Fiber Optic Design
Issued by
Northwood Technical College
This badge includes a full understanding of Passive Optical Networks (PON), of skillfully performing splices and closures, and of the use of an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR). Understand the concepts of fiber optics troubleshooting and service applicable to all of the functions required to safely and completely analyze FTTX signatures, measure reflectance, test splitters, and identify faults in fiber optics communications and transmission cabling.
- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Earning Criteria
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•Identify PON specifications, standards, and work groups •Identify telecommunication methodology •Identify PON variations, elements, and components •Identify PON and WDM topologies •Troubleshoot PON networks •Design PON using industry standards and specifications •Identify business issues and concerns
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Students will complete badge course related instruction at satisfactory level. Student will complete work experience component supervised by mentor or department manager at satisfactory level.
Standards
This badge is part of a broadband installer badge. The badge is a joint initiative with Northwood Technical College and NTCA, the Rural Broadband Association. Upon completion of four badges related to broadband Level 2 skills, students will receive a Broadband Installer badge.