CFOS/O – Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Outside Plant (OSP) Cabling Course

This course is sanctioned by the Fiber Optic Association (FOA), the largest professional society of fiber optics in the world. FOA courses offered by BDI DataLynk are recognized by The US Department of Labor.


Exam Fee Included in Tuition!

Course Description:

This 2-day, 16 hour fiber optic specialist course is for students who will be directly involved with installing Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optics Cabling. Further, it is an add-on course to their FOA portfolio once they have successfully completed the 3-day, basic CFOT course and can be taken the same week with the CFOT course. This advanced Fiber Optic Training combines lecture sessions and 85% hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOS/O, OSP hands on and written exams that are sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association) and given and graded the final class day. This course introduces the student to industry standards governing the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of OSP fiber optics cable – primarily singlemode OSP cable used in the Outside Plant Rugged Environment. Students will learn how to properly identify OSP fiber cabling types, recognize various outside plant closures used in OSP fiber installation, install, prepare, terminate, splice, and properly test and troubleshoot installed OSP fiber cable to existing standards. Course fee includes study materials, Text Book, and exams and 1-year membership to the FOA.

Note: The student must pass both the written and hands on exams to successfully pass this course.
 
 

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Prerequisite:

CFOT certification from the Fiber Optics Association (FOA).

As of January 1, 2015, the student MUST have successfully passed the basic CFOT course within the preceding 12 months or have renewed their FOA membership within that time frame prior to attending the CFOS/T, CFOS/S, and/or the CFOS/O FOA Specialist courses offered by BDI Datalynk. There are no exceptions. Students are encouraged to register for all courses being offered at the individual locations with the understanding that the CFOT is the prerequisite for all other courses and it must be successfully completed first prior to attending any of the other “specialist” courses.
 

Course Objective:

Program prepares the student to take the Fiber Optics Specialist Outside Plant (OSP) Certification Exam (Written and Hands-On) given at the end of class. Student will be able to effectively and efficiently troubleshoot, test, identify, and repair OSP fiber network cabling, and provide QA (Quality Assurance) procedures.
 

METHOD OF ASSESSING WHETHER COURSE OBJECTIVE WAS MET:

Along with chapter tests, class discussions, and substantial hands-on activities, the CFOS/O exam (both written and practical) is given and graded at the end of the class. Upon successful completion, students will receive a certification at the end of the program which is sanctioned by the Fiber Optic Association.
 

Instructor(s):

As assigned by BDI DataLynk

Contact (Instructional) Hours:

16 – Hours (Appx.) Depending on number of students.
 

Particular Physical Demand(s) on student:

Student should be physically able to see, identify, install, and test fiber optics connectors safely and efficiently.
 

Tuition:

Check with your individual course location coordinator.
 

Textbook:

Fiber Optics Technician’s Reference Manual by Jim Hayes, Supplementary Study Materials Include Student Lab Manual.
 

Course Schedule

 
Day – 1:
  • Introduction: OSP Plant Cabling
  • OSP Cable Preparation
  • Installation of Fan Out Kits and Connectors
  • Hands On activities begin. Students are required to build, troubleshoot and test an actual, outside plant fiber optics cabling system.
  • Closures: Types and Hardware
  • Splicing: Mechanical and Fusion
  • Preparation and Cleaning of OSP Cable
  • Fiber Optics Safety
  • Hands-on Session Continues.
  • Study Question Review Session
Day – 2:
  • Lecture Session Continues
  • Hands On Session Continues
  • OTDR, OLTS, VFL Procedures
  • OSP Fiber Plant Testing, Troubleshooting and Repair
  • Study Question Review Session
  • Written and Hands-on Exams: Students must pass both written and hands-on exams to receive FOA Certification.
  • Certificates issued to successful students.

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