Delivery: Online
Estimated Length: 6 seat hours
Price: $525
Fiber-only course
Fiber-optic networks form the backbone of modern communication, powering everything from emergency services to global commerce. When a disruption occurs, the pressure to restore service quickly and correctly is immediate, and the consequences of failure can be far-reaching. The NCTI® Fiber-Optic Maintenance III: Restoration course prepares individuals to meet that challenge head-on.
Restoration work is more than fixing a break; it’s about navigating high-risk environments, where the hazards are real and the margin for error is small. Students will learn how to recognize common causes of network outages and develop effective response plans. Since restoring service once a disruption occurs means handling fragile strands and potential laser and energized system exposure, this course emphasizes the importance of safety, such as using proper personal equipment (PPE) and adhering to electrical hazard protocols. Effective restoration demands careful coordination, personnel, equipment, and communication must align to avoid delays and confusion when every minute counts. Beyond restoration, students will learn about prevention by exploring best practices for fiber plant inspections, routine maintenance procedures, and performance monitoring techniques. These preventive strategies help identify potential issues before they lead to service interruptions, contributing to greater long-term network reliability.
Delivery Options:
The course is delivered online. Lesson and final exams are taken online.
Completion Time:
The estimated completion time for this course is 6 hours. The maximum allotted time is four months from enrollment.
Prerequesite Courses
Fiber-Optic Maintenance II: Outside Plant Activation
Next Course Recommendation:
None
Course Benefits
- receive an industry-recognized NCTI certificate of graduation
Ideal For:
Professionals involved in the operation, maintenance, and support of fiber-optic networks and new hires in fiber-related roles or experienced telecom workers transitioning to fiber-specific responsibilities. The course provides foundational knowledge and practical strategies, making it suitable for entry-level and mid-career professionals seeking to expand their skill set in fiber-optic restoration and reliability.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the sources of fiber-optic failures, the restoration plan and use, and the preparation for network restoration.
- Explain fiber-optic failure rates and how to obtain them.
- List and describe the sources of equipment room and OSP failures.
- Describe the restoration posture and what it entails.
- Identify the equipment and materials used to troubleshoot fiber-optic networks and describe the testing issues that can impact fiber-optic installations.
- Explain the safety precautions required for fiber-optic outage restoration.
- Describe how to document a sequence of events for fiber interruptions and sequence time planning for fiber-optic outage restoration.
- Explain the assignment of responsibilities and the coordination of communication during fiber-optic restoration.
- Identify and describe the training required for fiber-optic outage restoration.
Course Outline:
Planning Fiber-Optic Restoration
Fiber restoration plan overview, optical failure origins, and effective fiber restorations
Restoring Fiber-Optic Network Services
Fiber-optic restoration safety, fiber-optic restoration logistics, and fiber-optic restoration documentation
Preventing Optical Failures
Fiber-optic plant inspection, preventive maintenance, and network performance monitoring