*Funding is available for students through the DSEW Grant, which will cover 90% of the training cost. The only requirement for students receiving grant assistance is the completion of a brief anonymous survey at the beginning of class.
Dates: Five sessions held every other Friday: 7/24/26, 8/7/26, 8/21/26, 9/4/26, and 9/18/26
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Class Hours: 40
Course Cost Information:
- Student Cost After DSEW Grant (90% Funding): $157.50
- Training Cost: $1,440.00
- Registration Fee: $135.00
- Total Cost Before Grant: $1,575.00
NSCC020125FO: Fusion and Mechanical Splicing
Fiber splicing is one of the most important skills a fiber optic technician can master. In this lab, you’ll learn how to join two optical fibers using both fusion and mechanical splicing techniques. You'll get hands-on practice, test the results, and understand when each method is best used in the field. Lastly, you’ll learn to keep the functionality and longevity of your or your employer’s machines.
Course Length & Location
This course will be administered at the RCAM: 16 hours hands-on
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this lab, the trainee will be able to:
- Recognize potential hazards associated with fiber splicing and implement safety protocols to ensure a safe and effective working area.
- Identify the equipment and tools necessary for evaluating fiber splices and perform splice evaluation using appropriate testing methods
- Perform fusion splicing using appropriate equipment and techniques
- Perform mechanical splicing on optical fibers using appropriate techniques.
- Identify specific maintenance requirements of common splicing tools and perform routine maintenance procedures on splicing equipment.
- Routine maintenance and document system activities effectively.
NSCC111824FO: Cabling Techniques and Routing
This course consists of hands-on lab experiments to provide hands-on experience with essential cabling techniques for homes and businesses. By the end, you'll be familiar with tools and skills needed to design, install, and maintain reliable cabling.
Course Length & Location
This course will be administered at the RCAM: 12 hours hands-on
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this lab, the trainee will be able to:
- Recognize different types of cabling used in telecommunications, including twisted pair, coaxial, and fiber optic cables.
- Execute proper techniques for running, securing, and routing cables in various environments, including residential and commercial settings.
- Create and maintain clear labeling and wiring diagrams for installed cabling systems, ensuring easy identification and troubleshooting.
- Identify common cabling issues and apply troubleshooting techniques to resolve connectivity problems effectively.
- Adhere to safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) while working with cabling and associated tools.
- Cooperate with peers to complete cabling tasks efficiently and troubleshoot issues as a team, enhancing communication and teamwork skills.
NSCC101724FO: Residential and Commercial Networks
This course consists of hands-on lab experiments designed to assist the trainee in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to Install, Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair residential and commercial networks.
Course Length & Location
This course will be administered at the RCAM: 12 hours hands-on
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this lab, the trainee will be able to:
- Integrate residential and commercial technologies to improve network functions
- Utilize user interfaces to program and install hardware, connecting multiple systems and enabling them to perform as one unit.
- Properly terminate network wiring to facilitate data transmission
- Certify and Test Functional networks to ensure easy deployment and use for end users
- Troubleshoot network issues to repair and maintain Residential and commercial networks
