Course length: 3 days (24h)


DAY 1:

Course objectives
History of fiber optics
Analog and digital communication, applications and principles
Advantages of fiber optics over other mediums
Electromagnetic spectrum, refraction and total internal reflection
Optical fiber construction and classification
Multi-mode and single-mode properties and applications
Connector theory and application
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors related to connector performance
Hand tool lab

DAY 2:

Fiber optic cable construction
Introduction to Article 770 of the National Electric Code (NEC)
Introduction to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3 May 2001
Blown fiber theory and application
Fiber Optic Source (FOS) and Fiber Optic Meter (FOM) theory and application
Anaerobic SC connector lab
Skills testing
2- Part Epoxy ST connector lab
Skills testing
3M Hot Melt ä connector lab
Skills testing

DAY 3:

Fiber Optic Link and Power Budget Theory
Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Hardware
Mechanical splice theory and application
Fusion splice theory and application
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) theory and application
3M Fibrlok ä II lab
Skills testing
Fusion splice lab
OTDR lab
ETA certification exam