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Seminar Schedule

Certified Fiber Optics Technician Course (CFOT)

Course Description: This introductory 3-day fiber optics course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician. This program combines theory and 75% 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. Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. This program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics capabilities, and cost of installation. Standards covered: NECA/FOA-301-2004, EIA/TIA 568-B.3, ANSI/TIA/EIA 607-A, and NEC Article 770-50, Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician should attend this class. Upon successful completion, this program is recognized for BICSI CECs (Continuing Education Credits): RCDD 21, Installer Level/2 Technician 12 CECs. 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/singlemode fiber optic networks.

Suggested Prerequisite: Basic working knowledge of computers. Able to see and identify small items and able to speak and understand the English language.

METHOD OF ASSESSING WHETHER COURSE OBJECTIVE WAS MET:
Along with chapter tests, class discussions, and substantial hands-on activities, the CFOT exam is given and graded at the end of the class. Students will demonstrate the ability to build and test a fiber optic LAN network.

Instructor(s): Bob Ballard, RCDD, CFOI. Contact phone number: 512-785-9024, Email: bob@bdidatalynk.com

Start Date/Time/Day: Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM – 5:00PM
End Date/Time/Day: Thursday, September 20, 2007, 8:30 AM – 5:00PM

Contact (Instructional) Hours: 24 - Hours

Location: NCCC Rowland Building, Room 327


Particular Physical Demand(s) on student: Student should be physically able to see, identify, install, and test fiber optics connectors safely and efficiently. Students must be able to read and speak English.

Maximum Number of Students: 16 Minimum Number of Students: 6

Course Tuition: $600.00 – per student includes textbooks, study materials, course CD, and consumables. There is a $25.00 FOA Registration fee that is paid directly to the instructor by the student for those wishing to register his/her certification with the FOA. This fee also includes a one-year membership with the FOA (Fiber Optics Association).


Textbook: Fiber Optics Technician’s Manual 3rd Edition by Jim Hayes, Supplementary Study Materials includes Workbook, CD, and Student Lab Manual. Course fee includes all study materials and consumables. See BDI Web site at www.bdidatalynk.com for complete textbook description.


Course Schedule:
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 Fiber Connectors, Splicing
(Mechanical & Fusion), Design &
Installation of Fiber Cabling, Introduction
to Splicing

Day – 3:
• Outside Plant Fiber Cable preparation,
termination & testing. Practical Hands-On Exam (Fiber Network Testing and Trouble Shooting)
• 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 Written CFOT Test
• Test Results & Review, Conclusion

Certified Fiber Optics Technician Course (CFOT)

Course Description: This introductory 3-day fiber optics course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician. This program combines theory and 75% 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. Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. This program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics capabilities, and cost of installation. Standards covered: NECA/FOA-301-2004, EIA/TIA 568-B.3, ANSI/TIA/EIA 607-A, and NEC Article 770-50, Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician should attend this class. Upon successful completion, this program is recognized for BICSI CECs (Continuing Education Credits): RCDD 21, Installer Level/2 Technician 12 CECs. 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/singlemode fiber optic networks.

Suggested Prerequisite: Basic working knowledge of computers. Able to see and identify small items and able to speak and understand the English language.

METHOD OF ASSESSING WHETHER COURSE OBJECTIVE WAS MET:
Along with chapter tests, class discussions, and substantial hands-on activities, the CFOT exam is given and graded at the end of the class. Students will demonstrate the ability to build and test a fiber optic LAN network.

Instructor(s): Bob Ballard, RCDD, CFOI. Contact phone number: 512-785-9024, Email: bob@bdidatalynk.com

Start Date/Time/Day: Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM – 5:00PM
End Date/Time/Day: Thursday, September 20, 2007, 8:30 AM – 5:00PM

Contact (Instructional) Hours: 24 - Hours

Location: NCCC Rowland Building, Room 327


Particular Physical Demand(s) on student: Student should be physically able to see, identify, install, and test fiber optics connectors safely and efficiently. Students must be able to read and speak English.

Maximum Number of Students: 16 Minimum Number of Students: 6

Course Tuition: $600.00 – per student includes textbooks, study materials, course CD, and consumables. There is a $25.00 FOA Registration fee that is paid directly to the instructor by the student for those wishing to register his/her certification with the FOA. This fee also includes a one-year membership with the FOA (Fiber Optics Association).


Textbook: Fiber Optics Technician’s Manual 3rd Edition by Jim Hayes, Supplementary Study Materials includes Workbook, CD, and Student Lab Manual. Course fee includes all study materials and consumables. See BDI Web site at www.bdidatalynk.com for complete textbook description.


Course Schedule:
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 Fiber Connectors, Splicing
(Mechanical & Fusion), Design &
Installation of Fiber Cabling, Introduction
to Splicing

Day – 3:
• Outside Plant Fiber Cable preparation,
termination & testing. Practical Hands-On Exam (Fiber Network Testing and Trouble Shooting)
• 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 Written CFOT Test
• Test Results & Review, Conclusion


For Registration call 620-431-2820 ext. 234.