BDI FiberOptiX Splicing Specialist – CFOS/S

This Splicing Specialist Training provides in-depth information about splicing, including an overview of OTDR functions and trace interpretation. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, covering key points to achieve high-performance splicing. Students will train in both fusion and mechanical splicing of single or multimode fiber optic cables. During these sessions, the instructor will demonstrate the use of various types of inside or outside plant fiber optic cables, as well as fiber optics enclosures and splice trays.

The student must pass (meaning 70% of the questions must be answered correctly) on both the written and hands-on exams to successfully pass this course. All exams are closed-book. Tuition includes all books/study materials, exam fees and three-year membership to the FOA.

Course Objective

Prepare students to take the CFOS/S (Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Splicing) exam. Enable student to successfully make and test both mechanical and fusion splices, and to correctly and efficiently install spliced fibers into splice trays and enclosures. Ensure students achieve a splice loss of less than 0.15 dB for all splices and demonstrate proficiency in interpreting splice loss using OTDR splice traces.

Prerequisites

• *CFOT certification from the Fiber Optics Association (FOA)
• Must be able to identify and manipulate small tools
• Must be able to read and speak the English language
• Must have basic working knowledge of computers

*As of January 1, 2015, the student MUST have, within the preceding 12 months, either successfully passed the basic CFOT course OR have renewed their FOA membership prior to attending any FOA Specialist courses offered by BDI Datalynk. There are no exceptions.