Certified Fiber Optic Technician Training Course for 30 people

To provide Fiber Optic training for 30 people to result in participants receiving a Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) designation from the Fiber Optic Association (FOA).

This fiber optics training program shall include but not be limited to:
• Fiber Optic transmission theory
• Fiber optic network design considerations
• Fiber optic safety practices (glass, solvents, epoxies & laser exposure)
• Benefits of fiber optic cabling vs. copper cabling
• Basic components that comprise a fiber optic network
• Various types of optical fibers/cables and their applications
• Industry standards and the National Electric Code (NEC) as it pertains to fiber
• Single-mode fiber characteristics
• Multi-mode fiber characteristics
• Optical Dispersion characteristics
• Signal propagation
• Fiber optic cable types and proper installation methods
• Fiber optic connector styles and their use (form factors)
• Introduction to fiber optic hand tools for termination
• Various cable connector styles including: ST, SC, FC, LC, MTRJ, MU, etc.
• Fiber optic troubleshooting techniques, i.e. Visual Fault Locator, etc.
• Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) types & features
• OTDR Testing considerations

Fiber optics training program shall include but not be limited to:
• Hands-On Cable preparation lab for various cable styles
• Hands-On Installation lab for assorted connectors on various cable types
• Hands-On simulated troubleshooting of fiber optic networks
• Hands-On use of 3M Hot Melt Termination Kit 6366
o Fiber optic connectors ST, SC and FC
• Hands-On use of AFL/Fujikura 70S Fusion Splicer
o Fiber Optic Pigtail splicing
o Fiber Optic single fiber splicing

Training is to be held at:
NASA/Glenn Research Center
21000 Brookpark Road
Cleveland OH 44135-3127

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