Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
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.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
1
Hours
16
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
One College Drive, Bentonville, Arkansas
Local WIB
5045 - Southeast
Name of Credential
CFOS/T - Specialist in Testing & Maintenance FO
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 - 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
$795.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$795.00
