Why do I need to get my Fiber Optics certification?
Optical fiber is central to the successful operation of
a wide variety of high-speed communications applications.
Two large initiatives are driving demand to the everyday
consumer FTTD (Fiber to the Desktop) and FTTH (Fiber to
the Home). Internet Bandwidth should continue to drive
the demand for new fiber. A rapid growth in computer,
local and wide area networks has created an increased
demand for technicians to design, install, maintain and
troubleshoot the fiber optic cabling networks. What does
this mean? It means the continued growth and demand for
Fiber Optics Technology.
Recently, three of the nation's largest telecommunications
service providers - BellSouth, SBC Communications, and
Verizon Communications took a major step toward building
super-fast fiber optic lines directly to homes and businesses.
They adopted a set of common technical requirements based
on established industry standards and specifications for
fiber to the premises (FTTP) technology used to connect
homes and businesses to telecomm networks. Many communication
technologies have claimed to meet our future bandwidth
demands, but few have. Optical fiber is a true exception.
This is the reason why you and your employees need to
get their Fiber Optics Certifications.
Fiber
Optics Certification Course Descriptions
ETA
Certified Fiber Optics Installer
Infotec offers a 24-hour Electronics Technicians Association
(ETA) Certified Fiber Optics Installer (CFOI) training
program. This course is intended to provide a more in-depth
study of the topics related to Fiber Optics Installer
Certification. Students will be introduced to Fiber
Optics to help them establish a basic understanding
of the fiber optics industry and its technology, common
terminology, fiber optic theory, and fiber optic components.
In addition, students will construct fiber optic connectors
using Standard Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) connectors,
test fiber optic connectors, splices, and cables in
accordance with telecommunication industry standards.
Build and test fiber cables and components using Standard
Mechanical Splices and learn appropriate techniques
for Fusion Splicing and testing fiber optic cables with
an OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer).
ETA
Certified Fiber Optics Mil Standard
This 8-hour module addresses the general criteria for
using military fiber optic components. Students will
be provided guidance on installation, testing, and troubleshooting
of fiber optic systems in accordance with MIL-STD-2042B.
In addition, they will terminate Single Terminus (ST),
Multiple Terminus (MT) and Commercial off the Shelf
(COTS) SC connectors in accordance with MIL-STD-2042B.
It is highly recommended that students complete the
equivalent to CET105, or be certified as a Fiber Optics
Installer, before taking this Module. This module, when
taken in conjunction with CET105 Certified Fiber Optics
Installer, is identified as CET107 Military Fiber Optics
Installation Professional.
ETA
Certified Fiber Optics Technician
Infotec offers a 32-hour Electronics Technicians Association
(ETA) Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT) training
program. This certification will provide the knowledge
and skills needed to certify and troubleshoot fiber
optic cable networks accurately and efficiently. Trainees
will certify or troubleshoot different cable systems
with a combination of fibers, connectors, and splices.
These cable systems will be modeled on the most commonly
occurring problems. The Certified Fiber Optics Technician
course involves a shortened overview of the basics and
more extended troubleshooting practice.
ETA
Certified Fiber Optics Designer
Infotec offers a 40-hour Electronics Technicians Association
(ETA) Certified Fiber Optics Designer (CFOD) training
program. This new optical designer certification will
provide an in-depth knowledge of optical local area
networks. This course covers all aspects of a successful
fiber optic system design from network protocols, network
configurations, optical cabling, industry communications
standards, determination of fiber count, hardware selection,
splicing/termination methods, and cable system testing
and documentation. All that is learned in class is put
into practice through multiple and intensive case studies.
Fiber
Optics Course Schedule
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