{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-91f4ce5f-d13b-4644-bc1c-9d77af8b1de7","@type":"ceterms:Certification","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-91f4ce5f-d13b-4644-bc1c-9d77af8b1de7","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Fiber To The Home/Premises/Curb/Node, etc. (CFOS/H) (Application-based)"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-ab0c002b-54f5-405f-8625-9a83c47fc5b6"],"ceterms:renewal":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Fiber To The Home/Premises/Curb/Node, etc. (CFOS/H)"},"ceterms:assertedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-ab0c002b-54f5-405f-8625-9a83c47fc5b6"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Advanced certifications are renewed at time of FOA membership renewal. Certification renewal is for three years."}}],"ceterms:requires":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Fiber To The Home/Premises/Curb/Node, etc. (CFOS/H)"},"ceterms:assertedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-ab0c002b-54f5-405f-8625-9a83c47fc5b6"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"CFOT, CPCT 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.\n\nAll applicants must pass the Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Fiber To The Home (CFOS/H) Certification Exam to earn credential."},"ceterms:targetAssessment":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-b8fe1d16-ad86-4c98-a860-d33554e8b87b"],"ceterms:targetCredential":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-53f1ab9d-65b1-43d4-873d-e443a6d1d383","https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-b3c225e8-cfd0-4718-b629-86a39a950f31"],"ceterms:audienceLevelType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/AudienceLevel","ceterms:targetNode":"audLevel:AdvancedLevel","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Audience Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Advanced Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Intended for those with significant experience or expertise where developmental expectations are staged for assessing knowledge, skills, or competencies beyond the novice and intermediate levels."}}]}],"ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-ab0c002b-54f5-405f-8625-9a83c47fc5b6"],"ceterms:renewedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-ab0c002b-54f5-405f-8625-9a83c47fc5b6"],"ceterms:revokedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-ab0c002b-54f5-405f-8625-9a83c47fc5b6"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:recommends":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Fiber To The Home/Premises/Curb/Node, etc. (CFOS/H)"},"ceterms:assertedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-ab0c002b-54f5-405f-8625-9a83c47fc5b6"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"For preparation for the CFOS/H course, you should take the Fiber U, \"FTTx\" self-study course or read the appendix on FTTx in the FOA OSP textbook \"FOA Reference Guide To Outside Plant Fiber Optics\" Appendix B."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://fiberu.org/FTTX/index.html","ceterms:audienceLevelType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/AudienceLevel","ceterms:targetNode":"audLevel:AdvancedLevel","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Audience Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Advanced Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Intended for those with significant experience or expertise where developmental expectations are staged for assessing knowledge, skills, or competencies beyond the novice and intermediate levels."}}]}],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"This is an application specialist certification covering FTTx networks, cabling design and installation, which includes PON networks  (formerly FOA CFxT) It is intended for anyone interested in the application of FTTH networks."},"ceterms:alternateName":{"en-US":["CFOS/H, FTTX"]},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"http://www.thefoa.org/adv-cert.htm#FTTx","ceterms:processStandards":"http://www.thefoa.org/KSAs.html#CFOS/H","ceterms:renewalFrequency":"P3Y","ceterms:audienceLevelType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/AudienceLevel","ceterms:targetNode":"audLevel:AdvancedLevel","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Audience Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Advanced Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Intended for those with significant experience or expertise where developmental expectations are staged for assessing knowledge, skills, or competencies beyond the novice and intermediate levels."}}],"ceterms:availabilityListing":["http://www.thefoa.org/foa_aprv.htm"],"ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}},"ceterms:usesVerificationService":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-75a7d270-784d-4dff-9070-6bc8034e14ca"],"ceterms:processStandardsDescription":{"en-US":"KSAs For FOA CFOS/H (FTTx) Certification\n\nFOA has worked with many FTTx service providers and contractors to train and certify installation techs. While the FOA has an FTTx curriculum and certification based on the optical network, there is another category of FTTx tech who is responsible for customer premises installation. To cover that job function, we have added a second set of KSAs that covers the FTTx Customer Premises (CP) Tech to help trainers understand the needs of CP techs.