Course: Fiber Optics for Utilities Level 1

Dates: Feb 25 - 27, 2025

Location: Seattle, WA

Duration: 3 Days

Light Brigade Utilities Level 1 Training is a three-day instructor-led course that teaches basic fiber optic theory and the products used in fiber networks, focusing on the proper installation and maintenance of aerial and underground utility fiber optic systems. Hands-on skills training includes splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting to increase efficiency, reliability, and deployment speed in the field.

Utilities Level 1, Seattle, WA Feb 25 - 27, 2025

Name: Utilities Level 1, Seattle, WA Feb 25 - 27, 2025
SKU: 2502-UT1-SEAT-WA

SKU: 2502-UT1-SEAT-WA

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Audience: Installers and technicians in the utility telecom industry
Prerequisite: Fiber Foundations is recommended, but not required
Course Level: Introductory to intermediate. Beginners to experienced fiber technicians find the class and extensive hands-on skills training beneficial
Course Length: 3 days: 1.5 days of classroom learning and 1.5 days of hands-on skills training
Certification: UTC Fiber Optic Professional (FOP) Level 1 Technician - Light Brigade Digital Credentialing
Audience: New staff members in fiber optic-related manufacturing companies; Field staff who are new to fiber optics; Students preparing for an intensive fiber optic class – recommended as 'pre-class' preparation
Course Length: Up to 2 hours – varies with the knowledge base
Certification: Eligible for BICSI Continuing Education Credits

This e-learning course provides an overview of basic fiber optic theory, terminology, and key product characteristics. It was developed to introduce fiber optics for anyone involved in the industry or preparing to take further training. Designed with the novice in mind, Fiber Foundations introduces basic concepts for fiber optic communications, using easy-to-understand language and examples.

Fiber Foundations is self-paced and will take approximately two hours to complete. The easy-to-understand descriptions include helpful examples and animations to reinforce learning. Trainees will come away with a basic understanding of multimode and single-mode fiber, be familiar with the terminology used for describing fiber, loss, bandwidth, wavelengths, connectors, cables, and other foundational concepts. The course also includes review questions to assure the concepts have been understood.