CFOS/A (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist – Fiber To The Antenna)
IMT Computers Nigeria Ltd delivers the FOA's CFOS/A specialist certification in Ikeja, Lagos — for fiber optic technicians working on cell tower, rooftop and Distributed Antenna System (DAS) installations.
What You'll Learn
Our Training Facility in Ikeja
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Course Curriculum
7 modules
- Why fiber to the antenna
- New generation cell towers
- Traditional vs today's vs next-generation tower systems
- Top-of-tower systems
- Tower cable
- Fiber terminations
- Prefab cables with outlet boxes
- Installing cable on a tower
- Rooftop/building installations
- Small cells & Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
- Onsite termination vs prefab cabling
- Testing the cable
- Dry fiber cleaning tools
- Connector handling
- Microscope inspection
- Visual fault location
- Insertion loss testing on FTTA cable
- Power meter measurement
- Setting the 0dB reference
- Loss budget
- Troubleshooting
- OTDR splice/connector loss errors
- Reading FTTA loss traces
- Power meter controls & display
- Measurement uncertainty
- Testing FTTA cables with OTDR
- Connector inspection & cleaning
- Visual tracing & fault location
- Insertion loss testing
- Optical power testing
Requirements
- Ideal for technicians already comfortable with basic fiber optic skills (e.g. CFOT certified) who want to specialize in tower and antenna installations
- Attendance at physical practical sessions is required for this certification
Course Description
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CFOS/A certification cost?
Course fees vary — contact us for current CFOS/A pricing.
Do I need prior experience for CFOS/A?
Yes — this course is for technicians already comfortable with basic fiber optic skills (e.g. CFOT certified) who want to specialize in tower and antenna installations.
What does CFOS/A cover?
Fiber cabling designed for cell towers and rooftops, tower/rooftop installation practices, connector inspection and cleaning, and loss/OTDR testing specific to FTTA links.
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