Offered in conjunction with BDI DataLynk
Fiber Optics Training Professionals
For more information, call Ray at 559.687.3201
To register, call Annette at 559.687.3201
Certified Fiber Optics Technician Course (CFOT)
Course Description: This introductory 3-day fiber optics course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician. This program combines theory and 75% hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optics 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, LAN/WAN fiber networks, and further introduces the student to basic fusion and mechanical splicing. 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 cost of installation. Standards covered: NECA/FOA-301-2004, EIA/TIA 568-B.3, ANSI/TIA/EIA 607-A, and NEC Article 770-50, anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician should attend this class. Upon successful completion, this program is recognized for BICSI CECs (Continuing Education Credits): RDDD 21, OSP 21, INST 15, TECH 18, Cert. Trainer 21. Course fee includes all books study materials.
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/single mode fiber optic networks.
Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge. Able to see and identify small items and able to speak and understand the English language.
Cost: $625
Monday – Wednesday, April 9 - 11, 2012, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Monday – Wednesday, June 11 - 13, 2012, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T)
Course Description: This 2-day (16-hour) 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 75% hands on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of single and multi mode 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-526-14(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 course is accredited by BICSI for RCDD 14, OSP 14, INST 14, TECH 14, Cert. Trainer 14.
Prerequisite: CFOT Course or another Formal Fiber Optics Training Course within preceding 6 months, or 1 Year Fiber Optics Related Experience. Must have taken and passed the Basic CFOT Exam prior to registering Specialist Certification (CFOS/T) with the FOA.
Course Objective: Program prepares the student to take the Advanced 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.
Text Book: Fiber Optic Technician’s Reference Guide to Fiber Optics written by Jim Hayes, President of the Fiber Optic Association (FOA).
Cost: $600
Thursday - Friday, April 12 - 13, 2012, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Thursday - Friday, June 14 - 15, 2012, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Certified Fiber Optics Splicing Specialist Course (CFOS/S)
Course Description: This 2-day program includes a complete PowerPoint presentation explaining the importance 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 both single and multi mode fiber optic cables. Both inside and outside plant fiber optic cable types will be utilized during these hands-on sessions along with inside and outside plant enclosures and splice trays. The student will be responsible for successfully making and testing both single mode and multi mode 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 trays in enclosures. These enclosures will include wall mounted splice enclosures, as well as, outside plant 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 program is approved for BICSI CECs (Continuing Education Credits): RCDD 14, OSP 14, INST 14, TECH 14, Cert. Trainer 14
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Prerequisite: CFOT Course or another Formal Fiber Optics Training Course within preceding 6 months, or 1 Year Fiber Optics Related Experience. If the student is not a CFOT registered with the FOA, he/she must pass the Basic CFOT Exam prior to registering the Specialist (CFOS/T) certification with the FOA. Cost for the CFOT test is $145.00. For more information contact BDI Datalynk at 512.785.9024.
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).
Cost: $600
Saturday - Sunday, April 14 - 15, 2012, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Saturday - Sunday, June 16 - 17, 2012, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm