Optic Fibre Operations Course

Optic Fibre Operations Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Optic Fibre

• Morning Session:
  • Welcome and Course Overview
  • Introduction to Optic Fibre: History and Evolution
  • Understanding Light and Its Properties
• Afternoon Session:
  • Optic Fibre Features
  • Optic Fibre Transmission Principles
  • Q&A and Discussion

Day 2: Optic Fibre Network Architecture

• Morning Session:
  • Introduction to Network Architecture
  • Types of Optic Fibre Networks (FTTH, FTTB, FTTN, etc.)
• Afternoon Session:
  • Components of Optic Fibre Networks
  • Designing Optic Fibre Networks
  • Case Studies and Real-World Examples

Day 3: Preparing Cable for Installation or Splicing

• Morning Session:
  • Safety Procedures and Best Practices
  • Tools and Equipment Overview
• Afternoon Session:
  • Hands-on Session: Cable Preparation Techniques
  • Q&A and Review of Techniques

Day 4: Joint Closers and Cable Management

• Morning Session:
  • Introduction to Joint Closers
  • Types of Joint Closers and Their Applications
• Afternoon Session:
  • Cable Management Techniques
  • Hands-on Session: Installing Joint Closers
  • Discussion and Troubleshooting

Day 5: Optic Fibre Splicing Theory

• Morning Session:
  • Introduction to Splicing
  • Types of Splicing: Mechanical vs. Fusion
• Afternoon Session:
  • Splicing Techniques and Tools
  • Theory Behind Splicing
  • Q&A and Discussion

Day 6: Optic Fibre Splicing Practice

• Morning Session:
  • Review of Splicing Theory
  • Safety Procedures and Best Practices
• Afternoon Session:
  • Hands-on Session: Splicing Practice
  • Troubleshooting Common Issues
  • Feedback and Improvement

Day 7: Temporal Repairs

• Morning Session:
  • Introduction to Temporal Repairs
  • Identifying Common Faults
• Afternoon Session:
  • Techniques for Temporal Repairs
  • Hands-on Session: Performing Repairs
  • Q&A and Review

Day 8: Optic Fibre Test Instruments

• Morning Session:
  • Overview of Test Instruments
  • Introduction to OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)
• Afternoon Session:
  • Using Power Meters and Light Sources
  • Hands-on Session: Instrument Calibration
  • Discussion and Q&A

Day 9: Optic Fibre Testing

• Morning Session:
  • Testing Procedures and Standards
  • Understanding Test Results
• Afternoon Session:
  • Hands-on Session: Conducting Tests
  • Analyzing Test Data
  • Troubleshooting and Discussion

Day 10: Course Review and Assessment

• Morning Session:
  • Review of Key Concepts and Techniques
  • Practical Assessment Preparation
• Afternoon Session:
  • Practical Assessment: Demonstration of Skills
  • Written Assessment: Knowledge Test
  • Course Conclusion and Certification

Additional Notes:

• Target Audience: Individuals interested in optic fibre operations such as splicing fibre, acceptance testing, and repairs.
• Locations: Course available at Pretoria, KwaThema, Durban, or at customer sites nationally and in surrounding countries.
• Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, participants will be proficient in optic fibre operations, including network architecture, splicing, and testing.