Build the skills for entry-level employment as a technician in a Fiber Optic or Telecommunications company. This course covers the fundamental principles of fiber optics – technology, cable termination, networks, splicing procedures, troubleshooting, and testing equipment. You’ll follow safety standards and protocols as you learn how to terminate fiber optic cables, perform a mechanical and fusion splice, and calculate a system loss budget. You’ll also learn how to construct, test, and troubleshoot cabling systems using an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (ODTR); and how to operate a Fusion Splicer. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to take the Fiber Optic Association (FOA®) Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT®) exam, a nationally-recognized certification.
Prerequisites: Completion of 10th grade of high school or CRC Bronze level or above.
Required text: FOA® Reference Guide to Fiber Optics, ISBN: 10 1-4392-5387-0, ISBN: 13 978-1-4392-5387-8. Students should bring safety clothes, gloves, shoes, and glasses.