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

Description

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.

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

Spring 2024

Location: Valhalla Campus – Gateway Center
Dates: April 24^th (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm) April 25^th (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Catalog #: CE-TECH 2001
Class #: 27378
Cost: $ 1,122 (fee includes 3-year membership in the FOA)

Summer 2024

Location: Valhalla Campus – Gateway Center
Dates: August 21^st (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm) August 22^nd (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Catalog #: CE-TECH 2001
Class #: 3005
Cost: $ 1,122 (fee includes 3-year membership in the FOA)

Fall 2024

Location: Valhalla Campus – Gateway Center
Dates: November 13^th (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm) November 14^th (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Catalog #: CE-TECH 2001
Class #: 60002
Cost: $ 1,122 (fee includes 3-year membership in the FOA)

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