Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2021

6 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce FREE ! FIBER OPTICS TRAINING CERTIFICATION Course fees include all books and study materials. This program is offered in partnership with BDI DataLynk. For more information, visit www.bdidatalynk.com/newyork or call 512-785-9024. To register, call Westchester Community College at 914-606-6830 and press 1or visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Certified Fiber Optics Technician Course (CFOT) Interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician? Prepares you for the CFOT test, sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association), which is given and graded on the final class day. Introduces you to industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home, LAN/ WAN fiber networks), and basic fusion and mechanical splicing. Learn how to identify fiber types; recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. Prerequisites: ability to see and identify small items; ability to speak and read the English language. CE-TECH 2000, M/T/W, May 10-12, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Room TBD, $925. #21257 Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T) Advanced training for anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. Offers a general, easy to understand approach to fiber optics testing standards with hands-on activities, and explains the variety of testing standards, equipment, and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. Includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. insertion loss testing, return loss testing, and attenuation testing. Prerequisite: CFOT Course. CE-TECH 2001, Th/F, May 13-14, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Room TBD, $822 (fee includes 3-year membership in the FOA). #21258 Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Splicing (CFOS/S) This 2-day program provides an overview of OTDR functions and trace understanding. Hands-on classroom activities will provide training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of both single and multi-mode fiber optic cables. Both inside and outside plant fiber optic cable types will be utilized along with inside and outside plant enclosures and splice trays. The student will be responsible for successfully making and testing both single mode and multi-mode mechanical and fusion splices, as well as being required to correctly and efficiently install spliced fibers into splice trays and trays in enclosures. These enclosures will include both rack and wall mounted splice enclosures, as well as, outside plant enclosures. This program is approved for BICSI CECs (Continuing Education Credits): RCDD 14 CECs and INS, Level 2/Technician 14 CECs. Suggested Prerequisite: CFOT Course or another formal Fiber Optics Training course within preceding 6 months, or 1-year fiber optics related experience, specifically experience with fiber preparation, termination, and testing and a thorough knowledge of fiber optic safety practices. Note: Anyone can attend this program. However, those wishing to become registered with the FOA as a Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Splicing (CFOS/S) must have taken and passed the Basic CFOT Exam. CE-TECH 2002, Sa/Su, May 15-16, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Room TBD, $822 (fee includes 3-year membership in the FOA). #21259 CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE EDUCATION All courses, unless otherwise indicated, have been approved by the NYS Department of State as meeting the educational requirements under Sections 176.3 and 176.4. For further licensing and exam information, contact the NYS Department of State at 518-474-4429 or visit https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/re_salesperson/re_salesperson.html Real Estate Career Exploration Seminar Wed., Jan. 20, 2021, 6:30-8:00 pm. Held on campus in Knollwood Center-Room #5 Free seminar. Call 914-606-6830 and press 1 to reserve your space. REAL ESTATE LICENSING AND CERTIFICATE COURSES For further licensing and exam information, call 518-474-4429 or visit www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/realestate/index.html NOTE: NYS Department of State requires 90% attendance to sit for the Real Estate Sales exam. REMOTE Real Estate Salespersons Meets the current NYS Department of State requirement of a 75-hr. course for the salespersons licensing exam. CE-REAL 2024, $672 (+ textbook). Sec. A: 20 W/Th, Feb. 3-Apr. 8, 6:00-10:00 pm. KNC-5. J Baratta. #21606 Sec. B: Intensive: 13 Sa/Su, Feb. 20-Apr. 3, 9:00 am-3:30 pm, KNC-5. J Baratta. #21607 REMOTE Salespersons Exam Prep Prepare for the real estate salespersons state exam. Topics include real estate terminology and concepts, preparation skills, test-taking strategies, how questions are structured, and the proper way to read and comprehend test questions. No CE credit awarded. CE-REAL 2042, 1 Fri., Apr. 2, 6:00-10:00 pm, KNC-4, $62. J Baratta. #21608 Textbook Required