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Public Training Courses
Certified Optical Fibre Installer (COFI):
Enterprise Networks
Written and developed by Optical Technology Training Ltd and licensed to CrossConnect Training.
Available as a public course or an onsite course. Duration: 5 days.
The Certified Optical Fibre Installer (COFI) for Enterprise networks course is designed specifically for installation and maintenance staff working on enterprise, datacomms, local area (LAN) networks. The course provides the skills and knowledge required to install, terminate and test internal fibre optic cabling networks.
Purpose
The Certified Optical Fibre Installer (COFI) for Enterprise networks course is designed specifically for installation and maintenance staff working on enterprise, datacomms, local area (LAN) networks. It provides a broad knowledge of the fibre optic components, tools and equipment used and highlights good working practices in order to inspire a professional approach to the job role. Practical hands-on sessions build the skills required to install, joint, terminate and test fibre optic cabling enterprise links.
The syllabus shown here is designed for staff involved with standard enterprise networks. The course can be customised to cover harsh environments, industrial applications and data centres as required.
A separate version of this certification is also available to cover Core networks.
All versions of this certification can be customised to meet specific requirements. Our intention is to provide the 'very best of class' installation training for corporate customers that require professional staff trained up to deal with high performance, critical or unusual optical fibre networks.
Features
- Hands-on experience
Hands-on practical sessions using a range of equipment. - Comprehensive manual
Receive a comprehensive, up-to-date, indexed course manual. - Electronic resources
Receive a USB drive with extra resources including reference information and review exercises. - Modern, engaging visual aids
- COFI status
Pass the assessment to gain Certified Optical Fibre Installer (COFI) status.
Key Outcomes
- explain how optical fibres work and the issues that can affect performance
- identify enterprise link components and appreciate why different types are required for different environments
- handle fibre optic cable and components correctly to ensure optimum performance
- justify the importance of cleanliness when handling fibre optic connectors
- carry out inspection of fibre optic connectors and adaptors
- work safely on fibre optic enterprise networks
- prepare fibre optic cabling for fitting connectors or splicing
- terminate fibre optic cabling by fitting connectors
- terminate fibre optic cables by splicing on pre-terminated pigtails or splice on connectors
- test fibre optic links according to relevant standards
- test patch cords correctly
- carry out continuity and insertion loss testing
- use an OTDR correctly for optimum testing and troubleshooting of fibre optic links
- methodically troubleshoot cabling links
Role
This course is a hands on task based, practical course for optical fibre installation teams. It starts from basics so no prior knowledge is required. It aims to take delegates up to a professional level in skills, knowledge and attitude. It also helps to remove incorrect working habits which might have been picked up from other cabling jobs. It can help if a team attends the course together along with their project supervisor or manager so everyone ends up working to the same professional standards.
Typical job roles of attendees include: optical fibre installation or fibre optic cabling technician or engineer; project supervisor.