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Fiber Optics Bootcamp

This 5-day fiber optic bootcamp is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optic Technician. This course combines theory and hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician), CFOS/T (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Testing & Maintenance), and the CFOS/S (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Splicing) exams that are sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association). These exams will be given and graded over the course of the week.

Fee: $2570

Fiber Optics Bootcamp Schedule

  • Introduction to Fiber Optics
  • Multimode Fiber Optics Networking
  • Fiber Optics Safety
  • Jargon, history, and application
  • Fiber Optics Networking Standards
  • Fiber Optics Cable and Connector Identification.
  • Hands-on Session Begins – Anaerobic Polishing Procedures. Basic patch cable assembly, testing, troubleshoot, and repair.
  • Introduction to Basic OTDR Functions and Traces Use of the OTDR, VFL, Light Source and Power Meter Functions
  • Continuity Testing, Troubleshooting, Managing Tools and Equipment
  • Review session
  • CFOT Written Exam
  • Hands-on Session Continues –
  • Termination of Fiber Connectors, Introduction to Splicing (Mechanical & Fusion).
  • Begin CFOS/T presentation:
  • 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
  • Introduction to OTDR Functions,
  • Use of the OTDR, Power Source and Light Meter Functions
  • Fiber Identifier
  • Continuity Testing
  • Tools and Equipment
  • Safety
  • Class Discussion
  • CFOS/T Written Exam
  • Test Results & Review
  • Hands-on activities demonstrating OFSTP 7 test procedures. Students must build, test and troubleshoot actual single-mode ISP network to industry standards utilizing all available test equipment: OTDR, OLTS, and VFL
  • Review of Fiber Optics Basics
  • Fiber Optics Safety.
  • Fiber Cable Preparation
  • Fusion & Mechanical Splicing Process Splice Troubleshooting
  • Review
  • Written Exam
  • Test Results, Exam Discussion
  • 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.
  • Wall Mount Enclosures and Installation with splices (both fusion and mechanical)
  • Splice-On connector demonstration
  • Ribbon Splicing Demonstration

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