Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Splicing (CFOS/S)

Description

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. 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 register with the FOA as a Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Splicing (CFOS/S) must have taken and passed the Basic CFOT Exam.

Prerequisites: ability to see and identify small items; ability to speak and read the English language.

Spring 2023

Location: Valhalla -Campus – Knollwood Center 5
Dates: Friday, April 7^th
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Catalog #: CE-TECH 2002
Class #: 20229
Cost: $822 (fee includes 3-year membership in the FOA)

Summer 2023

Location: Valhalla -Campus – Knollwood Center 2
Dates: Friday, August 4^th
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Catalog #: CE-TECH 2002
Class #: 8503
Cost: $ 1,122 (fee includes 3-year membership in the FOA)

Note: this class now is 1 day

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.

How to Register:

You will need the Class # when speaking with a representative.

Registration office hours are Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (in summer, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon)Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (in summer, closed some Saturdays)

For course questions, please contact:

Jim Irvine, Director of Corporate and Continuing Professional Education 914-606-6658 james.irvine@sunywcc.edu

Westchester Community College, State University of New York