turned on or are currently on and active.  Further, student must be able to hear and react to the announcement from anyone in the classroom that lasers are about to be turned on or currently active.  Finally, students considering this or any other fiber optics course must understand that, because of safety issues in dealing high-power lasers and microscopes, the ability to communicate these important announcements to co-workers and the ability to hear and react to these announcements from co-workers is required once in the field working in this industry.

Tuition: $675.00 per student includes textbooks, study materials, CD, exams, and consumables. Includes 1-year membership to the FOA.

Maximum Number of Students: 15

Minimum Number of Students: 5

Terms of Payment: Via Credit Card or Net 30.

Course Schedule

Day – 1:

• Review of Fiber Optics Basics

• Review of Fiber Optics Networking Standards

• Fiber Optics Safety.

• Fiber  Cable Preparation

• Fusion & Mechanical Splicing Process

• Splice Troubleshooting

• Hands-on Session Begins.  Students must build test and troubleshoot actual fiber optics cable plant using pigtails with both fusion and mechanical splicing techniques to industry standards.

Day – 2:

• Hands-on Session Continues

• Wall Mount Enclosures and Installation with splices (both fusion and mechanical),

• Hands-on Practical (Splicing Troubleshooting Exam)

• Review

• Written Exam

• Test Results, Exam Discussion, and Questions

Note:  Students must pass both written and hands on exams to receive FOA Certification.

Course Description: This 2-day, 16-hour (*Appx.) program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand, approach to fiber optics testing standards with little theory and considerable hands on activities. This comprehensive program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. This 85% hands on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of singlemode fiber optics networks and provides a detailed overview and demonstration of various pieces of equipment used in testing and maintenance. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Attenuation testing using the Power Source and Light Meter.  This FOA sanctioned fiber optics course is recognized by the US Department of Labor. *Note:  Actual number of hours may vary depending on number of students.

Prerequisite: After January 1, 2015, the student MUST have successfully passed the basic CFOT course within the preceding 12 months prior to attending the CFOS/T, CFOS/S, and/or the CFOS/O FOA Specialist courses offered by BDI DataLynk. There are no exceptions.

Course Objective: Program prepares the student to take the Specialist in Testing & Maintenance Fiber Optics Certification Exam given at the end of class.  Student will be able to effectively and efficiently identify fiber network defects, and provide QA (Quality Assurance) procedures to minimize or eliminate future network outages.

METHOD OF ASSESSING WHETHER COURSE OBJECTIVE WAS MET:
Along with chapter tests, class discussions, and substantial hands-on activities, the Specialist Fiber Optics Certification Test (both written and practical) is given and graded at the end of the class.  Students will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the program.

Instructor(s):  As assigned by BDI DataLynk

* Finish time is a function on the number of students in class.

Contact (Instructional) Hours: 16 – Hours:  *Actual hours may vary depending on number of students.

Location:Butler CC – Andover 5000 Building

Tools/Instructional Materials Needed: A Projection Screen for Power Point presentations, a chalk or “white” board, Tables and chairs (no small desks please).

Particular Physical Demand(s) on student: Students must be able to see, manipulate, and hold small tools and test equipment.  Students must be able to read and speak the English language.  Students must have the ability to announce to anyone in the classroom that lasers are about to be turned on or are currently on and active.  Further, student must be able to hear and react to the announcement from anyone in the classroom that lasers are about to be turned on or currently active.  Finally, students considering this or any other fiber optics course must understand that, because of safety issues in dealing high-power lasers and microscopes, the ability to communicate these important announcements to co-workers and the ability to hear and react to these announcements from co-workers is required once in the field working in this industry.

Tuition: $675.00 per student includes textbooks, study materials, CD, exams, and consumables. Includes 1-year membership to the FOA.

Maximum Number of Students: 15

Minimum Number of Students: 6

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 and consumables and exams.

Terms of Payment: Via Credit Card or Purchase order number.

Course Schedule

Day – 1:

• Introduction to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard.
• A review of fiber optics safety procedures
• Comprehensive overview of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14A , FOTP-171, FOTP-107
• Hands-on activities demonstrating OFSTP 7 test procedures.  Students must build, test and troubleshoot actual singlemode ISP network to industry standards utilizing all available test equipment: OTDR, OLTS, and VFL.

Day – 2:

• Introduction to OTDR Functions,
• Use of the OTDR, Power Source and Light Meter Functions,
• Fiber Identifier,
• Continuity Testing,
• Tools and Equipment,
• Safety,
• Class Discussion,
• Administer and Grade Specialist Written and Hands-On Exams
• Test Results & Review, Conclusion