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Announcement - Fiber Optic Installer Certification (FOI)

By Steve Rogers,
The Fiber Optic Installer Certification Course provides participants with the knowledge of installation, connectorization, splicing, testing and measurements of multimode and single-mode optical fiber. They will become experts in installing connectors on various types of fiber optic cables using various types of epoxy and will be able to perform mechanical and fusion splices. Finally, participants have the option of taking the certification test for the Optical Fiber Installer (FOI) of the International Association of Electronics Technicians Association (ETA-i, accredited by the International Certification Accreditation Council - ICAC ). 
This course will provide participants with the skills to work in cell phones, cable TV, and communications companies that install, test and maintain fiber optic networks. The course will be attended by an engineer from the telecommunications company CLARO PR for a workshop on the theory, use, and management of an Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer  (OTDR)
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Modules:
  1. Theory of fiber optic communication (June 1)
  2. Technical specifications of the optical fiber (June 8)
  3. Fiber optic installation and service (June 15)
  4. Preparation for the FOI exam (June 22)
  5. Includes as a  special bonus  the 4-hour workshop of  Optical Time-Domain Reflectometry  (OTDR) of Engineer Eduardo Acosta, Claro's technical trainer
Price:

  • 1 module: $ 400
  • 2 modules: $ 775
  • 3 modules: $ 925
  • 4 modules: $ 1,200 (includes review and exam)
  • Review and test only: $ 255
  • Continuing Education Certificate: $ 25 (30 HC)

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