Professional Tracks

Professional Fiber Optic Tester (TR-PFOT) – 4 Courses + 4-day skills testing session

This specialty track is designed for the fiber optics professional who wishes to specialize in the testing of fiber optic cable, with an emphasis on the indoor environment. The person who completes this track will demonstrate a high proficiency in fiber testing procedures and techniques as it applies to multi-mode fiber within confined spaces, as well as wall-mounted and rack-mounted enclosures.

This track begins with the Level 1 – Certified Fiber Installer (TR-CFI) course. This is the core curriculum for all of our training. After the CFI, the next step is the Level 2 – Fiber Optic Technician (TR-FOT) course.

After the required field experience credits have been completed, the student may then apply to enter the Level 3 – Master in Testing (TR-MFT) course, where the student will receive track specific instruction, geared toward their current work needs.

Following the completion of the remaining field experience credits, the student may apply for the one-week extensive. As a fiber tester working in the indoor environment, the student will be given a variety of testing and troubleshooting tasks to perform. Successful completion of these exercises will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the evaluators that the student meets the criteria for the award of the Level 4 – Professional Fiber Optic Tester Certification.

Professional Outside Plant Splicer (TR-POPS) – 4 Courses + 4-day skills testing session

This specialty track is designed for the fiber optics professional who wishes to specialize in the splicing of fiber optic cable, with an emphasis on the outdoor environment. The person who completes this track will demonstrate a high proficiency in splicing fiber, proper slack management in aerial and underground location, and the entry of a variety of outside rated fiber splice enclosures.

This track begins with the Level 1 – Certified Fiber Installer (TR-CFI) course. This is the core curriculum for all of our training. After the CFI, the next step is the Level 2 – Outside Plant Technician (TR-OSP) course.

After the required field experience credits have been completed, the student may then apply to enter the Level 3 – Master in Splicing (TR-MFS) course, where the student will receive track specific instruction, geared toward their current work needs.

Following the completion of the remaining field experience credits, the student may apply for the one-week extensive. As a fiber splicer working in the outside plant environment, the student will be given a variety of splicing and enclosure preparation and entry tasks to perform. Successful completion of these exercises will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the evaluators that the student meets the criteria for the award of the Level 4 – Professional Outside Plant Splicer Certification.

Professional Outside Plant Tester (TR-POPT) – 4 Courses + 4-day skills testing session

This specialty track is designed for the fiber optics professional who wishes to specialize in the testing of fiber optic cable, with an emphasis on the outdoor environment. The person who completes this track will demonstrate a high proficiency in fiber testing procedures and techniques as it applies to single-mode fiber over long-haul links, wide area networks, and point-to-point applications.

This track begins with the Level 1 – Certified Fiber Installer (TR-CFI) course. This is the core curriculum for all of our training. After the CFI, the next step is the Level 2- Outside Plant Technician (TR-OSP) course.

After the required field experience credits have been completed, the student may then apply to enter the Level 3 – Master in Testing (TR-MFT) course, where the student will receive track specific instruction, geared toward their current work needs.

Following the completion of the remaining field experience credits, the student may apply for the one-week extensive. As a fiber tester working in the outside plant environment, the student will be given a variety of testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting tasks to perform. Successful completion of these exercises will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the evaluators that the student meets the criteria for the award of the Level 4 – Professional Outside Plant Tester Certification.