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Rule

Fiber Optic Certified Technician

Day 1 - Fiber Optics, The Physical Layer

Introduction to fiber optics
Advantages of fiber optics over copper
Fiber optic theory & the properties of light
Applications and principles
Fiber optic safety precautions
Reflection and refraction
Propagation of a fiber optic light wave
Attenuation of a fiber signal
Fiber optic cable construction and selecting the right fiber
Fiber optic distribution hardware
Stripping and scoring of fiber optic cable

DAY 2 - Connectorization and Testing Lab

Identification of fiber optic connectors
3M connectorization; Hot Melt, AMP MT-RJ, epoxy (ST & SC), VF-45 (Volition)
Siemon connectorization; ST with Anaerobic Adhesive
Loss Budgets Calculations
Testing demonstration and discussion using a light source and power meters

DAY 3 - Advanced Topics and Evaluation

AMP Connectorization; ST to SC Lightcrimp Plus (pre-polished)
Small Form Factor; MT-RJ to MT-RJ
Evaluation of students termination skills
Optical power testing of student cable assemblies
Evaluation of hands-on performance
Certifications: 3M - Certificate of Completion, BICSI - Continuing Education Credits (CEC)
Final course review
Optional Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) Fiber Optic Installer Certification (FOIC) examination

DAY 4 - Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)

Lecture

OTDR Theor
OTDR Usage
Scattering, Reflections and Absorptio
OTDR Measurements
OTDR Events (Reflective & Non-Reflective)
Deadzones (Event & Attenuation)
Gainers and Losers
Resolution
Trace Basics
Troubleshooting

Hands On

Demonstration of OTDR Operation
Students Operate OTDR
Using the OTDR to Map a LAN System
Troubleshooting Techniques
Students use OTDR to Locate Faults

DAY 5 - Introduction to Splicing

Lecture

Types of Fusion Splicer
Profile Alignment System (PAS) Splicer
Fixed V-Groove Splicer
Mass Fusion Splicer (Ribbon)
New Generation Mini Splicer (Fully Automated)
Types of Splice Enclosures
Wall Mount Enclosure
Rack Mount Enclosure
Splice Tray
Splice Shelf
Aerial Enclosure
Pedestals
Underground

Hands On

Demonstrate Operation of Fusion Splicer
Students Perform Fusion Splicing
Prepare Cables for Splicing inside a Splice Enclosure
Demonstrate Assemble Procedures for Splice Enclosure
Students Assemble Splice Enclosure
Test Splices using an OTDR
Optional ETA Certified Technician Exam (Prerequisite: Certified Installer)

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