- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course introduces students to advanced fiber optic topics including optical network designs, fiber optic analysis using link budgets, Optical Loss Test Sets (OLTS) and Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR). Troubleshooting is emphasized for new installations as well as maintaining existing systems as students gain hands-on experience testing optical components installed in outside plant systems to current ANSI/TIA (American National Standards Institute / Telecommunications Industry Association) standards. Upon completion, students will be prepared for the Fiber Optic Association (FOA) industry recognized exam for Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT).
Prerequisite(s)
- 70% in TELX 3010
Credits
1.5
Domestic fees
$772.25
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify modern day communication networks using fiber optics.
- Assemble outside plant fiber cable into an outdoor splice enclosure using a fusion splicer.
- Describe how to install fiber cables following industry and manufacture standards.
- Calculate a fiber optic link/power budget using current TIA standards.
- Demonstrate fiber optic connector end-face cleaning and inspection.
- Analyze a fiber optic system with an Optical Loss Test Set to current TIA standards
- Test a fiber optic system using an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
- Test and troubleshoot a failed fiber optic link using current TIA standards
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Fiber Optics: Testing and Repair (TELX 3020) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- Fiber Optics - Principles, Installation and Repair
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of TELX 3020 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 50339
Dates
Sat Nov 16 - Sat Nov 30
- 3 weeks
- CRN 50339
- Domestic fees $772.25
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16 - Nov 30 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby NE25 Rm. 205 |
Instructor
Mike Lowe
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is the second course in the Fiber Optics - Principles, Installation and Repair Microcredential program. For more information and to register in this course, please contact the program assistant at khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Winter 2025
Below are two offerings of TELX 3020 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 91610
Dates
Sat Feb 01 - Sat Feb 22
- 3 weeks
- CRN 91610
- Domestic fees $772.25
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 01 - Feb 22 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby NE25 Rm. 205 |
Instructor
Mike Lowe
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Saturday, February 15th (Family Day Weekend). This is the second course in the Fiber Optics - Principles, Installation and Repair Microcredential program. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2025 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2024.
CRN 91611
Dates
Sat Mar 22 - Sat Apr 05
- 3 weeks
- CRN 91611
- Domestic fees $772.25
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22 - Apr 05 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby NE25 Rm. 205 |
Instructor
Mike Lowe
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- For more information and to register for this course, please contact khoward18@bcit.ca. This is the second course in the Fiber Optics - Principles, Installation and Repair Microcredential program. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2025 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2024.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.