Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
CERTIFIED FIBER OPTICS TECHNICIAN (CFOT)
Program Length: 56 Contact Hrs
Course Length: 24 Contact Hrs
Curriculum Description: This 3-day fiber optic tech course combines theory and 75% hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) test that is given and graded the final class day. The student is introduced to industry standards governing Fiber to The Desk, Fiber To The Home, and Schools, and explains Zone Vs.
Distribution Cabling. Students will learn how to identify fiber types; recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standard s. Course fee includes all books, study materials, and CD. BICSI recognizes this Course for the following Continuing Education Credits (CECs): 21 RCDD & 12 for INS, Level 2/Technician.
CERTIFIED FIBEROPTICS SPECIALIST IN TESTING & MAINTENANCE (CFOS/T) Course Length: 16 Contact Hrs
Prerequisites: Certified Fiber Optics Technician course or Certified Fiber Optic Technician Outside Plant course (CFOT/OSP). Curriculum Description: This 2-day program is designed to offer specialist fiber optics training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. This course will teach differences between applications (telco/CATV/LAN, etc.) so the student can intelligently work in today's fiber optics cable environment. The course will cover a variety of testing standards, equipment, and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and how to choose among them. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/ TIA/ EIA -526-14A, OTDR Fundamentals and Uses, OTDR Vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Proper Maintenance of High -Performance Fiber Net works. The Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Testing Exam is given and graded the final day of class. Course fee includes all study materials, consumables, manuals, and PC-Based OTDR Simulator Program which provides for 75% hands-on activities. BICSI Recognizes this Course for the Following Continuing Education Credits (CECs): 14 RCDD and 12 for INS, Level 2/ Technician.
CERTIFIED FIBER OPTICS SPLICINGSPECIALIST (CFOS/S) Course Length: 16 Contact Hrs
Prerequisites: Certified Fiber Optics Technician Course Certified Fiber Optic Technician Outside Plant course (CFOT/ OSP). Curriculum Description: This 2-day course includes an overview of OTDR functions and 75% hands -on classroom activities, providing training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of both single- and multi-mode fiber optic cables. Both inside and outside plant fiber optic cable types will be utilized during these hands-on sessions, along with inside and outside plant enclosures and splice trays. The student will be responsible for successfully making and testing both single- and multi-mode mechanical and fusion splices. The student will further be required to achieve a splice loss of less than 0.15 dB for all splices and demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of splice loss using OTDR splice traces. This program is approved for BICSI CECs (Continuing Education Cr edits): RCDD 14 CECs and INS, Level 2/Technician CECs - 14.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
1
Hours
56
Entrance Requirements
None
School
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
One College Drive, Bentonville, Arkansas
Local WIB
5025 - Northwest
Name of Credential
Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
NA
Refund Policy
Refunds are eligible for this program if the student sends in writing a request to be dropped from the program/course at least 3 business days before the class start date.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Fiber Optic Association (FOA)
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$2,485.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,485.00
