Fiber Optics Technician Program

The below non-credit courses are designed to provide quality training to individuals for high-demand, high-wage job placement. Students will earn digital badges and a micro-credential upon successful completion of the below stackable courses (1-4).  Students will also gain an OSUIT Certificate of Completion and the option to take the ETA Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) exam.

1. Fiber Optics Fundamentals (Technician): This course provides a comprehensive exploration of fiber optics, combining theoretical insights with practical training. Students gain a foundational understanding of fiber optics technology and light theory, alongside specialized instruction in residential and commercial fiber splicing techniques. Moreover, the curriculum includes a focus on installing and comprehending Fiber to the Home (FTTH) setups, ensuring learners are equipped to handle diverse fiber optic installations in both residential and commercial environments.
2. Fiber Optics FTTX Installer & Technician: This course begins with a concise review of fiber terminology and technology, serving as a primer before delving into Outside Plant (OSP) fiber optics, including FTTX deployments, fiber characterization, network troubleshooting, and emergency restoration techniques. It also explores how current industry trends influence field practices. Incorporating theoretical concepts and hands-on training allows students to construct and troubleshoot a passive optical network, spanning from patch panel to patch panel, and navigating various splice closures with multiple drop points.
3. Fiber Optics Outside Plant (OSP): This class features classroom theory that delivers a quick refresher of fiber terminology and FTTX technology before diving into OSP, fiber characterization, network troubleshooting, emergency restoration, and how the latest industry trends may impact field practices.  This includes hands-on skills training, where students build and troubleshoot a passive optical network from patch panel to patch panel or drop to drop through various splice closures with multiple connections.
4. Fiber Optics Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: This class provides comprehensive instruction on Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) technology, essential for testing and troubleshooting fiber optic networks. Participants learn to operate OTDR equipment proficiently, interpret test results accurately, and identify issues such as fiber breaks, bends, or attenuation. Additionally, the course covers loss testing methodologies and the use of specialized equipment for measuring signal loss along fiber optic links. Through hands-on exercises and real-world simulations, students gain practical skills in loss testing, OTDR operation, and fault diagnosis. This training equips individuals to optimize network reliability and minimize downtime by efficiently diagnosing and resolving issues in fiber optic infrastructure.

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