Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T)
FIBER OPTICS TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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 2023
Location: Valhalla -Campus – Knollwood Center X
Dates: Wednesday and Thursday | April. 5th , 6th
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Catalog #: CE-TECH 2001
Class #: XXXXX
Cost: $822 (fee includes 3-year membership in the FOA)
Note: this class now is 1.5 days (Wednesday, April 5th, it’s 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm).
Summer 2023
Location: Valhalla -Campus – Knollwood Center X
Dates: Wednesday and Thursday | August 2nd , 3rd
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Catalog #: CE-TECH 2001
Class #: XXXXX
Cost: $822 (fee includes 3-year membership in the FOA)
Note: this class now is 1.5 days (Wednesday, August 2nd, it’s 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm).
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:
Register over the phone using MC, Visa or Discover. Call 914-606-6830, press 1
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