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.