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Fiber Optics Technology, CTC


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The CTC in Fiber Optics Technology is a short term credential that includes six valuable industry certifications from the Fiber Optic Association including: the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician), CFOS/S (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist, Splicing), CFOS/T (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist, Testing), CFOS/O (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist, Outside Plant Installation), and the CFOS/H (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist, Fiber to the Home/Premises/Curb/Node).  The Fiber Optics Technology program teaches about applications, installations, and communication systems related to fiber optics. Students will also learn about splicing, terminating, connecting, and testing of fiber optic cable as well as outside plant installation and fiber to the home. 

 

Required Courses


  • Credit Hours: 3
  • *IBC: Certified Premises Cabling Technician 

    *IBC: Certified Fiber Optic Technician

  • Credit Hours: 3
  • *IBC: Certified Fiber Optic Splicing Specialist 

    *IBC: Certified Fiber Optic Testing Specialist

  • Credit Hours: 3
  • *IBC:Certified Fiber Optic Outside Plant Specialist 

    *IBC:Certified Fiber Optic Fiber to the Home Specialist

Total Credit Hours required for the Career and Technical Certificate in Fiber Optics Technology: 9


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