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Course Description

This is an advanced certification course covering Fiber Optics skills, transmission mediums, and administration tasks required for industry proficiency. In addition, installation of Fiber Optic cable systems in conjunction with industry standards will be covered. Course to enable learners to be self-sufficient and able to start, run and complete fiber optic projects.

The Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) competency listing is the syllabus or objective of each individual subject item in which a fiber optics technician must be knowledgeable and/or skilled to prepare for the hands-on course training and the ETA (R) International FOT certification knowledge examination. The competency includes concepts of fiber optics servicing, troubleshooting and repairing; diagnostically ranging from the intermediate installation up to rudimentary design knowledge.

Course Outline

A. Industry proficiency certification
   i. Skill
   ii. Terminology
   iii. Tools for fiber optics
   iv. Testing tools
   v. Testing process
   vi. Connector types
   vii. Blue print reading skills
B. Transmission mediums, fundamentals and safety
   i. Mediums
   ii. Fundamentals
   iii. Safety regulations
   iv. Codes and standards
   v. Codes of conduct
   vi. Skill sets
C. Fiber optic installation
   i. Site survey
   ii. Prescribed requirements
   iii. Terminations
   iv. Troubleshooting
D. Administrative tasks
   i. Tasks
   ii. Terminology
   iii. Labeling scope
   iv. Recordkeeping procedure
   v. Benefits
   vi. Cable testing record keeping
   vii. Professional skills

Learner Outcomes

I. Organize the skills, preparations, tools and equipment required for the information transport industry proficiency certification for fiber optic mediums.

II. Describe the transmission mediums, fundamentals and safety precautions used in conjunction with industry codes of standards required for structured cable systems installations and field management.

III. Demonstrate the ability to install fiber optic cable systems with respect to prescribed industry methods and procedures.

IV. Evaluate the purpose of administrative tasks for cabling infrastructure and identify the respective duties.

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