Description

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 BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs): RCDD 14, OSP 14, INST 14, TECH 14, Cert. Trainer 14.

Course Objective: Program prepares the student to take the Advanced Fiber Optics Certification Exam given at the end of class. Student will be able to effectively and efficiently identify fiber network defects, and provide QA (Quality Assurance) procedures to minimize or eliminate future network outages.

Suggested Prerequisite: CFOT Course or another Formal Fiber Optics Training Course within preceding 6 months, or 1 Year Fiber Optics Related Experience. Note: Anyone can attend and successfully complete this program. However, those wishing to become registered with the FOA as a Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Testing (CFOS/T) must have taken and passed the Basic CFOT Exam.

Course Assessment:
Along with chapter tests, class discussions, and substantial hands-on activities, the Advanced Fiber Optics Certification Test is given and graded at the end of the class. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the program.

Course Schedule

Day – 1:

• Introduction to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard.
• A review of fiber optics safety procedures
• Comprehensive overview of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14A
• Hands-on activities demonstrating EIA/TIA 526-14A and – 7 (OFSTP-14 & -7) and emergency cable repair using connectors, and mechanical and fusion splicing procedures.

Day – 2:

• Begin Practical (hands-on) Exam
• Introduction to OTDR Functions,
• Use of the OTDR, Power Source and Light Meter Functions,
• Fiber Identifier,
• Continuity Testing,
• Tools and Equipment,
• Safety,
• Class Discussion,
• Administer and Grade Advanced Test
• Test Results & Review, Conclusion

To learn about all of our Fiber Optics courses, please visit www.ce.ucf.edu/fiberoptics

Instructor

BDI DataLynk is pleased to announce that Peter H. Morcombe, pioneer fiber optics engineer, has joined as a Contract Instructor. Peter has over 24 years experience in high tech telecommunications and computers. He had responsibility for more than 500 projects in 18 countries, including the 140 Mbps fiber optic link from Hitchin, Hertfordshire, UK to Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK in 1977.

Additionally, Peter was project manager for the 1980 ME29 computer project and the Duke University Free Electron Laser. He spent 4 years developing lasers and picosecond streak cameras. His fiber optics experience includes the manufacture of fiber, fiber optic cable, terminal equipment, and complete systems installation. Peter worked with many of the fiber optic pioneers including Charles Kao and David Payne in the design and development of the early fiber optic systems. He contributed to the development of the fibers used in TAT-8, the first long-haul submarine fiber optic system.

Additionally he was responsible for many terrestrial fiber optics projects. For several years, Peter was Chief R & D Engineer at the Duke University Free Electron Laser Laboratory in Durham, NC. His teaching experience includes "Fiber To The Home" and many specialist courses in fiber theory and technology. Peter's professional memberships include FOA, IEE, IEEE and LEOS (Lasers & Electro-Optics Society). Peter has a Master of Arts with Honors from Cambridge University in Electrical Engineering and Physics. In addition, he was awarded a scholarship in physics by Pembroke College, Cambridge and an industrial scholarship by GEC Ltd. He is a Certified Fiber Optics Technician and Fiber Optics Network Testing & Maintenance Specialist certified by the Fiber Optics Association.