CFOT - Certified Fiber Optics
Technician Course, 3-Day Outline
"So - you want to know what you are going to be
doing in the CFOT class - RIGHT? Well - eat some
Wheaties and drink some sort of high-energy drink
because you're going to need them both!
Lecture You have to have some fiber optics theory! Be prepared to take notes!
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Do you know what this is
and how its used?
Do you know how to use this test
equipment to determine which
connector is bad on a segment of
fiber?
"I have just completed the first day of the BDI DataLynk CFOT class. How do I look?"
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Day – 1:
- Introduction to Fiber Optics
- History and Future of Fiber Optics
Networking
- Fiber To the Desk
- Fiber To The Home
- K-12 Fiber Optics Networking
- Fiber Optics Safety
- Hands-on Session Begins
Day – 2:
- Fiber Optics Networking Standards
- BICSI, RCDD Certification, CFOT
Certification
- Fiber Optics Cable and Connector
Identification.
- Outside Plant Cable Introduction.
- Hands-on Session Continues –
Termination of ST and SC Fiber
Connectors and how to identify other
connectors, Splicing (Mechanical &
Fusion), Design & Installation of Fiber
Cabling, Introduction to Splicing
Day – 3:
- Outside Plant Fiber Cable preparation,
termination & testing.
- Introduction to Basic OTDR Functions,
- Use of the OTDR, Power Source and
Light Meter Functions
- Continuity Testing, Tools and Equipment
- Safety
- Class Discussion
- Administer and Grade CFOT Written &
Hands-On Exams
- Test Results & Review, Conclusion


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combines theory and 85% hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optics Technician) test that is sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber
Optics Association) and given and graded the final class day. This course also introduces the student to industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk),
FTTH (Fiber To The Home, LAN/WAN fiber networks, and further introduces the student to basic fusion and mechanical splicing. Supplemental hands-on session
will include multimode OSP cable. Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice,
and properly test installed OSP fiber cable to existing standards. This program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics capabilities. Standards
covered: Introduction to ANSI/EIA/TIA 568 Standards, NECA/FOA-301-2004, EIA/TIA 568-B.3, ANSI/TIA/EIA 607-A (Ground & Bonding), and NEC Article 770-50.
Additional supplemental study will include both mechanical and fusion splicing techniques along with actual OTDR trace sessions. Course fee includes all books
study materials.
Course Objective: Program prepares the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optics Technician) exam given and graded at the end of class. Student will be
able to effectively and efficiently install, terminate, and test multimode or singlemode fiber optic networks to existing standards.
