Certified Fiber Optics Technician Course (CFOT)
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Wednesday
August 5-7, 2013
Coastal Georgia Center, Savannah, GA
FEE: $750
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Course fee includes study materials, CD, and textbook: FOA Reference Guide to Fiber Optics by Jim Hayes.
This introductory 3-day fiber optic tech course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified
Fiber Optic Technician. This Fiber Optic Training combines theory and 85% hands-on activities to prepare
the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) test that is sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber
Optics Association) and given and graded the final class day.
This course also introduces the student to
industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), K-12 (Schools), and
explains Zone Vs. Distribution Cabling. Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various
connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to
existing standards. This program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics capabilities,
and cost of installation.
Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician should attend
this class. Upon successful completion, this program is recognized for BICSI CECs (Continuing Education
Credits): RDDD - 21, OSP - 21, Installer 2 - 15, RITP - 21, ITS Technician - 18, Certified Trainer - 21.
Course fee includes all books study materials, and CD. The text we use
is, The FOA Reference Guide to Fiber Optics written by Mr. Jim Hayes.
Prerequisites: Basic Computer Knowledge -
