Fiber Optics Termination

This course is a 2 day course that includes both lecture and lab work. The class starts with the basic theory of fiber optics, how it works and where it can be used. The class includes basic aspects of installation of fiber systems. Termination, testing, pulling fiber, do's and don't of fiber installation. Includes hands-on lab. Each student receives their own set of fiber optic hand tools, complete with microscope, safety glasses and zippered case along with the jumpers they finish in class. The last part of the class is FOA testing for national certification. Cost of this class varies by state. 16 CEUs in Oregon

Class covers installation of fiber optic systems including:

• History of Fiber Optics
• Basics of Fiber Optics
• Fiber Optic Cabling and Termination
• Fiber Optic Networking
• Designing Fiber Optic Conduit Runs
• Testing of Fiber Optic Links
• TIA/EIA 568.B.3 with changes
• NEIS/NECA 301-2004 - Installing & Testing Fiber Optic Cables
• Safety Procedures when working with Fiber Optics
• Lab on Fiber Optic Terminating and Splicing

The course includes the FIBER OPTICS - BASICS manual.