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Fiber Optics: Testing and Repair TELX 3020

Electronics Technical Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

​This cours​e 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).​ This course may be eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant. Students register themselves into the course, then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment, if eligible.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

1.5

Domestic fees

$756.85

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of TELX 3020 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 69018

Duration

Sat Jun 01 - Sat Jun 15 (3 weeks)

  • 3 weeks
  • CRN 69018
  • Domestic fees $756.85
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 01 - Jun 15 Sat 09:00 - 16:00 Burnaby NE25 Rm. 205
Instructor

Mike Lowe

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$756.85

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. This is the second course in the Fiber Optics - Principles, Installation and Repair Microcredential program. Please contact khoward18@bcit.ca for more information and to register.
Status

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

  1. Fiber Optics - Principles, Installation and Repair
    Microcredential Part-time

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