Delivery: Online
Estimated Length: 6 seat hours
Price: $525
Course Type: Fiber-only
Prepare to tackle the challenges of fiber-optic network restoration with the NCTI® Fiber-Optic Maintenance III: Restoration course. As the backbone of modern communication, fiber-optic networks require swift and precise restoration to minimize downtime and maintain service reliability. This course equips you with the skills to effectively restore disrupted networks, ensuring seamless communication for emergency services, businesses, and global commerce.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand common causes of network outages and develop effective response plans.
- Master safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to electrical hazard guidelines.
- Coordinate restoration efforts, aligning personnel, equipment, and communication to avoid delays.
- Implement preventive strategies through fiber plant inspections, routine maintenance, and performance monitoring to enhance long-term network reliability.
Who Should Enroll:
Ideal for professionals involved in the operation, maintenance, and support of fiber-optic networks, as well as new hires in fiber-related roles or experienced telecom workers transitioning to fiber-specific responsibilities. This course provides foundational knowledge and practical strategies for entry-level and mid-career professionals seeking to expand their skill set in fiber-optic restoration and 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
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
Equip yourself with the expertise to ensure network reliability and performance. Enroll today and become a leader in fiber-optic restoration!