Fibre Optics in Internal & External Environments

Course Supplier: CNET Telephone Number: 0121 326 2219 Cost: £1,230

Description:
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Learn the essentials of installing, terminating & testing singlemode & multimode fibre optic cable.

This 5-day programme concentrates on multimode and singlemode fibre optic cable, introducing delegates to the essentials of installation, termination and testing of fibre optic cable within the datacommunications and telecommunications environments. The theoretical and practical based course also provides information on industry standards, tooling, customer liaison, codes of practice, industry associations and advice is given on important aspects such as health & safety regulations.

Health & safety

• Optical fibre, the hazards, laser radiation

Optical transmission theory

• Basic concepts of light, light transmission through optical fibre, elements in optical links, features & construction, advantages & disadvantages

System attenuation

• Microbending, temperature & alignment, fresnel reflection, numerical aperture, concentricity & eccentricity

Cable types & specification

• Fibre cables for specific applications, cable construction, OM1, OM2, OM3, OS1, specification & management

Optical passive connectors

• APC, ultra/super PC, singlemode & multimode connectors

Tooling & fibre preparation

• Hand tools, microscopes, polishing tools, stripping & cleaning

Connectors & termination

• ST, SC & S.F.F connectors, epoxy, pre-filled & anerobic termination, common usage, termination procedures, ‘pigtail’ splicing

Installation techniques

• Cable & hardware, fibre cable joint enclosures
• Cable & fibre preparation, various organisation trays

Fusion splicing

• Different fusion splicers; ‘V’ groove, semi & fully automatic

Optical Time Domain

• Reflectometer (OTDR) Testing, result interpretation, system requirements

Entry Requirements:
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No previous experience is necessary

Assessment:
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• BTEC Intermediate Award in Datacomms
• Cable Installation (Fibre)
• Optional On-line City & Guilds 3666 exam
• BICSI CECs: 31 Installation & 31 RCDD
• CNet Certificate

Progression:
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• Fibre to the Home (FTTH)
• Design & Advanced Testing of Fibre Systems
• Polarisation Technology within Fibre Optic Networks
• Polarisation Mode & Chromatic Dispersion Testing
• Testing & Commissioning Fibre Optics in Telecommunication Networks

Contact:
training@mayflex.com / 0121 326 2219

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