Training course - Fiber Optic 1-2-3
In cooperation with The Light Brigade this instructor-led course provides a fundamental understanding of fiber optics, coupled with the practical hands-on skills training required to install and maintain fiber optic networks. Perfect for those new to fiber or those looking to enhance their current skill set. Two days of classroom time are dedicated to the understanding of fiber technology and network components, followed by two days of hands-on skills training to develop cable preparation, termination, splicing, and testing skills.
Audience: Field technicians, installers, IT support staff, engineers, field supervisors, OSP staff, maintenance techs, or technical sales staff
Prerequisite: Fiber Foundations recommended, but not required
Classroom (2 Days)
- Communications Basics
- Fiber Optic Transmission Theory
- Multimode and Single-mode Fibers
- Fiber Optic Cables
- Fiber Optic Connectors
- Splicing
- Fiber and Cable Management
- Installation
- Test Equipment
- Testing Best Practices
- Restoration
- Safety
- Communication System Basics
- Loss Budgets
Hands-on (2 Days)
- Connectors
- Prepare Fibers for Termination
- Hand-polished Anaerobic Connectors
- Cleaning and Inspection
- Mechanical Splice-on Connectors
- Identify Nearby Bends and Breaks
- Assemble an ETA-compliant Patch-cord
- Cable Preparation for Termination
- Prepare Stranded Cable for Panel Installation
- Prepare Buffer Tube for a Splice Tray
- Prepare a Fanout Kit
Splicing and OTDRs
- Modify Typical OTDR Settings
- Recognize and Interpret Events
- Use a Launch Box
- Modify Typical Splicer Settings
- Perform Arc Calibration
- Fusion and Mechanical Splicing
- Optical Loss Testing
- Wet and Dry Cleaning Methods
- One-, Two-and Three-cord Reference
- Testing Create a Sample Loss Budget Detect Active Fibers