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Description: UCF Continuing Education in partnership with BDI DataLynk is proud to hold their Fiber Optics Network Certification Course. This program prepares the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optics Technician) exam, which is given and graded at the end of class.
CHALLENGE
Ask your Fiber Optics Technicians (from all years of experience) these simple, basic questions below. Students who successfully completed our class can answer them-can your technicians?
- Per ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-B.3, what is the maximum attenuation allowed per mated pair of connectors?
- Which multimode fiber cable provides for 10GbE at 300 meters?
- How does one perform a Link Loss Budget Analysis for a fiber optic system? In other words - how does one analyze the resulting attenuation of a fiber segment? Is the Power too high or is it too low and what does a good technician do about it in both respects?
- Using a Power Source & Light Meter, do you know how to determine which connector has the higher attenuation when testing a fiber segment?
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- What is the maximum attenuation allowed for a mechanical splice?
- Do you know how to use a Bare Fiber Adapter and a VFL?
- Do you know how to read an OTDR Trace? If so - what is a Gainer? What are LSA's?
- What is the maximum pulling tension for installing indoor fiber optics cable?
- Considering reference cables, can you explain Method B? Can you explain Method A?
- What are the 4 elements that make up a fiber optic transmission system?
- Erbium-doped optical fiber is used for what purpose?
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“If your fiber installation technicians can not answer the basic questions listed above, why not enroll them in our CFOT program so they can do a better job for you AND your customers” - Bob Ballard, RCDD, CFOI
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program is divided into individual courses, each comprised of all topics needed to prepare for the Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT) and the Advanced Fiber Optics Certification Exam that is given and graded the final day of class.
The format of the course involves:
- Chapter tests
- Class discussions
- Hands-on activities and exercises
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The Basic Fiber Optics Networking Course is designed for anyone interested in learning basic fiber optic networking and becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician. Additionally, the course assumes a basic working knowledge of computers, be able to see and identify small items, and be able to speak and understand the English language.
The Advanced Fiber Optics Network Testing and Maintenance Course is designed for students who seek advanced training with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. The course assumes knowldge covered in a CFOT or equvalent course within the preceding 6 months, or 1 year Fiber Optics related experience.
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WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Install, terminate, and test multimode/single-node fiber optics networks effectively and efficiently
- Build and test a fiber optic LAN network
- Identify fiber network defects
- Provide Quality Assurance (QA) procedures to minimize or eliminate future network outages
BENEFITS
This course boasts these and many other benefits:
- Expanded knowledge of fiber optic networking
- Vast hands-on experience gained
- In-depth reference material
- Saved time and money (all inclusive-course and exam)
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 ABOUT THE 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, UKto 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.
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Certified Fiber Optics Technician
January 25-27, 2010 | April 12-14, 2010
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Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing and Maintenance
January 28-29, 2010 | April 15-16, 2010
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Certified Fiber Optics Splicing Specialist
February 1-2, 2010 | April 19-20, 2010
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