Recommended for any student involved in design, installation and project management of Broadband solutions.
No Pre-requisite knowledge is required for this course.
- Review both copper and fiber drop solutions
- Learn the basics of OSP (Outside Plant) safety
- Consider Rights of Way Issues
- Introduce the Broadband OSP Fiber products
- Understand the principals and requirements for pulling and placing OSP fiber cable
Module Overview:
- Coax and Fiber Solutions* – Overview of Head End Coax Cables, Head End Coax Fiber Cables, Trunk and Distribution coax cables, Trunk and Distribution coax cables, Coax Drop cables, Fiber Drop cables. Introduces XpressPrep™, P3®, QR®, MC2®, ACT®, Arid-Core®, Solid Messenger and Toneable Drop cables.
- OutSide Plant Safety* – Introduces OSP safety including, OSHA, MSDS, Safety issues, First Aid, Designating Work Areas, Hand Tool safety, Electrical Tool and Electrical Safety, Ladder Safety, Protective equipment, Confined Space Safety, Marking cables (APWA), Optical Fiber safety overview.
- Right of Way* – Looks at Rights of way Maps, Permit applications, Identification & Eminent Domain, Installation and Damages, Installation and deviation.
- OSP Fiber Solutions – Overviews drop cables, central tube cables, Stranded Loose tube cables, Hybrid cables, LightScope™ ZWP fiber, Modal Field Diameters and splicing, Core Cladding offset, Inspecting and unloading fiber, OTDR testing and splicing overview, Emergency restoration and troubleshooting, mid-sheath entry.
- OSP Fiber placement – Environmental considerations, Underground Conduit, Cable placement considerations, pulling techniques, installing in conduit, Direct Buried cables, Plowed CIC (Cable in Conduit), ConQuest™, Trenching, Boring, Aerial, Pulling tensions, ‘Stationary and Moving Reel’ installations.
Please note that some modules* are common to other broadband courses.
You will study this course online in a self- paced format. The course is made up of a number of webcast lessons and online multiple choice assessments giving immediate feedback. It includes a Fiber connection Video and download support documents.
Any level of pass in the overall assessment score.
If you are involved in the installation of CommScope Broadband OSP Fiber solutions and wish to improve your knowledge and working practices this course is for you.
You will receive a certificate that may be self-printed.
Certificate valid for 3 years
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