CFOS/O (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist – Outside Plant)
IMT Computers Nigeria Ltd offers the FOA's CFOS/O certification in Ikeja, Lagos — for technicians installing outside plant (OSP) fiber optic cable plants: aerial and underground cable construction, splicing and testing.
What You'll Learn
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Course Curriculum
7 modules
- Fiber in telecom
- FTTH
- Fiber & wireless communications
- Fiber in premises/structured cabling
- Security & surveillance applications
- Transmitters, receivers & WDM
- Signal regenerators & transmission bands
- Active/passive component loss
- Singlemode vs multimode fiber
- OSP vs premises cables
- Attenuation & bandwidth
- Modal, chromatic dispersion & PMD
- Fusion & mechanical splicing
- Protecting splices
- Connectors & termination procedures
- Prefabricated cabling systems
- Cabling design & choosing transmission equipment
- Planning the route & choosing components
- Link loss budget analysis
- Project documentation, installation & restoration planning
- Contractor role & installation checklist
- Pulling and placing OSP cable
- Installing and splicing fiber
- Testing the installed plant & documentation
- Visual inspection & connector inspection by microscope
- Optical power & loss testing
- OTDR, CD, PMD & SA testing
- Safety rules
Requirements
- CFOT certification or equivalent basic fiber optics knowledge required
- Ideal for technicians constructing and installing aerial or underground outside plant cable
- Attendance at physical practical sessions is required for this certification
Course Description
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CFOS/O certification cost?
Course fees vary — contact us for current CFOS/O pricing.
Do I need prior experience for CFOS/O?
Yes — CFOT certification or equivalent basic fiber optics knowledge is required before this course.
What does CFOS/O cover?
Outside plant (OSP) construction and installation of aerial and underground cable plants, with a focus on fusion splicing, concatenation, termination, and OTDR testing.
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