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 versus 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
9. Introduction to “Master in Testing” Fiber Optic Testing Overview, Testing Equipment Overview
10. Power Meter and Light Sources Attenuation Test Procedures One, Two, and Three Jumper References
11. Fiber Optic Certification Test Sets
12. Optical Fiber Identifiers and Detectors FTTx Active ONT Detector, Visual Fault Identifiers, Visual Fault Tracers
13. The OTDR Use and Operation of the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), Telco/Broadband OTDR, Handheld OTDR, Fiber Rings and Boxes, Trace Software
14. Miscellaneous Equipment Fiber Optic Attenuator, Fiber Optic Talk Sets, Video Scopes
15. Testing in the LAN Environment (Presentation and Lab) Loss Budgets, Test Methods and Procedures, Documentation, Troubleshooting and Fault Locating Procedures
16. Testing in the Telco Environment (Presentation and Lab) Loss Budgets, Test Methods and Procedures, Documentation, Troubleshooting and Fault Locating Procedures
17. Testing in the CATV Environment (Presentation and Lab) Loss Budgets, Test methods and procedures, Documentation, Troubleshooting and fault locating procedures
18. Testing in the CCTV Environment (Presentation and Lab) Loss Budgets, Test Methods and Procedures, Documentation, Troubleshooting and Fault Locating Procedures
19. Testing in the FTTx Environment (Presentation and Lab) Loss Budgets, Test Methods and Procedures, Documentation, Troubleshooting and Fault Locating Procedures, Perform Optical Loss Testing

Labs

Students will receive hands-on training in the following areas:

• 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 of all enclosures (fiber link testing)
• Each Student will become familiar with multiple types and brands of fusion splicers, cleavers and preparation tools and testers.
• Set up and calibrate equipment appropriate for each task

Prerequisites: Level 2

The following knowledge or experience level is recommended:

• 5 years fiber optic installation experience
• Knowledge of splicing equipment and procedures
• Knowledge of testing equipment and procedures
• Be a Fiberoptic.com Certified Technician or OSP Installer or other equivalent (desired)
• Be an ETA Fiber Optic Technician or OSP Installer or other Industry equivalent (desired)

Target Audience

This course is designed for experienced Fiber Optic Installers, Technicians, and Communications Specialists involved in the communication, construction, maintenance and troubleshooting, utility, and service industries. An excellent opportunity for current FiberOptic.com or ETA certification holders at the Installer, technical or design level.