Certified Fiber Optic Specialist, Distributed Antenna Systems (FOA) (CFOS/DAS) - 2 Day Course
FOA DAS – Distributed Antenna Systems CFOS/DAS
CFOS/DAS - Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Cabling (Application-based) - This is an application specialist certification which covers how fiber optics and coax cable are used to connect antennas to electronics for DAS systems in buildings, large public facilities like sports stadiums, etc. where large crowds of users need multiple antennas for proper service as well as buildings, tunnels or other locations where cell phone signals are weak. It is intended for anyone interested in private cellular and WiFi wireless networks.
This course is sanctioned by the Fiber Optic Association (FOA), the largest professional society of fiber optics in the world. FOA courses offered by International Network Consultants are recognized by The US Department of Labor.
Exam Fee and Text Book Included in Tuition!
Learning Objectives
DAS cellular wireless antenna options
Combinations of cell and WiFi systems
DAS cabling architectures and component choice
Installation of fiber optics for the DAS (cables and hardware)
Testing the components and installed cable plant
Students must pass the certification tests with a grades of 70% or better and show their abilities to splice, dress, and test fiber optics at an advanced level.
Requirements
Prerequisites: CFOT, CPCT or or equivalent basic knowledge of fiber optics and communications networks. If attendees are not already familiar with or trained in optical fiber, a fiber review is available as part of the course.
Typical Field Experience For Direct DAS Specialist Certification
To qualify for the certification, two years field experience designing and installing DAS systems is required.
Training by manufacturers or vendors of cabling products will be recognized as part of the experience requirements. The applicant must provide data supporting their experience and a recommendation from a client or customer.
Course Description:
This 2-day, 16-hour program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with Distributed Antenna System. A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand, approach to Distributed Antenna System standards with little theory and considerable hands on activities. This comprehensive program explains the variety of Distributed Antenna System standards, equipment and technological approaches used in Distributed Antenna System and how to choose among them.
Course Objective:
Program prepares the student to take the Specialist in Distributed Antenna System Certification Exam given at the end of class.
Method of assessing whether the corse objective was met:
Along with chapter tests, class discussions, and substantial hands-on activities, the Specialist Fiber Optics Certification Test (both written and practical) is given and graded at the end of the class. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the program.
Contact (Instructional) Hours:
16 – Hours - Actual hours may vary depending on number of students.
Particular Physical Demand(s) on student:
Students must be able to see, manipulate, and hold small tools and test equipment. Students must be able to read and speak the English language. Students must have the ability to announce to anyone in the classroom that lasers are about to be turned on or are currently on and active. Further, student must be able to hear and react to the announcement from anyone in the classroom that lasers are about to be turned on or currently active. Finally, students considering this or any other fiber optics course must understand that, because of safety issues in dealing high-power lasers and microscopes, the ability to communicate these important announcements to co-workers and the ability to hear and react to these announcements from co-workers is required once in the field working in this industry.
