Fiber Optic Technician

The FBA Fiber OpTIC™ Certification course is designed to equip future fiber technicians with the skills and knowledge required to install, splice, test, and maintain “Fiber to the Home” (FTTH) and Fiber to the Building (FTTB) systems.

This course covers the principles of fiber optics, particularly as a communications transmission medium. Topics include digital communications systems, optical fibers, cables, splices, connectors, optical transmitters and receivers, installation techniques, component testing, and system testing. Upon completion, students should be able to splice and connectorize a fiber, make measurements of fiber optic systems, and test and troubleshoot fiber optic components required to maintain Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and Fiber to the Building (FTTB) systems. Individuals completing the course may be eligible for an internship or registered U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship with a communications service provider or installation contractor.