Duration: 4 days | Time: 08h30 - 16h00 Booking: Please complete the Registration Form Conditions: Registrations cannot be confirmed until payment is received in full.
Cancellation notice period
Fees payable
7 or more days
No cancellation fee payable
Less than 7 days
A 10% cancellation fee applies
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The primary focus of this course is to provide a comprehensive coverage of the best practices for the deployment of optical communication networks.
Fusion splicing, connectorization, acceptance testing, troubleshooting and much more is taught with lots of hands-on practice.
Comprehensive hands-on activities and the underlying theory are combined to provide a firm understanding of the concepts underpinning the deployment of optical communication networks.
Also provided is coverage of the major developments in wide-band, optical cross connect, transceiver, and waveguide type devices that lay the foundation for nextgeneration networks.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
No previous experience is necessary. This training program is not limited to installers or technicians, it is an excellent credential for sales and marketing personnel, indicating their comprehensive knowledge of the industry and building confidence in their assistance to their customers.
Refresh your knowledge or prepare for the CFOT exam online at: www.fiberu.org
THE INSTRUCTORS:
Each of the instructors involved with this course have three decades of optical fiber experience (from the early 80s) and we welcome the opportunity to share our knowledge, insight and experience with you.
ACCREDITATION:
In today's high-techworld, certification is considered proof of professional status and, we are a Fiber Optic Association Inc. approved training school # 707
COURSE CONTENT - SUMMARY
DAY ONE | 08:30 - 16:30
Introduction to Fiber Optics
What is Fiber Optics?
Fiber manufacturing methods (video)
Fiber advantages
How fiber works
Refraction & Reflection
Fiber Types:
OM 1, 2, 3, & 4
SM G.652, G.655, G.656 & G.657
Mixing G.652, G.655, G.656 and G.657
Cut-off wavelength
Frequency
Numerical aperture
Mode-field diameter
What is an Optical Network?
Transmitters and transceivers
Optical modulation
Optical fiber parameters
Transmission bands
CWDM, DWDM and TDM
Attenuation
Scattering and Absorption
Inter Modal and Chromatic Dispersion
Polarization Mode Dispersion
Coefficients and system performance
Mode-conditioning
Amplifiers and Attenuators
Cable Types
Loose tube and Tight buffer
Choosing a Cable
Cable specifications
NEC Ratings
Cable plant hardware
Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding
Best practices for installing cable
Bonding and grounding
Pulling fiber optic cable
Air-assisted fiber installations
Slack management
FTTx
Fiber Optic Installation Safety Rules
DAY TWO | 08:30 - 16:30
SPLICING: FUSION and MECHANICAL
Choosing a Splice Type
Cable and fiber preparation techniques
Fusion splicing timesaving techniques
Splice Loss - cause and remedy
Fusion splicer maintenance and cleaning
Connector types
Termination procedures
HANDS-ON Practical Session
Fusion splicing
Mid spanning
Connectorization
Polishing techniques
Fiber optic enclosures
DAY THREE | 08:30 - 16:30
TESTING, TROUBLESHOOTING & MORE SPLICING
OTDR and iOLM characterization
Testing at various wavelengths
Loss Budget calculations
Power Budget calculations
Calculate admissible lengths
Insertion loss testing
System Certification
Documenting test results
Gainers
Mode-Field Diameter issues
Nano-engineered ring issues
Troubleshooting procedures
Measurement units
Cleaning connectors
HANDS-ON Practical Session
Working with the following test instruments: Visual Fault Locators, Fiber Microscopes, Power Sources, Power Meters, Dark Fiber Identifiers, OTDR’s, more fusion splicing, etc.
Certified Fiber Optic Design Specialist (CFOS/D) Training
Students will study best practices and design alternatives for long-haul, metro, access and FTTH PON networks
Duration: 4 days | Time: 08h30 - 16h00 Booking: Please complete the Registration Form Conditions: Registrations cannot be confirmed until payment is received in full.
Cancellation notice period
Fees payable
7 or more days
No cancellation fee payable
Less than 7 days
A 10% cancellation fee applies
GENERAL INFORMATION:
This is your chance to pose your questions, to review your solution choices, discuss upcoming technologies and benchmark ideas.
