Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT)
This introductory 2.5 day course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician. Along with chapter tests, class discussions, and hands-on activities, students will demonstrate the ability to build, test, and troubleshoot a fiber optic LAN network. This training combines theory and 85 percent hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) test sanctioned by the Fiber Optics Association (FOA) and given and graded on the final class day.
Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T)
This 1.5 day (approx. 12 hours) program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. The program offers a general, easy-to-understand, approach to fiber optics testing standards with little theory and considerable hands-on activities. This comprehensive program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment, and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them.
Certified Fiber Optic Splicing Specialist (CFOS/S)
This one-day splicing specialist training includes a complete presentation explaining the importance of high-performance splicing and further details the points necessary to achieve these splices. The depth of this presentation is much greater than most textbooks. 85% hands-on classroom activities will provide training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of either single or multimode fiber optic cables with enclosures and splice trays. The student will be responsible for successfully making and testing both mechanical and fusion splices.
This program is listed on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and is approved for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding, which may cover tuition and related training costs for eligible participants.