Course Description

Fiber Optic technology serves a full spectrum of user needs from point-to-point data links to global networks. This course will provide participants with a basic understanding of this growing industry, as well as hands-on experience. Participants will identify and solve real world problems associated with the design, installation, and repair of fiber optic networks.

Participants learn on a variety of the latest equipment in a job-simulating setting. Topics covered include preparation of cables and closures, mechanical and fusion splices, termination, and testing of fiber cable for both inside and outside plant applications. Restoration and maintenance procedures will also be addressed. Fiber Optic network planners, engineers, project managers and technicians will benefit from this training. Each participant will receive a course manual.

To develop a comprehensive understanding of basic fiber optics and gain entry-level skills necessary in planning and installing a fiber optic network.

Technical and managerial with technical emphasis

June 15-16, 2000

June 19-30, 2000

Estes Park, Colorado (Denver area)