- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Fiber Service 2
Issued by
Northwood Technical College
This badge will introduce the students to industry specifications and practices for understanding fiber optic communication systems. Topics covered include fiber optic design, installation, test and maintenance for multimode and singlemode networks.
- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Earning Criteria
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•Explain the evolution and principles of fiber-optic transmissions •Explain principles of light •Analyze optical fiber construction and theory •Explain optical fiber characteristics •Outline fiber-optic safety •Explain fiber-optic cable types and uses •Analyze splicing fiber-optic cables •Explain passive components and PON •Outline cable installation hardware •Analyze fiber-optic system design •Conduct fiber tests •Analyze strategies for troubleshooting fiber systems
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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.