\n\n\nPart 1. KSAs For FOA FTTx Tech Certification\n\nFOA CFOS/H certification KSAs applies to techs interested in understanding the entire topic of FTTx, including FTTH architectures, components, protocols, etc.) It is assumed these techs are going to be designers, installers or managers of these projects. They may be involved in installing distribution and drop cables, OLTs and ONTs, FDHs, etc. so they need a thorough knowledge of PONs and associated hardware. Most of these workers, but especially the installers, should have a CFOT.\n\nKnowledge:\nThis assumes the tech has the basic knowledge of a CFOT or equivalent.\n\n• What is FTTx? Why is it an issue now?\n• The types of FTTx (FTTC (curb, also sometimes FTTN for node), FTTH (home), FTTP (premises), etc.\n• Advantages/disadvantages of each type of FTTx\n• Different types of FTTH architectures (active/P2P, PON)\n•  Advantages/disadvantages of different types of FTTH architectures\n• Differences between PONs and traditional fiber networks\n• Standardized PON network types (BPON, GPON, EPON, RFOG)\n• Future developments in PONs\n• PON network cabling architectures\n• Cabling for single family and MDU (multi-dwelling) installations\n• PON cabling options (traditional fiber, prefab components, special components developed for PONs)\n• Testing PONs (OLTS and OTDR)\n\nSkills:\nThose taking this course may be working in several areas - design, installation, service, even management. The skills for installation are similar to the CFOT but those with other job functions may need specialized skills appropriate to their total job responsibility.\n\nInstallation:\nCFOT skills (cables, splicing, termination - generally prepolished/splice-on connectors, testing - PONs)\nFor prefab systems, special handling, installation, cleaning, testing\n\nAbilities - Installation:\nCFOT abilities:\n• Good eyesight with color rendition\n• Good hand-eye coordination\n• Manual dexterity\n• Use of hand and power tools\n• Analytical skills\n• Follow directions\n• Patience\n• Work in adverse conditions\n\n \nPart 2. KSAs For FTTH Customer Premises Techs\n\nThere is another class of FTTH installers/techs that are mainly involved with the drops to the house, connecting the ONT to the PON network and then connecting customer devices (phone, Internet routers, and TVs.) These techs require a different set of KSAs that may exclude the technical detail on fiber included in the traditional FTTx tech but include installing the ONT, checking service connections, then connecting and sometimes providing service and training to the customer. Due to the limited fiber optics skills needed but the added installation skills used for UTP and coax copper cables and WiFi, an FOA CPCT certification would be good preparation.\n\n Knowledge:\n• Basic knowledge of fiber optics (fiber, cable, links, installation, test)\n• Basics of GPON systems (architecture, ONTs, OLTs, splitters)\n• How ONTs work (connecting to the PON network, outputs for voice/data/video)\n• Building and electrical codes relating to installation of premises cabling.\n• Cabling for single family and MDU (multi-dwelling) installations (types of cable/connectors (fiber/UTP/coax), methods for installing cable indoors (depending on cable types, components chosen by the provider, may include penetrating walls, pulling cables in walls, sticking cables to molding, etc.)\n• Termination processes used by provider (if not using prefab assemblies)\n• Providing power to ONT including setting up backup power if used.\n• Connecting and testing operation of ONTs.\n• Connecting POTS phones with UTP cable (may include installing and terminating cable)\n• Connecting computers to Internet (wired or wireless) and doing setup for PCs, MACs, Chromebooks, etc. (may involve installing Cat 5e/6 UTP cable to computer, setting up wireless access points, installing MOCA system on coax, routers, and switches)\n• Connecting TVs to ONT and setting up control boxes (may involve running coax cable including termination, connecting control boxes and TVs, programming TVs and remotes)\n• How to deal with customers (how to dress, act, be courteous, answer questions, etc.)\n• How to negotiate with customer on installation methods so they are not upset with the modifications to their residence made in the installation.\n• How to clean up after installation to ensure the customer will be happy.\n\n Skills:\n• Cable and equipment installation (fiber installation using components chosen for the project (may include prefab cable assemblies, special drop cables, quick connectors, etc.), ONTs, UTP and Coax cable, power connections)\n• Computer, phone and TV setup and troubleshooting\n• Use of appropriate tools including woodworking tools for installing in customer premises\n• Installation, programming, and troubleshooting of phones, computers, and networks (wired and wireless) and TVs\n• Dealing with people, explaining what you are doing, answering questions and showing them how to use the new equipment\n\nAbilities:\n• CFOT Abilities\n• Patience in dealing with people\n• Enjoyment of dealing with people"}}