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Optic Fibre Splicing Course

Name: Optic Fibre Splicing Course | SUPREME ICT ACADEMY
Price: 7000.00 ZAR
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Original price was: R8,000,00.Current price is: R7,000,00. Excl VAT

The Optic Fibre Splicing Course is a 5-day classroom-based Facilitator-led Course. The course is structured to help participants acquire good optic fibre splicing skills. Whether you do splicing on the outside or customer premice fibre, a good splice is a must to minimise transmission losses. The course is offered at our venue in Eerstterus. If required it can be offered at customer sites nationally and in surrounding countries.

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Curriculum
Description

Day 1: Introduction to Optic Fibre

Morning Session:
- Welcome and Course Overview
  - Introduction to course objectives and structure
  - Overview of materials and resources
- History of Optic Fibre
  - Development and evolution of optic fibre technology
  - Key milestones in optic fibre history
Afternoon Session:
- Principles of Optic Fibre Transmission
  - Basic concepts of light transmission through fibre
  - Types of optic fibres (single-mode, multi-mode)
  - Advantages of optic fibre over traditional cabling
Practical Session:
- Hands-on Activity:
  - Viewing and handling different types of optic fibres
  - Introduction to optic fibre tools and equipment

Day 2: Optic Fibre Network Architectures and Safety Procedures

Morning Session:
- Optic Fibre Network Architectures
  - Overview of different network architectures (FTTH, FTTC, FTTB, etc.)
  - Advantages and use cases of each architecture
Afternoon Session:
- Safety Procedures
  - Importance of safety in optic fibre work
  - Personal protective equipment (PPE) and its proper use
  - Handling and disposal of optic fibre waste
  - Emergency procedures and first aid
Practical Session:
- Hands-on Activity:
  - Practicing safety protocols with optic fibre tools and equipment
  - Proper setup of a safe work environment

Day 3: Preparing Optic Fibre for Splicing

Morning Session:
- Preparation of Optic Fibre Cable
  - Stripping and cleaving optic fibres
  - Cleaning and inspecting fibre ends
  - Discussing best practices in splicing preparation
Afternoon Session:
- Introduction to Splicing Techniques
  - Fusion splicing vs. mechanical splicing
  - Equipment and materials needed for each method
  - Common challenges and troubleshooting tips
Practical Session:
- Hands-on Activity:
  - Preparing fibres for splicing
  - Practicing stripping, cleaving, and cleaning fibres

Day 4: Performing Splicing and Using Test Instruments

Morning Session:
- Fusion Splicing
  - Detailed procedure of fusion splicing
  - Calibration and maintenance of fusion splicers
  - Performing single-mode fibre fusion splices
Afternoon Session:
- Mechanical Splicing
  - Detailed procedure of mechanical splicing
  - Advantages and disadvantages compared to fusion splicing
  - Performing single-mode fibre mechanical splices
Practical Session:
- Hands-on Activity:
  - Practicing fusion splicing
  - Practicing mechanical splicing

Day 5: Testing and Quality Assurance

Morning Session:
- Optic Fibre Test Instruments
  - Overview of OTDR, VFL, and OLTS
  - How to use each instrument effectively
  - Identifying and explaining test results
Afternoon Session:
- Testing and Quality Assurance
  - Performing tests on splices and links
  - Interpreting test results to ensure quality splices
  - Documenting and reporting test results
Practical Session:
- Hands-on Activity:
  - Performing tests using OTDR, VFL, and OLTS
  - Analyzing and discussing test outcomes
Course Conclusion:
- Review of key concepts and skills learned
- Q&A session
- Course evaluation and feedback
- Awarding of certificates

Materials Provided:

Course manual and handouts
Safety gear and PPE
Splicing tools and equipment
Test instruments for practical sessions

Assessment:

Continuous assessment through practical sessions
Final practical test on the last day

Certification:

Certificate of completion awarded to participants who successfully complete the course

Description

The Optic Fibre Splicing Course is a 5-day classroom-based Facilitator-led Course. The course is structured to help participants acquire good optic fibre splicing skills. Whether you do splicing on the outside or customer premice fibre, a good splice is a must to minimise transmission losses. The course is offered at our venue in Eersterus. If required it can be offered at customer sites nationally and in surrounding countries.

On completing the Optic Fibre Splicing course you be able to:-

Discuss the history of Optic Fibre and explain the principles of Optic Fibre transmission.
Discuss various Optic Fibre Network Architectures.
Apply relevant safety procedures when working with Optic Fibre
Prepare Optic Fibre cable for splicing and discuss the best practices in splicing
Perform fusion and mechanical splicing in single-mode fibre
Identify and explain relevant Optic Fibre Test Instruments
Perform tests on Optic Fibre splices and links using OTDR, VFL and OLTS

Who is the target audience?

If you seek to do optic fibre splicing for optic fibre maintenance purposes, FTTH installation purposes, or attend as a build-up towards other related ICT skills then the Optic Fibre Splicing course is for you.

Method

Facilitator-led theory and practice

Certification

Upon successful completion Optic Fibre Splicing Course, you will receive a certificate of achievement in Optic Fibre Splicing.

How to register

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Refund Policy

A full refund is payable if cancellation is received 7 days or more before the scheduled start date, in case of cancellation by the participant.
A 10% cancellation fee is deducted from the refund payable if is received between 2 days and 6 days before the scheduled start date, in case of cancellation by the participant.
No refund will be payable on the start date, however, in case of legal or medical emergencies the candidate participants may be accommodated in subsequent scheduled classes.
If Supreme ICT Academy initiates the cancellation, an alternate date will be proposed to the candidate participants. If the alternative date does not suit the candidate, she/he can apply for a refund.

Date & Venue

Eersterus 03 – 07 February 2025. Please see the schedule for other course dates

Durban 27 – 31 January 2025

KwaThema 17 – 21 February 2025