This Hands-On 3-day course has been customized to combine two of our most requested Fiber Optic training courses

Hands-On Fiber Optic ISP Inside Plant-Local Area Cable Networks Termination; Hands-On Fiber Optic OSP Outside Plant Splicing, Testing

Target Audience

Our course is designed to provide technicians with a practical understanding of fiber optic theory and fiber applications in (ISP)Local Area Network, Security and Closed Circuit TV systems and more in-depth Hands-On focus on a wider array of (OSP) 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, termination, testing and troubleshooting equipment in a wide variety of commonly found work conditions in an Inside Plant and Outside Plant environment.

Certifications

ACES International Professional Fiber Optic Technician/Installer after passing RWM Online Fiber Optic course

BICSI Approved Course - CEC Credits

 

MODULE I        FIBER OPTIC GENERAL STUDIES
 
 INTRODUCTION
•    Common Industry Terminology
•    History of Fiber Optics
•    Advantages/Disadvantages of Fiber Optics
•    Basics of a Fiber Optic Communications System
•    Fiber Types and Manufacturing Processes (VIDEO)
•    Typical Transmission Rates for Voice, Video & Data Applications
•    System Topologies
•    Fiber Optic Standards
•    And More...

THEORY TOPICS
•    Theory of Light
•    Electromagnetic Spectrum
•    Total Internal Reflection (Singlemode)
•    Refraction  (Multimode)
•    Index of Refraction (Refractive Index)
•    Light Source’s (LED’s & LASER’s)
•    Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM)
•    Optical Switching Fundamentals
•    And More...

FIBER TOPICS
•    Optical Fiber Types
•    Typical Fiber Specifications
•    Multimode Optical Fibers
•    Singlemode Optical Fibers
•    Dispersion Characteristics
•    Modal Dispersion
•    Chromatic Dispersion
•    And More...


FIBER CABLE TYPES
•    Outside Plant
•    Inside Plant
•    Loose tube Gel Filled (OSP)
•    Tight Buffered Distribution (ISP)
•    Tight Buffered Breakout (ISP)
•    Jumper Cables and Hybrids styles
•    Reverse Oscillation Locator (OSP)
•    Fiber Color Code
•    And More...



MODULE II        FIBER OPTIC SAFETY ISSUES


SAFETY FIRST
•    LASER Safety and Warning labels
•    Types of LASER’s
•    LASER Output Power Levels
•    Eye Safety Precautions
•    Safe Glass Disposal Practices
•    Food and Drinks Not Safe
•    Proper Person Cleanliness
•    Safe Work Surroundings
•    Confined Spaces Issues
•    And More...



MODULE III        FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION


PROPER PLANNING
•    Project Considerations
•    Cable Pre-testing
•    Cable Reels Identification and Handling
•    Proper Cable Pulling Techniques
•    Outdoor Cable Design Characteristics
•    Direct Bury Cable Installation
•    Directional Boring Methods
•    Buried Cable Depths
•    Man Holes and Vaults
•    Cable Pulling Specifications
•    Tensile Strength and Bend Radius
•    Avoiding Installation Obstacles
•    Grounding and Bonding Fiber Cables
•    Identifying Cable Types
•    Work Area Protection Issues
•    And More...



MODULE IV        FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS

•    Connector Types
•    Different types
•    Use of connectors
•    ST Style Connector Assembly; Hand and/or Machine Polishing and Inspection
•    SC Style Connector Assembly; Hand and/or Machine Polishing and Inspection

FIBER OPTIC ENCLOSURES
•    Applications
•    Patch Panels

INSTALLING CONNECTORS
 
•    Connector tools
•    Each attendee will install connectors

TESTING CONNECTORS AND JUMPER LOSS
 
•    Measure loss of previously installed connectors
•    Test loss of jumpers
•    Fiber Testing Parameters
•    Continuity Testing


MODULE V        FIBER OPTIC SPLICING

SPLICING
•    Mechanical and Fusion Splicing
•    Fusion Splicer Types and Operations
•    Precision Cleaver Operation
•    Set-up Fusion Splicer and Cleaver Work Stations
•    Practice Fiber Stripping, Cleaning and Cleaving
•    Practice In-Line Fusion Splicing
•    Practice Pigtail Fusion Splicing
•    Qualify Acceptable Splices
•    and More...


MODULE VI        FIBER OPTIC TESTING

TESTING INFORMATION
•    The dB Scale and Units of Loss
•    OTDR Functions for Testing
•    OTDR Testing for Splices, Distances and Back Reflection
•    OTDR Trace Guidelines
•    The Dead Zone
•    Trace Events and Interpretation
•    Testing at Various Wavelengths
•    System Loss Parameters
•    Calculating System Loss
•    Total System OTDR Testing
•    Optical Loss Test Set’s (OLTS)
•    Referencing the Test Set First
•    Measuring Cable System Loss
•    Documenting Test results
•    And more...
 

Cost is $1295 ($100 off BTS price). Provide name, e-mail address, date and name of course. A BTS representative will contact you with registration information.
Payment needs to be made no later than 3 weeks prior to start of course. Company discounts may apply - Contact RWM Online
Schedule subject to change. Please bookmark this page to check on schedule updates.                  

 

Have questions - Need more information? Contact  RWM Online via e-mail or call 1-805-388-0140