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Industrial Maintenance:
FIBER OPTIC & COPPER COMMUNICATIONS CABLING 2 (FOT 310)
Course Description
The participant should be able to explain the purpose and functioning of the elements of both
fiber optic and copper communications networks; develop skills in terminating Cat 3, Cat 5e,
and 50 and 62.5 micron cabling; and develop a deeper understanding of test protocols called
for in the network standards.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. correctly select and install both fiber and copper cabling and the appropriate
connectors;
2. demonstrate a working knowledge of D/C LAN standards;
3. install both ST and SC fiber optic connectors on multimode fiber;
4. correctly terminate copper network cabling, both UTP and coax; and
5. correctly use test equipment, including the Fluke DSP-4000, to troubleshoot cabling.
Course Objective
To provide more detailed knowledge and hands on skills required to install and test fiber and
copper network cabling per the D/C LAN standards.
Major Topics Covered
• Review of network requirements and cabling performance capabilities
• Safe working with fiber cabling and light sources
• Cross connects and punchdowns on 66 and 110 blocks
• Advanced OTDR and OLTS testing and troubleshooting techniques
• The 16 UTP parameters tested by the Fluke DSP-4000
• Common failures in both fiber and copper wiring
• Restoration splicing
• Building, testing, troubleshooting and documenting a four terminal LAN, per D/C
standards
Certification
All participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of achievement as
Communications Cabling Specialists from Lincoln Trail College.
Prerequisites
Participants must have completed Fiber Optic & Copper Communications Cabling 1 (FOT 110).
It is recommended that a participant have some hands-on plant experience with fiber optic
cable after FOT 110 before taking FOT 310.
Class Size Course Duration
8 40 hours
50
2 hours