Optic Association Inc. (FOA) certification programs are without question the most recognized in the world today.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
It is intended for contractors, installers, architects and engineers, project managers and all others who are involved with projects that include fiber optics.
Prerequisites for the certification include having a FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certification.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD:
The instructional methods used include: lectures, demonstrations, and solving case studies.
Significant class time is devoted todesigning hypothetical networks.
Students will be tasked with solving as many as 15 different design case studies set to challenge capabilities in analysing design rules and design alternatives.
Diversity in perspective sets the stage for a lively exchange of ideas where students can learn from teams or individuals supporting different outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Design and cost performance optimized Optical Communication solutions.
Design both traditional and next-generation optical networks to meet specified capacity, flexibility, and reliability requirements.
COURSE CONTENT:
Students will study emerging technologies, design alternatives, configuration options, media selection criteria, key parameters affecting system performance, and the underlying theory required for total network design from initial planning to installation issues.
EVALUATION:
Students will be eligible to write the exam on day 4 of the course.
COURSE CONTENT - SUMMARY
DAY ONE | 08:30 - 16:30
Analog and Digital Transmission
Transmission basics (SDH, PDH, E1, etc.)
The Transport Network Infrastructure
Circuit-Switched Networks
Packet-Switched Networks
Ethernet
Voice, Data, Video and Bandwidth
Physical Topologies
Ultra-long, long-haul and intra-building backbones
The primary focus of this course is to provide a comprehensive coverage of the best practices for the deployment of optical communication networks. Trenching, duct installation, air-assisted installation practices, ADSS installations and much more is taught with lots of hands-on practice
Duration: 4 days | Time: 09h00 - 16h30 Booking: Please complete the Registration Form Conditions: Registrations cannot be confirmed until payment is received in full.
Cancellation notice period
Fees payable
7 or more days
No cancellation fee payable
Less than 7 days
A 10% cancellation fee applies
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The primary focus of this course is to provide a comprehensive coverage of the best practices for the deployment of optical communication networks.
Trenching, duct installation, air-assisted installation practices, hauling, aerial work practices, acceptance testing, troubleshooting and much more is taught with lots of hands-on practice.
Comprehensive hands-on activities and the underlying theory are combined to provide a firm understanding of the concepts underpinning the deployment of optical communication networks.
Also provided is coverage on wayleave applications, health and safety guidelines and environmental management.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
No previous experience is necessary. This training program is not limited to contractors, installers or technicians - it is an excellent credential for network planners.
THE INSTRUCTORS:
Teaching is provided through a mixture of lectures, demonstrations and practical sessions.
Each of the instructors involved with this course have nearly three decades of optical fibre experience and we welcome the opportunity to share our knowledge, insight and experience with you.
Expansive theoretical coverage and all-encompassing hands-on activities, is the key focus of this advanced testing course. FTTH, PON, iOLM testing, setting up pass/fail thresholds, save test results, launch and receiver test leads, interpret pass/fail readings, OTDR testing, gainer and exaggerated loss, IL testing (source and power meter), etc.
Duration: 4 days | Time: 08h30 - 16h00 Booking: Please complete the Registration Form Conditions: Registrations cannot be confirmed until payment is received in full.
Cancellation notice period
Fees payable
7 or more days
No cancellation fee payable
Less than 7 days
A 10% cancellation fee applies
OVERVIEW:
Expansive theoretical coverage and all-encompassing hands-on activities, is the key focus of this advanced testing course.
FTTH, PON, iOLM testing
Setting up pass/fail thresholds
Save test results
Launch and receiver test leads
Interpret pass/fail readings for:
Splice loss
Connector loss
Splitter loss
Fibre attenuation
Reflectance
ORL
Macro and micro bends
OTDR testing
Gainer and exaggerated loss
IL testing (source and power meter)
Connector cleaning and inspection
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisites for this course includes having a FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certification, and a minimum of 1-years testing experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAL:
Resource material, test equipment, tools and consumables needed to complete classroom hands-on exercises, will be made available to attendees.
Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) Training
Certified Fiber Optic Design Specialist (CFOS/D) Training
Outside Plant (OSP) Project Specialist
Fiber Testing Specialist Course (FTS)
FTTH, PON, iOLM testing