CFOT Study/Certification offered once a year. The fiber optic course will consist of (6) training session sessions for individuals to learn fiber optics theory and fundamentals. Hands on sessions will account for fifty percent of classroom participation. Homework will be required to be completed prior to the beginning of each session. Major Topic Outline

1) Fiber optic safety.

2) Theory and principles of fiber optics

3) Fiber types and fiber manufacturers.

4) Cable manufacturers and types.

5) Building and fire code considerations. a) Identify Samples from various manufacturers.

6) Cable placement techniques for Lan, Building and Campus App.

7) Fiber Optic Sheath removal (including mid span splice)

8) Hardware types and applications. a) ST, SC, FC, LC , MTRJ

9) Splicing and termination applications, types and methods.

10) Theory and principles of splicing and connectorization. a) Epoxy & polish b) Anaerobic c) Unicam Connectors and Splices d) Pre-loaded Epoxy e) Fusion splicing (utilizing the Fujikura 60S fusion splicer) f) Tyco Light Crimp Plus (Pre loaded factory polish fiber)

11) Cable preparation techniques and types for splicing.

12) Use and operation of the OTDR (Optical time domain reflectometer)

13) Emergency restoration and planning.

14) Testing and test reporting (utilizing Fluke DSX and HP tester)

15) Standards Overview