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Basic Testing Course

1 Day Basic Fibre Optic Testing Course
Short Courses Beginner Level Online Courses Health & Safety

£375exc. VAT (w. VAT: £450)

What is the Basic Testing Course?

The Basic Testing Course is a one-day Fibreplus course that covers all the knowledge engineers need to test fibre optics accurately and safely.

Who should attend and what are the requirements?

Our Basic Testing Course is suitable for engineers who already have knowledge of testing within the Telecommunication industry or anyone who would like to gain knowledge of fibre testing at a basic level. There are no requirements for this course, it is open to anyone who is interested in learning about fibre optic testing.

What does the course cover?

The Basic Testing Course covers: Health and safety, Cleaning, Visual Fault Locator Testing, Inspecting Connector End Faces, Insertion Loss Testing with Light Source and Power Metre, An Introduction to OTDR Testing, and OTDR Set Up.

How do you complete the course?

Students will need to attend our facility for 1 day to complete theory classes and hands-on practical workshops with our trainer.

For students who would like additional time to prepare, we can provide up to 4 weeks online access to the class presentations and demo videos via our portal.  

Practical details:

Our Telecommunications Training Centre is based in Melksham, Wiltshire.

Students will be required to come to our facility for one day to complete a practical workshop.

The workshop involves conducting a risk assessment, testing a 4 fibre system using a VFL, FIP and LS&PM, conducting a pass/fail and fault identification analysis, Conducting an OTDR on the system and analysing the total length, loss and identifying possible issues.

When you come to us, you will need to bring a form of ID with you. Other than this we provide you with everything you need.

Extended Support and Aftercare

At Fibreplus Telecommunications College we pride ourselves on our extended support once our students have completed their course. Our Support Team and Trainers are only a phone call away to answer any questions you have once you leave us.


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SN12 8DZ

FIBREPLUS TRAINING CENTRE

Coverage

ILM Testing OTDR Testing




    • Safety considerations when testing
    • The importance of cleaning end-faces
    • Cleaning methods: Wet/Dry/Hybrid
    • What is a VFL
    • Testing continuity and connector polarity
    • Visual faults in panels and enclosures
    • Microscopes and Inspection Probes
    • The importance of end-face inspection
    • End-face issues
    • What is insertion loss and the importance of its measurement
    • Setting a '0dB' reference
    • 1 lead and 2 lead methods of setting a reference
    • Calculating a Optical Loss Budget (OLB)
    • Pass/Fail & basic fault identification
    • What is an OTDR and how it tests fibre
    • Launch and receive leads
    • Reading a system "trace"
    • Reflective & Non-reflective events
    • Reading the events table
    • 2 point measurement
    • Examples of common detectable issues e.g. bad splices, macro bends etc.
    • IOR
    • Wavelength
    • Pulse width
    • Range
    • Conduct a risk assessment of the testing process
    • Test a 4 fibre system using a VFL, FIP and LS&PM
    • Conduct a pass/fail and fault identification analysis
    • OTDR a single-mode system and conduct a basic analysis including total length, loss and identify any possible issues
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Fibreplus Ltd

Caithness House, Western Way
Melksham, Wiltshire, England
SN12 8DZ

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 - 17:00

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01225 636041

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  • “I first used Fibreplus for training 2 years ago. The training was fantastic and well delivered. I have just purchased test equipment from them which and their expertise has been invaluable for ensuring that I have ordered the right thing first time. I would recommend Fibreplus for both training and equipment sales.
    Alastair. D, March 2020
  • Two courses completed down at Fibreplus in Melksham, both courses were fully loaded with valuable information but ran smoothly and with a good environment. Instructors know their stuff and they're all willing to pass on their knowledge. I purchases some equipment after the course too, this was well organised and I even had to call to pick their brains once, which they were more than happy to help. Keep up the good work!
    Michael. Q - AVRS Systems Ltd, July 2020
  • City & Guilds 3667-02 Online Course "As I am returning/upskilling all of the units materials were extremely useful in helping me to understand both the physics, fundamental knowledge, standards and overview of fibre optic installations, both internally and externally. The presentation of the course was well balanced and the format of the video and quizzes worked well.
    Mike. E, February 2021
  • I really enjoyed the course even allowing for the fact everyone was concentrating rather a lot on the exams at the end. Please pass on my thanks to Pete and the Team for their time and in particular the preparation for the exams. I particularly enjoyed the external enclosure practical and the OTDR demonstration. Although I regularly working with fibre optics I picked up several bits of knowledge that will be very helpful in the future.
    Brian Dugan, February 2022
  • City & Guilds 3667-02 Online Course "The video learning was a big help for me.
    Deen. H, February 2021
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