This course covers the concepts and techniques of installing, servicing, troubleshooting, splicing, testing and repairing fiber optic transmission cable, connection devices, links and spans diagnostically ranging from the intermediate installation for Enterprise Networks, LANs, WANs and Data Centers. Prior experience in optical fiber cabling, as well as a working knowledge of optical fiber transmissions is recommended before attempting a Fiber Optics Technician – Inside Plant course.
Course Topics
Basic Principles of Light
Principles of Fiber Optic Transmission
Optical Fiber Construction and Theory
Optical Fiber Characteristics
Safety
Fiber Optic Cables
Types of Splicing
Connectors
Sources
Detectors and Receivers
Passive Components and Multiplexers
Passive Optical Networks (PON)
Cable Installation and Hardware
Fiber Optic System Considerations
Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing
Troubleshooting and Restoration – (Knowledge part of hands-on skills)