Course Description:
This 3-day Hands-On course is the Advanced follow-up of our 3-day Introduction to LAN Design, Termination and Testing course. This course provides more in-depth Hands-On Labs and focuses on a wider array of Singlemode fiber optic systems and components, installation, splicing, testing and maintenance techniques.
This training is geared for the voice, video and data technician, supervisor or engineer who requires a more in-depth working knowledge of long distance communication using fiber optic technology. The course material prepares each student to skillfully work with fiber optic splicing, testing and troubleshooting equipment in a wide variety of commonly found work conditions.
Certification(s)
ETA FOT (Fiber Optic Technicians) Certification can be administered during this course, upon request.
Students Will Learn:
- Fiber types and manufacturing methods
- Fiber optic Theory and Waveguide Functions
- The causes of Attenuation, Optical Reflection and Refraction
- Optical Dispersion and Pulse Spreading Issues
- The Three Basic Elements of fiber optic systems and their uses
- Various cables types and proper installation methods
- Safe Optical and Physical Work Practices
- The design of various Outside Plant Network Topologies.
- Singlemode Long Distance System Requirements
- The challenges for the Designer and Technicians
- Safe hand tool use
- Cable and fiber preparation techniques
- Closure Assembly Techniques
- Precision Cleaver Applications
- Fusion Splicing Operations
- Mechanical Splicing Operations
- Visual Fault Locator Techniques
- OTDR basic operation, Troubleshooting and Testing Methods
- And More
Course Length:
3 Days
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