FIBER OPTIC TRAINING

FIBER OPTIC INSTALLER RECERTIFICATION: KSA-1208R

Recertification for our Fiber Optic Installer course. The course consist of lecture and practical training followed by exams for all modules listed within NAVSEA Drawing 8477552C.

TERMINATION & CABLE PULL: KSA-1209

This course is designed for individuals responsible for termination, testing and routing of fiber optic cables. Students will learn the proper methods of cable routing, termination of single and multi-terminus connectors, cleanliness and testing measures. Course includes 64 hours of classroom lecture and practical training, followed by a written exam.

TERMINATION TECH: KSA-1210

This course is designed for individuals whose responsibilities are limited to termination and testing of Fiber Optic cables. Students will learn the proper methods for terminating single and multi-terminus connectors, cleanliness and testing measures. Successful completion requires 40 hours of classroom and practical training, and a written exam.

CABLE INSTALLER: KSA-1211

This course is designed for individuals with responsibilities to install conventional fiber optic cables. Students will learn proper methods and procedures for installation and routing of conventional cable, as well as how to properly open and close bulkhead penetrations and testing measures in accordance with MIL-STD-2042. Successful completion requires 28 hours of classroom lecture and practical training, followed by a written exam.

CABLE INSTALLER & BOF: KSA-1212

This course is designed for individuals who install conventional fiber cables and blown optical fiber (BOF) tubes. Students will learn proper methods and procedures for installation of conventional and BOF tubes. Proper airtight testing and ball bearing (BB) path testing of the BOF tubes is also included. Students will learn BOF tube handling, forming, routing and shaping, and penetration requirements. Students will learn 8mm to 5mm BOF tube transitioning and a visual understanding of BOF furcation. Hands on testing efforts will include BB test, pressurization, and cable seal verification.

Curriculum also includes Tube end sealing and all approved methods for BOF tube jacket repair and cable splicing. Successful completion requires 40 hours of classroom lecture and practical training, followed by a written exam. Note: This course DOES NOT provide certification and licensing required to blow strand fiber in a fiber optic circuit.

SUPERVISOR & QUALITY ASSURANCE (Classroom Lecture Only): KSA-1213

This course is an 8-module overview for individuals in the role of supervisor and Quality Assurance. This course fulfills the requirements and needs in accordance with MIL-STD-2042, NSI 009-123 and MIL-STD-1678. Successful completion requires 32 hours of classroom lecture and practical training, followed by a written exam. This course DOES NOT certify individuals to perform any routing, termination, or testing of fiber optic components as this course only covers the classroom lecture requirements.

FIBER OPTIC PULLER: KSA-1214

This course is designed for individuals who will only pull fiber optic cable throughout the ship. Note, this course does NOT certify individuals to rout the cable through FOICB’s and TRB’s.