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Course Listings as of July 24, 2008 at 06:30am
Fiber Optics
The goal for the fiber optics area is to provide the lowest cost, content rich fiber network training available. These FOA (Fiber Optics Association) and BICSI Recognized programs not only provide for high quality fiber technician training, but also these courses provide much needed RCDD CECs to help maintain industry certification. The courses answer questions such as: How do I install fiber networks? How do I properly conduct fiber optics network testing? What fiber optics tools do I need? How do I properly install and test individual fiber connectors? How do I use an OTDR? When do I use an OTDR? How do I use a Power Meter to test Absolute Power? What about fiber network design? The courses also provide detailed instruction on fiber optics splicing and much, much more. All materials are supplied with the courses.
CSIR 1042 Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Testing
(16.0 hours/$575.00/$3.50 Insurance)
This 2-day (16-hour) program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand, approach to fiber optics testing standards with little theory and considerable hands-on activities. This comprehensive program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. This 75% hands-on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of single and multi-mode fiber optics networks and provides a detailed overview and demonstration of various pieces of equipment used in testing and maintenance. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Attenuation testing using the Power Source and Light Meter. This course is BICSI Recognized for 14 CECs (Continuing Education Credits) for RCDDs and 12 CECs INS, Level 2/Technician.
Prerequisites: CFOT course or another Formal Fiber Optics Training Course within preceding six months or one year fiber optics related experience.
19 91376 Aug 28 - Aug 29 8:00am - 5:00p ThF HBC 406.0 OH McGoldrick, Robert
CSIR 1052 Certified Fiber Optics Technician
(24.0 hours/$600.00/$3.50 Insurance)
This introductory 3-day fiber optics course is designed for anyone interested in learning basic fiber optic networking. This program 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), LAN/WAN fiber networks, and further introduces the student to basic fusion and mechanical splicing. 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. Standards covered: NECA/FOA-301-2004, EIA/TIA 568-B.3, ANSI/TIA/EIA 607-A, and NEC Article 770-50. 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, Installer Level/2 Technician 12 CECs. Course fee includes all books and study materials.
Prerequisites: Basic working knowledge of computers. Able to see and identify small items and able to speak and understand the English language.
20 91375 Aug 25 - Aug 27 8:00am - 5:00p MTW HBC 406.0 OH McGoldrick, Robert
20 92764 Dec 8 - Dec 10 8:00am - 5:00p MTW HBC 103.2 OH McGoldrick, Robert
CSIR 2002 Certified Fiber Optics Splicing Specialist
(16.0 hours/$575.00/$3.50 Insurance)
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. Required Textbooks: Provided in the course by BDI DataLynk.
Prerequisites: See the BDI DataLynk website http://www.bdidatalynk.com/, for information about prerequisites and details about the examination.
20 92765 Dec 11 - Dec 12 8:00am - 5:00p ThF HBC 103.2 OH McGoldrick, Robert
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