Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing and Maintenance (CFOS/T)

Cost:  $770
Location:  AST Building - Room 302
CRN:  10583

This program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand approach to fiber optics testing standards with little theory and considerable hands on activities. This comprehensive program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. This 85% hands-on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of single-mode fiber optics networks and provides a detailed overview and demonstration of various pieces of equipment used in testing and maintenance. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Attenuation testing using the Power Source and Light Meter **Prerequisite Required.

To Register:  https://form.jotform.com/211674987345064

For additional information and to learn more about how you can sign up, please contact Julie Rexford, Director of STEAM at Nunez Community College, (504) 278-6427, jrexford@nunez.edu.