Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T), 2-Day
Effective December 10, 2007, BICSI recognizes this course
for the following BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs):
RCDD 14, OSP 14, INST2 14, TECH 14
$575.00 per student at most Campus Partner locations.
This 2-day (16-hour) program is designed to offer specialist fiber optics training to anyone involved with the testing and
maintenance of fiber optics networks. This advanced fiber optics training is strictly a practical course, but includes
more background information than is typical in basic courses to allow the student to understand what they are testing
and how to troubleshoot problems in long-haul and short-haul fiber optics networks.
One of the most important points of the program is to teach current day technology. Too many courses teach obsolete
theory and practice, out of obsolete textbooks! This course will teach differences between applications
(telco/CATV/LAN, etc.) so the student can intelligently work in today's fiber optics cable environment.
Another focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand approach to fiber optics testing standards.
We attempt to explain the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network
testing and how to choose among them. Many courses are criticized because they are too specific or prejudiced to one
application, technology or manufacturer. We explore the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of fiber optics
networks and strive to provide a better comfort level for our students with regards to testing and maintenance of both
single mode and multi mode fiber optics networks. 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 Networks. The Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Testing Exam is given and graded the final day
of class. Course fee includes all study materials, and PC-Based OTDR Simulator. Program provides for 75% hands-on
activities.
Prerequisites: FOA CFOT Course or any other Formal Fiber Optics Training Course within previous 6 months, or 1 Year
Fiber Optics Related Experience. If the student is not a CFOT registered with the FOA, he/she must pass the Basic CFOT
Exam prior to attending the CFOS/T Course. Cost for the CFOT test is $145.00. This test MUST be taken and passed
prior to registering for the BDI DataLynk CFOS/T Course. Further, the student MUST be a member of the FOA AND
registered as a CFOT prior to attending this course. All Exams are closed book. For more information contact BDI
DataLynk at 512-785-9024.
Effective December 10, 2007, BICSI recognizes this course
for the following BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs):
RCDD 14, OSP 14, INST2 14, TECH 14
$575.00 per student at most Campus Partner locations.
This 2-day (16-hour) program is designed to offer specialist fiber optics training to anyone involved with the testing and
maintenance of fiber optics networks. This advanced fiber optics training is strictly a practical course, but includes
more background information than is typical in basic courses to allow the student to understand what they are testing
and how to troubleshoot problems in long-haul and short-haul fiber optics networks.
One of the most important points of the program is to teach current day technology. Too many courses teach obsolete
theory and practice, out of obsolete textbooks! This course will teach differences between applications
(telco/CATV/LAN, etc.) so the student can intelligently work in today's fiber optics cable environment.
Another focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand approach to fiber optics testing standards.
We attempt to explain the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network
testing and how to choose among them. Many courses are criticized because they are too specific or prejudiced to one
application, technology or manufacturer. We explore the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of fiber optics
networks and strive to provide a better comfort level for our students with regards to testing and maintenance of both
single mode and multi mode fiber optics networks. 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 Networks. The Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Testing Exam is given and graded the final day
of class. Course fee includes all study materials, and PC-Based OTDR Simulator. Program provides for 75% hands-on
activities.
Prerequisites: FOA CFOT Course or any other Formal Fiber Optics Training Course within previous 6 months, or 1 Year
Fiber Optics Related Experience. If the student is not a CFOT registered with the FOA, he/she must pass the Basic CFOT
Exam prior to attending the CFOS/T Course. Cost for the CFOT test is $145.00. This test MUST be taken and passed
prior to registering for the BDI DataLynk CFOS/T Course. Further, the student MUST be a member of the FOA AND
registered as a CFOT prior to attending this course. All Exams are closed book. For more information contact BDI
DataLynk at 512-785-9024.
Fiber Optic Technician's Manual, 3rd Edition, continues to serve as a practical guide for the
designer, installer, and troubleshooter of fiber optic cable plants and networks used in
today's communications systems. Comprehensive in scope, this highlhy illustrated book
addresses applications of fiber optics including telephone, CATV, Fiber To The Desk,
Guidelines for Fiber Optic Network Design and Installation, and Fiber Network Testing and
Maintenance. Fiber Optic Technician's Manual 3rd Edition has been thoughtfully updated and
now provides detailed information on FTTD, plus new components and processes that have
become widely used in the industry.
designer, installer, and troubleshooter of fiber optic cable plants and networks used in
today's communications systems. Comprehensive in scope, this highlhy illustrated book
addresses applications of fiber optics including telephone, CATV, Fiber To The Desk,
Guidelines for Fiber Optic Network Design and Installation, and Fiber Network Testing and
Maintenance. Fiber Optic Technician's Manual 3rd Edition has been thoughtfully updated and
now provides detailed information on FTTD, plus new components and processes that have
become widely used in the industry.
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