Course Description:
Instructional Mode: Learn on Campus: In Person
This
advanced-level course builds on foundational fiber-optic knowledge and provides students with the hands-on skills required for outside plant (OSP) fiber installation and maintenance. The course begins with a detailed review of fiber optic theory, terminology, and cable design, including an overview of various fiber types, equipment, and industry-standard procedures.
Students will progress to practical applications, learning to prepare, route, and manage both indoor and outdoor cabling using splice closures, patch panels, and splice trays. The curriculum emphasizes single-fiber and ribbon splicing techniques using industry-standard equipment.
Participants will gain experience in testing and troubleshooting live optical links, setting up and calibrating an Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), and performing cable acceptance testing. Students will also learn how to measure optical return loss (ORL) and reflectance using advanced testing methods.
By the end of the course, participants will have developed the technical proficiency and confidence necessary to install, test, and maintain OSP fiber optic networks and will be fully prepared to sit for the
ETA Fiber Optic Technician – Outside Plant (FOT-OSP) certification exam.
Prerequisites:
Fiber Optic Installer Certification or 1-2 years of industry experience.
Included with Tuition:
The course, textbook, classroom materials, and industry certification exam. No other certification exams can be substituted in this program.
Note: The textbook is assigned to students on or by the first day of class and is
non-refundable once assigned.
What is Expected:
You are expected to attend 100% of all scheduled class hours and complete any other requirements set by the program. Upon completing this program, you will be eligible to test for the ETA® Fiber Optic Technician – Outside Plant (FOT-OSP) certification exam.
Additional Information:
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward provides short-term training for industry-recognized credentials in high-demand fields. Eligible Virginia residents pay only one-third of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet Virginia domicile requirements (living in Virginia for at least one year with the intent to remain). A domicile form is included in the registration process.
Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Financial Assistance (FANTIC/G3) may cover the student portion (1/3 of the tuition), reducing your cost to $0. Complete the
Financial Assistance Survey to see if you qualify. Learn more about
FastForward.
Fiber Optics Technician Pricing:
- Regular/Full Price: $4,998
- FastForward Price: $1,666
- FastForward plus G3 Price: $0
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