Oct 20, 2024  
Workforce Development & Community Education - Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 - NON-CREDIT CATALOG 
    
Workforce Development & Community Education - Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 - NON-CREDIT CATALOG

Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T)

Location(s): Valhalla


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Program Description


Advanced training for anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. Offers a general, easy to understand approach to fiber optics testing standards with hands-on activities, and explains the variety of testing standards, equipment, and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. Includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. insertion loss testing, return loss testing, and attenuation testing. Prerequisite: CFOT Course.

Prerequisites: ability to see and identify small items; ability to speak and read the English language.

Course Offerings


The following list includes all the courses offered in this category, though not all courses are available every semester. Check below for the upcoming course schedule.

Fall Courses


Location: Valhalla Campus – Gateway Center
Dates: November 13th (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm) November 14th (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Catalog #: CE-TECH 2001
Class #: 60002
Cost: $ 1,122 (fee includes 3-year membership in the FOA)

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