Delivery: Online | Est. Length: 8 Seat Hours | Price: $640.00 | Type: Fiber-only
Course Overview
The NCTI Fiber-Optic Construction I: Outside Plant Design course is the foundational step for professionals tasked with engineering the physical layer of the internet. Before a single cable is laid, the network must be meticulously planned to ensure performance and compliance.
This course immerses students in the science of Outside Plant (OSP) Design. You will learn to interpret complex Route Maps and Symbology, calculate Link Loss Budgets to guarantee signal integrity, and navigate the regulatory maze of Joint-Use Pole Agreements. From planning Passive Optical Network (PON) architectures to specifying aerial lashing or underground air-blowing techniques, this course equips you to build networks that last.
Who Should Enroll:
- OSP Engineers and Planners
- Network Designers
- Project Managers for Fiber Builds
- Construction Foremen
What You Will Learn
Upon completion, students will be able to produce accurate network designs, perform essential loss calculations, and ensure compliance with federal and local pole attachment regulations.
Core Competencies:
- PON Design: Apply key principles for Passive Optical Network architecture, including resource optimization, splice closure placement, and slack loop management.
- Map Reading: Interpret aerial and underground design maps, identifying standard symbols for fiber components, splice points, and structural elements.
- Engineering Math: Perform Link Loss Budgeting and acceptance testing calculations to validate design accuracy before construction begins.
- Aerial Specifications: Determine clearance and loading requirements for aerial fiber, including lashing techniques and pole attachment standards.
- Underground Methods: Specify underground installation practices, including conduit preparation and High Air Speed Blowing techniques.
- Joint-Use Compliance: Interpret FCC guidelines and franchise agreements regarding pole owners vs. attachers, make-ready work, and cost management.
Certification and Benefits
Start Your Journey to Construction Mastery
This course is the first step in the Fiber-Optic Construction series, leading to advanced certification.
Additional Benefits:
- Industry Recognition: Receive the NCTI Certificate of Graduation.
- Regulatory Confidence: Navigate joint-use agreements and access requests without legal missteps.
- Next Step: Prepares students directly for Fiber-Optic Construction II: Outside Plant Installation.
Course Outline
Module 1: Fiber-Optic Outside Plant Design
- Network design guidelines and route planning.
- Optimization of splice closures and slack loops.
Module 2: OSP Symbology and Mapping
- Reading plant design maps.
- Interpreting optical transmission symbols and infrastructure icons.
Module 3: Infrastructure & Installation Methods
- Aerial: Lashing, clearances, and attachment methods.
- Underground: Conduit design and air-assisted cable blowing.
Module 4: Joint-Use Pole Attachment Requirements
- Regulatory frameworks (FCC) and safety standards.
- Pole Owner vs. Attacher responsibilities.
- Make-ready work and compliance management.