TR-MFS
Certified Master Level Course

Master in Splicing

LEVEL 32 DAY COURSE
LEVEL 3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Showcase your cutting-edge technical skills, and receive your professional TFS Master certification as a Master in Splicing!

The Master in Splicing (TC-MFS) certification program is the first of its kind in the telecommunications field. The Master in Splicing course is designed to provide an unmatched, real-life learning experience, combined with solid classroom instruction, using advanced hands-on labs along with advanced fusing splicing techniques.

Students gain valuable experience working with several types of fusion splicers from at least two different manufacturers and receive training that places an emphasis on industry “best practices.”

As a Masters-Level course, it is recommended that students have several years of field experience or have taken the Fiber School’s CFI or OSP courses prior to enrollment.

$1500

TR-MFS

Available Certifications

Students must pass exam to be certified.

TFS MFS Certification $150

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Objectives
Lectures
Labs
Prerequisites

Objectives

Students receiving a Master in Splicing certification are expected to obtain an understanding of the advanced concepts of fiber optic fusion splicing. The Master in Splicing training is a perfect compliment for experienced installers and technicians. Advanced hands-on design labs along with advanced fusing splicing techniques are featured throughout the course.

The Master in Splicing course features many hands-on labs. In these labs, students will learn to:

  • Prepare a singlemode cable for fusion splicing and assemble it onto an appropriate splice closure
  • Prepare and splice multimode pigtails in a LAN enclosure (fiber link)
  • Perform proper testing on all enclosures (fiber link testing)

Lectures

  1. Introduction to Master in Splicing
    • Fiber Optic Advantages and Applications
    • Terminology, Methodology
  2. Designs
    • Infrastructure
    • Topologies
    • Survey
    • Checklist
    • Loss Budget – LAN Environments (Lab Exercise)
    • Loss Budget – OSP Environments (Lab Exercise)
  3. Cable Preparations
    • Mid Span Access (Hands-on)
    • Spider Fan out Kits (Hands-on)
    • Splice Trays (Hands-on)
    • Sheath Removal (Hands-on)
    • Accessing Ribbon Cables (Hands-on)
    • Sheath Removal Interlocked Armor (Hands-on)
  4. Optical Fiber Splicing Overview
    • Mechanical Splicing
    • Fusion Splicing
    • Mass splicing
  5. Cabling Hardware Overview
    • Optical Fiber Closures
    • Splice Closures
    • Distribution Center
    • Splice Trays
    • Hardware Labeling
    • Splice Configurations
  6. Splicing – Mechanical
    • Types of Mechanical Splices
    • Fiber Preparation (Hands-on)
    • Perform Mechanical Splicing (Hands-on)
  7. Splicers – Fusion
    • Core Alignment verses Profile Alignment
    • Fiber Preparation (Hands-on)
    • Cleaving Techniques (Hands-on)
    • Operations (Hands-on)
    • Maintenance (Hands-on)
    • Splicing Tips (Hands-on)
  8. Hands-On Exercises
    • Prepare, Splice and Assemble a Splice Closure
    • Prepare, Splice and Assemble a Multimode Fiber LAN Link
    • Fusion and Mechanical Splicing
    • Perform Optical Loss Testing

Labs

Students will engage in hands-on labs, where they will:

  • Prepare a singlemode cable for fusion splicing and assemble it onto an appropriate splice closure
  • Prepare and splice multimode pigtails in a LAN enclosure (fiber link)
  • Perform proper testing on all enclosures (fiber link testing)

Prerequisites: Level 2

The following knowledge or experience level is recommended:

  • 3-5 years of fiber optic installation experience or FOM Technician or equivalent certification
  • Prior Knowledge of fiber optic cable system fundamentals
  • Prior Knowledge of cable installation techniques

Target Audience

The Master in Splicing (TR-MFS) program is designed for experienced installers and technicians seeking a better understanding of fiber network design and an advanced understanding of fusion splicing skills.

This course is designed for experienced installers and technicians involved in the construction, utility, service, and maintenance and troubleshooting industries.

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 Available Dates & Locations

On-Site
Training

Remember, if you have 5 or more students, we can bring our class to you at your own facility – saving you time and money!

Customized Training

Any of our courses can be customized to focus on your needs – like using specific equipment, or working in a particular situation.

Cancellation Policy

We reserve the right to cancel any course. A full refund will be provided unless the student elects to transfer to another course or time.

No refunds will be granted for student cancellation, but substitutions are permitted.