BDI DataLynk Introduces Fiber Optics Technician Certification Courses. The fiber optics courses are sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association) and recognized by BICSI for the technical content of the courses.
Course Listing
CSIR 1052 Certified Fiber
OpticsTechnician
This 3-day (24-hour) fiber optics course is designed for anyone interested in fiber optics. It combines theory and hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the optional CFOT (Certified Fiber Optics Technician) test that is sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association). This course also introduces the student to industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), K-12 (Schools), and explains Zone Vs. Distribution Cabling. Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, 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. Anyone interested in fiber optics networks and fiber optics capabilities should attend this class. This program is approved for BICSI CECs (Continuing Education Credits): RCDD 21, Installer 12.
Prerequisites: See the BDI DataLynk website , for information about prerequisites and details about the examination.
Required Textbooks: Provided in the course by BDI DataLynk.
CSIR 2002 Certified Fiber
Optics Splicing Specialist Course (CFOS/S)
This 2-day (16-hour) course includes a complete PowerPoint presentation explaining the importance high performance splicing and further details the points necessary to achieve these splices. The depth of this presentation is much greater than most textbooks and provides background information about splicing that is very important to the student. An overview of OTDR functions and trace understanding is also provided during this presentation. 75% hands-on classroom activities will provide training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of both single and multi mode fiber optic cables. Both inside and outside plant fiber optic cable types will be utilized during these hands-on sessions along with inside and outside plant enclosures and splice trays.
The student will be responsible for successfully making and testing both single mode and multi mode mechanical and fusion splices. In addition to the basic splicing activities outlined above, the student will further be required to correctly and efficiently install spliced fibers into splice trays and trays in enclosures. These enclosures will include both rack and wall mounted splice enclosures, as well as, outside plant enclosures. The student will further be required to achieve a splice loss of less than 0.15 dB for all splices and demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of splice loss using OTDR splice traces.
This program is approved for BICSI CECs (Continuing Education Credits): RCDD 14 CECs and INS, Level 2/Technician CECs - 14.
Prerequisites: See the BDI DataLynk web site, for information about prerequisites and details about the examination.
Required Textbooks: Provided in the course by BDI DataLynk.
CSIR1042 Certified Fiber
Optics Specialist/Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T)
This 2-day (16-hour) course is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand, approach to fiber optics testing standards with little theory and considerable hands on activities. This comprehensive program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them.
This 75% hands on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of single and multi mode fiber optics networks and provides a detailed overview and demonstration of various pieces of equipment used in testing and maintenance. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Attenuation testing using the Power Source and Light Meter.
This course is BICSI Recognized for 14 CECs (Continuing Education Credits) for RCDDs and 12 CECs INS, Level 2/Technician.
Prerequisites: See the BDI DataLynk website , for information about prerequisites and details about the examination.
Required Textbooks: Provided in the course by BDI DataLynk.
CSIR1070 Certified Fiber
Optics Technician/ Outside Plant(CFOT/OSP)
This 3-day (24-hour) course is designed for anyone interested in learning how to properly install Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optics Cabling. This Fiber Optic Training combines lecture sessions and 85% hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOT 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. Proper Mid-Span Access procedures will be demonstrated during class. 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. Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics OSP Technician should attend this class. Course fee includes study materials, Text Book, CD and exams. Note: The student must pass both the written and hands on exams to successfully pass this course. This course is accredited by BICSI for CECs: RCDD - 20, RITP - 20, OSP - 20, INST 2 (Copper/Fiber) - 15, Technician - 18, Certified Trainer – 20
Prerequisites: See the BDI DataLynk website , for information about prerequisites and details about the examination.
Required Textbooks: Provided in the course by BDI DataLynk.
Partnership
These courses are offered in partnership with BDI DataLynk. "The Certified Fiber Optics Technician Course from BDI DataLynk is designed for anyone wanting to become more familiar with fiber optics networking and it's capabilities. It is ideal for designers, architects, installers, and project managers."
-- Bob Ballard, RCDD and Owner
BDI DataLynk is an Austin based company providing standards based computer network infrastructure training programs. All BDI programs are accredited by BICSI for Continuing Education Credits (CECs)