Fiber Optic Network Technician

Anyone who wishes to understand fiber optic base Telecommunications networks and those intending to learn the practical skills associated with optical fiber networks construction & Management. 

FTT(x) Network Designers, Planners, Senior Engineers, Project Mangers, Field Engineers, Quality Control Engineers, and field technicians.

Overview:

This highly interactive training program on Fiber Optic Networks; provides the essential practical & theoretical knowledge necessary to work in today’s diversified telecommunications industry and is a preparation module to appear for required FOA certifications examinations.

Program provides necessary underpinning knowledge of handling Fiber Optic Cables of types Single, Ribbon and DROP, techniques of FOC Splicing – AC Fusion & Mechanical, Cable, Pigtail & Patch cords scheduling in FO Network Elements, Handling different type of Connectors, FOSC, Mini ODF. and DROP Closures.

Through this state-of-the art training program participant/s will gain knowledge to work in a fiber optic network environment and can develop themselves for advance levels.   

After passing this course, technicians will be competent enough to construct, maintain and troubleshoot a wide range of optical fiber networks of both internal and external structures.

Objectives:

The program focuses on the following objectives:

 1. Deveop training participants who are able to understand concepts, structures & Technologies of Telecommunications Fixed Networks –          Access & Core, Metro & Long-haul

 2. Participants to gain knowledge of Passive Optic Networks elements OLT, Splitter, ONT, Last Mile Connectivity, Customer Premises Terminals & Devices - Placement, Applications, Formats & Functions

 3. Participants to understand FTT(x) Network Environment - FTT(N), FTT(P); FTT(H), FTT(B), FTT(M), SFU, MDU, SBU, MBU & CBU

 4. Participants to get clear understanding of Fiber Optic Cables Types, Structures, Construction, Classifications, Applications, Handling Techniques – Loose Buffer Tube, Single & Ribbon, Flexi, Indoor, Outdoor, Pig Tails & Patch Cords, 

 5. Participants will get the knowledge of Fiber Optic Network Cable Connectors, Fiber Distribution Hubs, Main & Access Distribution Frames, Splice & Joint Closures, Underground Drop Closures, Mini ODF, FTB’s & JB’s - Types, Construction & Applications

 6. Participants to know Fiber Optical Access Network Budget Losses & Management, OSP Cable Network Deployment standards, Ducting Solutions, Micro duct Formation & Applications

 7. Participants to gain knowledge of GPON Technology & Transmission Principle, Services through FTTH Networks 

Outline

Day One

- Fiber Optic Networks

   • Telecommunications Fixed Networks – Long-haul, Metro, Core & Access.   

   • Passive Optic Networks [PON] – OLT, Splitter & ONT placement & functions.

   • Fiber Optic Core & Access network, Last Mile Connectivity, Customer Premises Terminals & Devices.

   • FTT(x) Environment – FTT(N) & FTT(P).

   • FTT(x) Network Commercial Environment - SFU, MDU, SBU, MBU & CBU, Home & Business Pass, Double & Triple Play services.

   • FTT(H) – Access Network Structure.

- Ftt(h) - GPON Technology

   • Passive Optical Network [PON] – Technology Comparison.

   • GPON Defined & Standards.

   • GPON Key Technologies, Services & Solutions.

   • GPON Principle – Up & Downstream Data.
 

Day Two

- Fiber Optic Cables - Structure, Formations & Applications

   • Fiber Optic Cable – A Connectivity Solution.

   • FOC Structures - Multimode & Single mode. 

   • FOC Design Structure - Underground, Overhead & Tight Buffered.

   • Single & Ribbon Cables, Loose tube & V-Grove Structures.

   • FOC – DROP, Standard ADSS (All-Dielectric Self-Supporting).

   • FOC - Color Coding Scheme for single & Ribbon Fiber.

Day Three

- Fiber Optic Access Network – Connectivity Solutions & Terminations  

   • Fan-out cord / break-out cord. 

   • Pigtail & Patch Cords.

   • FC, SC, ST, LC Connectors.

   • Color Coding – FO Connectors & Flexi cables.

- Fiber Optic Cable Preparation [Class Room Hand-on Practice]

   • Fiber Optic Network – Test Equipment & Tools Handling & Usage.  

   • FOC Preparation for splicing.

   • FOC - Single & Ribbon Fiber Color Coding Scheme.
 

Day Four

- Fiber Optic Cable Splicing

   • FOC Splicing Techniques - Fusion & Mechanical.

   • FOC Cleaving Process – Single & Ribbon.

   • Fusion Splicing – Single & Ribbon.

   • Protecting Splice Fiber.

- Fiber Optic Splitter Closures – FDH & FDT

   • Definition & Applications.

   • Indoor, Outdoor, Wall Mounting, Underground, & Aerial FDH Structures.

   • Outdoor/UG FDH - Cable Termination & Scheduling.

Day Five

- Fiber Optic Splice Closures, Cable Termination Frames & Boxes

   • FOSC – Types & Applications.

   • FOSC – Structure & Cable Scheduling.

   • DROP Closures.

   • Optical Distribution Frames - Main, Access & Mini ODF.

   • FO Termination & Junction Boxes – Customer Premises.

- Fiber Optic Network Ducting

   • Outside Plant - Cable Network Deployment.

   • Conventional Ducting.

   • Mini & Micro Ducts Structures & Applications.

   • Micro Duct Solutions - Direct Buried/Trenching, Hybrid Direct Buried, Aerial, Indoor [Plenum & Low Smoke Zero Halogen].

   • FTT(x) Cable Protection Systems - Micro-tubing Systems.

   • Cable Protection Multi Duct - Flat liner.

   • Cable Protection Multi Duct - Tube Distribution Closure.

- Fiber Optic Cable & Network Safety

   • Health & Safety.

   • Tools Safety.

   • LASER Safety.

   • Fiber Disposal & Glass Fiber Handling.

   • Liquid Storage.