Advanced Fiber Optic Technician

Course Outline

1. Introduction and Course Objectives
   
   
2. Network Design Review (Structure TIA 568A,B Networks)
   
   
3. Performing Walkdown, Power Budget Calculations and Cable Installation Analysis
   
   
4. Network Installation Requirements
   1. Cable types, i.e. Riser, Plenum, Distribution, Breakout, Simplex and Duplex
   2. Use of single mode and multi-mode fiber in LANS, WANS, and campus installations
   3. Cable identification and fiber count color codes
   4. Building entrance requirements
      
      
5. Premise Cable Network Terminations
   1. Installing ST/SC/Specialty Connectors
      
      
6. Constructing a Complete Gigabit Rated Structured Network with all Elements Discussed in TIA 568A,B Standards
   
   
7. Testing Data Networks
   1. Source Drivers and Power Meters
   2. New Testing Standards
   3. Bi-directional Testing Requirements
      
      
8. Outside Plant Cable Preparation
   1. Jacket and tube removal
   2. Fiber and Work Area Cleaning
   3. Fanout Kit Installation
   4. Sealing Loose Tubes
      
      
9. LAN Fiber Mechanical Splicing
   1. Fiber Pre-dress in Mechanical Splice Trays
   2. 900 micron fiber splicing
   3. 250 micron fiber splicing
      
      
10. Fusion Splicing
    1. Fiber Pre-dress in Fusing Splice Trays
    2. Splice Case Construction
    3. 900 micron fiber splicing (LAN)
    4. 250 micron fiber splicing (WAN/MAN)
    5. Splice Case Purge and Seal
       
       
11. Constructing a Complete Gigabit Rated Video Campus Area Network (CAN) with all Elements Discussed in TIA 568A,B Standards
    
    
12. Testing Video Networks
    1. Testing Standards
    2. As built network documentation
    3. Source Driver/Power Meter testing for network optimization
    4. Network Certification and Cut-over
       
       
13. Introduction to OTDR Testing (LAN/WAN)
    1. OTDR Basics
    2. Common OTDR Settings
       
       
14. Exam - Practical

Course Level

Introductory

Advanced

Expert

Specialist