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Certified Fiber Optic Technician Training
Fibre Optics have found many uses in a variety of industries, but nowhere has it had such a profound effect as it has in telecommunications. Originally considered by many to be a prohibitively expensive technology in search of practical applications, it has now transformed the very infrastructure of communication. It has achieved this because of two very simple advantages it has over copper: (1) the ability to transmit data at higher transmission rates and with lower losses and, (2) the ability to do this at lower error rates. It should not be forgotten that it is only because of the widespread uptake of fibre optic transmission that many of the new high data-rate protocols such as, frame relay, SMDS, SDH and ATM have, or will, be made possible.
This is a collaborative course between the Centre and Triple Play Fiber Optic Solution based in South Africa. In today's high tech world, certification is considered proof of professional status and is often required for jobs 3 Triple Play Fiber Optic Solutions is an approved training centre for the Fiber Optic Association Inc. (FOA). http://www.thefoa.org. Students will be eligible to write the FOA exam after completing the course. Successful students will receive the Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT) accreditation, which includes a CFOT passport. The FOA maintains a worldwide database of fiber optic installers, contractors and consultants as a resource for those searching for a designer or installer for fiber optic projects or trained employees. The database is searchable by location and fiber optic specialty.
As of the end of 2006, over 20,000 CFOT’s have been certified through training at over 135 schools worldwide. The FOA is the most recognized certification in fiber optics in the world.
Course Objectives
This authoritative 3-day unique, high-value, hands-on practical course which will provide participants with essential skills and knowledge necessary to design, install, splice, connectorize, troubleshoot and test fiber optic systems. Participants will be introduced to the latest developments and techniques in the Optical Fiber industry.
Our Instructors
A number of instructors in this program are experienced academics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with considerable theoretical backgrounds as well as extensive industrial experience related to fiber optic technology.
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Course special features
Participants to this course will;
- Upon completion of the course work and exam receive certification from FOA
- Will receive an CFOT passport from FOA
- Will be registered in the FOA installers database
- Receive FOA membership for 1 year
- Fiber Optics Technician’s Manual 2006 3rd Edition
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Who should attend
Previous experience in this field of fiber optics is necessary. This training program is not limited to installers or technicians, it is an excellent credential for sales and marketing personnel, indicating their comprehensive knowledge of the industry and building confidence in their assistance to their customers. |
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By the end of this course, the participant will have learnt about:
This is a comprehensive, integrated training program which covers all aspects of both local and wide area optical networks to make sure that our students are fully prepared and employable. Optical fiber installation, splicing, connectorization, troubleshooting, acceptance testing and much more are taught with extensive hands-on practice.
Also covered is the use of transceivers, switching gear, splice enclosure hardware, and procedures pertaining to installing and testing them. |
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