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Fiber Optic Technician <br />Educational Objective <br />This program provides emphasis in fiber optics installation, splicing, testing and troubleshooting that goes from <br />basic to advanced concepts and installation practices. The program consists of theory and extensive hands-on <br />lab practice to cement coursework together and prepare the student for certification exams and employment. <br />Successful graduates will qualify as entry-level positions as fiber optic cable installers, splicing technicians, data <br />cable technicians, and network cable installers. Students also will learn cable assembly manufacturing, and repair, <br />test and inspection of network cabling systems. Graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion. Additionally, <br />graduates may sit for the certification exam and receive Fiber Optic (FOA) certification as a certified fiber optic <br />technician (CFOT) from an independent third -party if they attain a score of 76% or higher. <br />PROGRAM OUTLINE <br />Module <br />Course Title <br />1 <br />Introduction to Networks <br />2 <br />A Light Overview <br />3 <br />Fiber <br />4 <br />Cable <br />5 <br />Connectors <br />6 <br />Splices <br />7 <br />Passive Devices <br />8 <br />Optoelectronics <br />9 <br />Hardware <br />10 <br />Cable Installation Principles <br />11 <br />Connector Installation Principles <br />12 <br />Splicing Principles <br />13 <br />Testing Principles <br />14 <br />Certification Principles <br />15 <br />Cable Preparation <br />16 <br />Connector Installation: Epoxy <br />17 <br />Connector Installation: Quick Cure Adhesive <br />18 <br />Connector Installation: Hot Melt Adhesive <br />19 <br />Connector Installation: Cleave and Crimp #1 <br />20 <br />Connector Installation: Cleave and Crimp #2 <br />21 <br />Connector Inspection <br />22 <br />Mid Span Splicing <br />23 <br />Pig Tail Splicing <br />24 <br />Ribbon Splicing <br />25 <br />Appendices <br />26 <br />Copper UTB Cabling <br />American Trade Academy School Catalog Page 80 <br />