CNCI® Fiber Optic Cabling

Demonstrate the highest levels of knowledge, skills and competency in network cable infrastructure. Undertake fiber optic cabling installation, termination and testing to the highest quality while complying to industry best practice and standards to ensure a right first-time approach.

Program Overview

The Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI) has become the industry preferred certification for fiber optic cable installation and is specified as a requirement on many job profiles and installation project contracts. In addition, manufacturers, major installation companies, associations and consultants endorse the certification knowing that it provides the right level of technical knowledge, competence and confidence to the industry. In recognition of the CNCI certification, many manufacturers also award accreditations towards their product warranties.

This comprehensive five-day program offers the perfect mix of technical knowledge and practical activities for fiber optic cable installation. Official CNCI fiber Optic Cabling certification proves that an individual is certified to undertake network cable infrastructure projects to the highest caliber whilst working to the current national and international industry standards and industry best practice. During the program learners will be provided a valuable opportunity to access the latest industry standards.

Having successfully completed this program, it is recommended that you attend the CNCI Copper Cabling program to secure the full CNCI certification. Following this, and with the appropriate level of experience, it is highly recommended that you continue your professional development by advancing your knowledge and skills to gain further official certifications and qualifications by progressing through The Global Digital Infrastructure Education Framework which maps education programs to career advancement throughout the network infrastructure and data center sectors.

The CNCI fiber Optic Cabling program is classroom-based and led by one of CNet’s expert Instructors.

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CNCI Fiber Optic Cabling Program Details

Program Content

The CNCI Optical Fiber Cabling program consists of 195 pages of rich technical content of learning and reference material.

CNCI Fiber Cabling

Safely Working with Fibre/General Safety

  • LED, VCSEL, laser safety
  • Fiber preparation hazards, disposal of sharps
  • Hazardous substances
  • OSP safety, pits, gas detection
  • General safety

Network Overview

  • History of fibre
  • Advantages
  • What is a network?
  • Benefits of a network
  • Topologies
  • Why a network?

Hardware

  • Cable construction
  • LED, VCSEL, laser sources
  • Switches, routers, media converters

Theory of Light Transmission

  • Optical windows
  • Electromagnetic spectrum
  • Transmission
  • Media choice

Cable

  • Construction
  • Choice of cable
  • Installation practices
  • Patch cords

Enclosures

  • ODF
  • 19" Splice tray
  • Slack fiber management, protection, patch field

Standards

  • Standards bodies - BSI, ISO, CENELEC, TIA/EIA
  • Classifications
  • Application distances

Connectors

  • Connector types
  • Functionality
  • Density (SFF)

Outside Plant (OSP)

  • Fiber backbone to the LAN
  • Hardware
  • Media choice

Fiber Splicing

  • Safety
  • Fusion splicer set up and operation
  • Singlemode programs
  • Multimode programs
  • Splicing in patch panels

Fiber Termination

  • Safety
  • Pigtail manufacture
  • Techniques, cold cure, mechanical splice, fusion splice
  • End-face inspection techniques

Fluke CCTT (Fiber)

  • Tier 1 fibre certification (CertiFibre® Pro)
  • Tier 2 fibre certification (OptiFibre® Pro)
  • Encircled Flux (EF)
  • End-face inspection
  • Set a reference
  • OTDR event types
  • OptiFibre® Pro link testing
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Further Learning