FTTx: CFOS/H
Fiber To The Home/Premises/Curb/Node, etc. For Broadband.
Certification Description
4-Days
This is an application specialist certification covering broadband FTTx networks, cabling design and installation, which includes PON networks (formerly FOA CFxT) It is intended for anyone interested in the application of FTTH networks.
Prerequisites: CFOT, CPCT or or equivalent basic knowledge of fiber optics and communications networks. If attendees are not already familiar with or trained in optical fiber, a fiber review is available as part of the course.
Content Coverage
- Introduction to FTTx (FTTC and FTTH) networks
- Overview of FTTx architectures including Point-to-Point and PONs with relevant Standards
- FTTx Components and Installation Methods
- FTTx Testing (including PONs)
- Lab Exercises covering design, installation and testing
To become certified in the FTTx certification, two years of experience in designing and installing FTTx networks are required.
Training from manufacturers or dealers of cabling products will be recognized as part of the experience requirements.
The applicant must provide data supporting their experience and a recommendation from a customer.
Benefits of Being Certified
FOA certification provides independent, industry-standard, and unbiased evaluation of personnel knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certification provides evidence that the installer has the skills, knowledge and expertise to succeed in the installation process.
FOA certification provides managers with an objective tool for evaluating and comparing personnel performance.
Technicians who pass the certification examination can be expected to deliver superior results during their day-day work.
FOA certification provides increased credibility to clients.
For service providers, certified personnel understand the importance of following proper procedures that results in effective fiber optic installation reliability. Certified technicians are a requirement for many installation contracts, the work they perform results in reliability superior to that of uncertified personnel.
