Fiber Optics 16 hours

The IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician for ITS, Traffic, Fire Alarm, and Communication Systems is primarily aimed at installers who need the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to install fiber optic outside plant networks properly. Others who may be interested in the course include network owners, IT personnel, facilities managers, network designers, estimators or other technicians involved in the design or installation of fiber networks.

Target Audience:  Those needing the basic knowledge , skills and abilities to install fiber optic outside plant networks. 

Prerequisites:
Attendees will be expected to complete an IMSA online self-study fiber optic course and get a certificate of completion to bring to class (you will get the link when you register). Some experience working in the field of fiber optics and communications networks is recommended.

This specialist application certification is for technicians involved in the planning, design, and management of installation of fiber networks. The certification covers fiber optic network design intended for network owners, IT personnel, facilities managers, network designers, estimators or technicians involved in the design or installation of fiber networks. This course is especially recommended for network owners and planners who may not be familiar with the process of fiber optic network design as it can make their jobs easier and their projects better.

Topics covered include:

• Introduction to fiber optic design
• Overview of Fiber Optic Installations both outside plant and premises
• Planning A Fiber Optic Network
• Choosing components
• Design Review (Component compatibilities, Power budget, Environmental requirements etc.)
• Testing And documentation
• Estimating

Target Audience: 
Those involved in the planning, design and management of installation of fiber networks.

Prerequisites:
To qualify for the certification, two years of field experience with fiber optic networks is required, including documented experience designing fiber optic networks. Training by manufacturers or vendors of cabling products will be recognized as part of the experience requirements. The applicant must provide data supporting their experience and a recommendation from a client or customer. These application-based certifications do not require a CFOT as a prerequisite but do require a basic knowledge of fiber optics. That basic knowledge may be obtained online, for example using the free Fiber U Basic Fiber Optics or Premises Cabling course or an introductory presentation at a school prior to the start of the actual course. Knowledge of communications networks is helpful in taking this course but not required.