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Certified Fiber Optics Technician
Course (CFOT)
24 Hours
Description
Prerequisites required: Basic Computer
Knowledge. This introductory 3-day fiber optics course is designed for
anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician. It 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), K-12 (Schools), and explains Zone Vs. 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 cost of installation. 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): RCDD 21,
Installation 12. Course fee includes all books study materials, and CD. The
text we use is, The Fiber Optic Technician's Manual, 3rd Edition written by Mr.
Jim Hayes.
Schedule - Register Online
| Class # | Subj/Cat # | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time(s) | Location | Fee |
| 3892 | NWT0952 | 8/25/08 - 8/27/08 | MTW | 8:00am-5:00pm | EP 1-324 | $600.00 |
| 3893 | NWT0952 | 10/20/08 - 10/22/08 | MTW | 8:00am-5:00pm | EP 1-324 | $600.00 |
Certified Fiber Optics
Specialist/Testing and Maintenance (CFOS/T)
16 Hours
Description
Suggested Prerequisites: C
One of the most important points of the program is to teach current day technology. Too many courses teach obsolete theory and practice, out of obsolete textbooks! This course will teach differences between applications(telco/CATV/LAN, etc.) so the student can intelligently work in today's fiber optics cable environment.
Another focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand approach to fiber optics testing standards. We attempt to explain the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and how to choose among them. Many courses are criticized because they are too specific or prejudiced to one application, technology or manufacturer. We explore the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks and strive to provide a better comfort level for our students with regards to testing and maintenance of both single mode and multi mode fiber optics networks. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14A, OTDR Fundamentals and Uses, OTDR Vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Proper Maintenance of High-Performance Fiber Networks. The Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Testing Exam is given and graded the final day of class. Course fee includes all study materials, consumables, manuals, and PC-Based OTDR Simulator. Program provides for 75% hands-on activities. If the student is not a CFOT registered with the FOA, he/she must pass the Basic CFOT Exam taken prior to registering the Advanced (CFOS/T) certification with the FOA. Cost for the CFOT test is $25.00. If the student is successful in passing the CFOS/T exam and does not wish to be registered as a Specialist with the FOA, a Certificate of Completion will be issued. The student MUST be a member of the FOA as a CFOT prior to registering any Advanced Certification sanctioned by the FOA. Both the CFOT Exam AND the CFOS/T Exam are closed book.
Schedule - Register Online
| Class # | Subj/Cat # | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time(s) | Location | Fee |
| 3891 | NWT0950 | 8/28/08 - 8/29/08 | RF | 8:00am-5:00pm | EP 1-324 | $575.00 |
Certified Fiber to the
Home Technician (CFxT)
16 Hours
Course Description: This Fiber To The Home Technician course is a comprehensive program to introduce the fiber optics technician to FTTx architectures being utilized, advantages and disadvantages of each and types of components necessary to complete a FTTx fiber segment. Upon completion of this course, the student will be familiar with why FTTx is being implemented today, including technical, marketing, and financial justifications. The student will further be familiar with the technical details and attributes of specialized FTTx components such as: splitters/couplers and wavelength-division multiplexers and the requirements for cables, connectors, splices, and associated hardware. FTTx design and installation requirements will be discussed in detail. The student will be able to successfully install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain FTTx links as a result of real world, hands-on training sessions. Course fee includes all study materials and Course CD.
Course Objective: Program prepares the student to take the Certified Fiber to the Home Technician (CFxT) exam given and graded at the end of class. Student will be able to effectively and efficiently install, terminate, and test singlemode FTTx fiber optic networks.
Prerequisite: For Fiber Optics Technicians: CFOT certification from the Fiber Optics Association (FOA). This industry recognized certification demonstrates a thorough understanding of basic fiber optics components, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fiber optic networks (Inside and Outside Plant). If the student is not a registered CFOT with the FOA, the 100-question exam is available to “test out” of the basic, CFOT Course requirement. The fee for this exam is $145.00. Exam is given and graded during the CFxT class. For other students not expecting to be involved in actual installation work: None.
METHOD OF ASSESSING WHETHER COURSE OBJECTIVE WAS MET:
Along with class discussions/presentations and substantial hands-on activities, the CFxT exam is given and graded at the end of the class. 70% of the questions must be answered correctly to successfully pass the exam. The exam is closed book. Students will further demonstrate the ability to build, test, and troubleshoot a simulated FTTx network.
Textbook: Fiber Optics Technician’s Manual 3rd Edition by Jim Hayes, Supplementary Study Materials includes Workbook, CD, and Student Lab Manual. See BDI Web site at www.bdidatalynk.com for complete textbook description.
Schedule- Register Online
| Class # | Subj/Cat # | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time(s) | Location | Fee |
| 3894 | NWT0953 | 10/25/08 - 10/27/08 | SNM | 8:00am-5:00pm | EP 1-324 | $750.00 |
Fiber Optic Splicing
Specialist Course (CFOS/S)
16 Hours
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. 75% 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 both rack and 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 CECs and INS, Level 2/Technician CECs - 14
Suggested Prerequisite: CFOT Course or another Formal Fiber Optics Training Course within preceding 6 months, or 1 Year Fiber Optics Related Experience. Specifically: Experience with fiber preparation, termination, and testing and a thorough knowledge of fiber optic safety practices.
Note: Anyone can attend this program. However, those wishing to become registered with the FOA as a Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Splicing (CFOS/S) must have taken and passed the Basic CFOT Exam which can be administered during this class period. If the student is not a registered CFOT with the FOA, the 100-question exam is available to “test out” of the basic, CFOT Course requirement. The fee for this exam is $145.00. For more prerequisite information, visit the BDI DataLynk web site.
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.
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.
Schedule - Register Online
| Class # | Subj/Cat # | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time(s) | Location | Fee |
| 3895 | NWT0954 | 10/23/08 - 10/24/08 | RF | 8:00am-5:00pm | EP 1-324 | $575.00 |