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Optical Fiber Technician Course

What will I learn?

Learn all the important things about optical fibre technology with our Optical Fibre Technician Course. This course is for people working in telecommunications who want to improve their skills. You'll learn how to test networks using OTDR, record the results, and find out where the signal is getting weak. You'll also learn about different types of fibre, what they're like, and how they're used. Plus, you'll learn how to check out a site and plan for maintenance. You'll get to practice using splicing tools, connectors, and testing equipment to make sure the connections are strong and the installation is done properly.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course accessible for life
Certificate compliant with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Learn how to use OTDR properly to test and analyse optical fibre accurately.

Find and fix problems with signal loss and reflection quickly.

Plan and carry out detailed site surveys to install fibre in the best way.

Do secure splicing and termination to make sure the connections are reliable.

Write down and report on the installation process clearly and accurately.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.