Certified Fiber Installer

Training Code: TR-CFI

Objectives | Summary | Course Type | Synopsis | Audience | Benefits | Schedule | Course Components

Objectives

Certified Fiber Installer training will provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to:

• Layout, install or maintain fiber optic cabling systems
• Demonstrate a practical knowledge of fiber optic theory, codes, standards and installation practices
• Demonstrate a practical knowledge of individual hands-on skills including:
  • Performing industry standard fiber optic terminations
  • Preparing cables for inside and outside applications
  • Performing fusion splicing and splice tray preparation
  • Testing with the OTDR and optical loss test equipment

Summary

This fiber optic installation training course is designed for those who layout, install or maintain fiber optic cabling systems. It identifies you as an installer able to demonstrate a practical knowledge of fiber optic theory, codes, standards and practices widely accepted in the fiber optics industry. In addition, this training incorporates two days of individual hands-on training validating installer skills, including fiber terminations, cable preparations, fusion splicing, OTDR and optical loss testing. These skills are applicable to all the requirements to safely and competently install, maintain, and test fiber optic cabling systems.

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Course Type

This fiber optic installation course is currently offered with a self-paced, online lecture and a hands-on workshop. This innovative approach to Fiber Optic Training and certification allows students to minimize expense, time and travel by learning at their own pace, on their own schedule (using online e-Learning to complete the lecture portion of the class.) Students may then complete the hands-on portions of the class at any of our scheduled sessions around the world (and can review the material within one year of registering for the course.) If online training is not ideal for your learning style, a more traditional instructor-lead lecture or question and answer section is available upon request depending upon the location and the size of the class. For more information on our e-Learning program, please check our “Online + Workshop” page. ↑ Top

Brief Course Synopsis

1. Lectures
   • Introduction to Fiber Optics
     • Fiber Optic Advantages and Applications
     • Terminology and History
     • The Fundamentals of Light Propagation
     • Scales of Measurement and the Spectrum
     • Characteristics of Singlemode and Multimode
     • Manufacturing, Bandwidth and Linear Effects
   • Cables
     • Cable Types, Construction and Specifications
     • Cable Marking
     • Selection Criteria
   • Connectors and Terminations
     • Temporary and Permanent Connections
     • Connector Types
     • Mechanical and Environmental Considerations
     • Performance Specifications
     • Connector Loss Issues
     • Splicing Applications
   • Splicing
     • Fusion and Mechanical
     • Fusion Splicing
     • Cable Marking
     • Mechanical Splicing
   • Enclosures and Panels
     • Panels
     • Distribution, Patch and Splice Types
     • Application Issues and Selection Criteria
     • Aerial and Burial Enclosures
     • Re-Entry and Expansion Capabilities
     • Routing and Preparation
   • Installation
     • Planning and Standards
     • Premise/LAN Methods
     • Outside Plant Methods
     • Aerial and Burial Techniques
     • Installation Tools and Equipment
   • Test Equipment
     • Loss Testing Tools and Equipment
     • Standards and Methods
     • Return Loss, Bandwidth and Dispersion
     • OTDR Theory and Applications
     • Loss and System Budget Calculations
   • Restoration and Maintenance
     • Tools and Equipment
     • Practical Applications
     • Time Saving Techniques
     • Record Keeping and Documentation
   • System Components and Design Issues
     • Transmitters and Receivers
     • Passive Optical Components
     • Couplers and Splitters
     • WDM and DWDM Issues
   • System Design Exercise
     • Tools and Equipment
     • Practical Applications
     • Time Saving Techniques
2. Labs
   • Cable preparation, cleaning and cleaving
   • Prepare, splice and assemle a splice closure
   • Prepare, splice and assemble a multimode fiber LAN link
   • Fusion and mechanical splicing
   • Perform optical loss testing using an OTDR
   • Perform loss and system budget calculations

• Hands-On Workshop (Optional) - The optional hands-on workshop is deisgned for thos who desire more intensive hands-on training for immediate entry into their specific field of study. Students typically take advantage of this workshop by adding an additional day to any FiberOptic.com's hands-on training courses.

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Target Audience

Certified Fiber Installer is designed for new or experienced personnel seeking a deeper understanding of the installation of fiber optic cabling systems.

Candidates for this course don't have to have any knowledge or experience in the following areas, but it may be useful:

• Fiber Optic Advantages and Applications
• Cables
• Connectors and Terminations
• Enclosures and Panels
• Test Equipmemt

While not a required prerequisite, this course builds on the knowledge gained from our Fiber Optic Fundamentals Course. It is recommended that workers with no fiber optic experience take the online Fiber Optic Fundamentals Course (link) prior to this one.

This course is excellent for anyone involved in the construction, education, commercial, industrial, or utility markets and anyone who designs, installs, maintains, or tests fiber optic cabling systems.

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Benefits

This course gives students a practical understanding of fiber optic technology and the skills needed to install, test, and maintain fiber optic cabling systems. Students will learn and practice fiber optic connectorization, splicing, and testing in two full days of hands-on labs and live demonstrations.

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Schedule

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Course Components

Course Component	Price
Certified Fiber Installer Certified Fiber Installer training is designed for those who layout, install or maintain fiber optic cabling systems. It identifies you as an installer able to demonstrate a practical knowledge of fiber optic theory, codes, standards and practices widely accepted in the fiber optics industry. In addition, this training incorporates two days of individual hands-on training validating installer skills, including fiber terminations, cable preparations, fusion splicing, OTDR and optical loss testing. These skills are applicable to all the requirements to safely and competently install, maintain, and test fiber optic cabling systems. Item Type: Fiber Optic Installer Training Courses	$1,350.00 Code: TR-CFI
Exam: CFI - 50 Question Multiple Choice This exam must be passed in order to qualify for a certificate in our Certified Fiber Optic Installer course. This exam will consist of a combination of multiple-choice, fill in, diagram drawing, or other similar questions. More information about this specific exam will be given during the Certified Fiber Optic Installer lecture (either online or in person.) Item Type: Installer Training Exams	Included Code: TE-CFI
Exam: CFI - ETA FOI107 This ETA exam may accompany our Certified Fiber Optic Installer course. ETA certifications are one of the industry standard certifications in the telecommunications industry. ETA Certified Fiber Optic training is the only way to take one of these exams (and hence get the certificate.) Item Type: Installer Training Exams	Included Code: TE-ETA-FOI109
Lab: CFI - Hands-On Exercise Booklet Item Type: Manual Installer Training Labs	Included Code: TL-CFI
Practical: CFI - Problem Solving Skills Training Practicals Manual CFI Item Type: Installer Training Practicals	Included Code: TP-CFI
Manual: CFI - Student Manual Item Type: Installer Training Manuals	Included Code: TM-CFI
Certificate: CFI - TFS Identifies you as a technician who understands the basic concepts of fiber optics installation and service as they apply to all the functions required to safely and competently install fiber optics communications cabling. Item Type: Installer Training Certificates	$150.00 Code: TC-CFI
Certificate: ETA Fiber Optic Installer Awarded to students who pass the ETA exam in one of our ETA certified installer training courses. This certification is considered an industry standard and is offered in addition to the FiberOptic.com course certification. Item Type: Installer Training Certificates	$150.00 Code: TC-ETA-CFI
Training CFI Lecture Option Training CFI Lecture Option Item Type: Installer Training Lectures	$500.00 Code: TR-CFI-L

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