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A CFOT, CPCT  or equivalent basic knowledge of fiber optics and communications networks is helpful in taking this course but not required. \n\nFor preparation for the CFOS/D course, you should take the Fiber U, \"Fiber Optic Network Design\" self-study course or the FOA Textbook."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://fiberu.org/Design/index.html"}],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"CFOS/D - Certified Fiber Optic Specialist, Design - is the FOA certification for designers of fiber optic communications systems. This is a specialist application certification is intended for technicians involved in the planning, design, and management of installation of fiber networks. The KSAs for CFOS/D cover fiber optic network design from concept to completion.\n\nThis is a specialist application certification covering fiber optic network design intended for network owners, IT personnel, facilities managers, network designers, estimators or technicians involved in the design or installation of fiber networks. This course is especially recommended for network owners and planners who may not be familiar with the process of fiber optic network design as it can make their jobs easier and their projects better."},"ceterms:alternateName":{"en-US":["CFOS/D"]},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"http://www.thefoa.org/adv-cert.htm#design","ceterms:processStandards":"http://www.thefoa.org/KSAs.html#CFOS/D","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 CFOS/D Fiber Optic Network Design Specialist:\n \nA fiber optic network designer is responsible for the proper design of the fiber optic cable plant and often the communications systems that operate over it. The designer will be involved in the project from the beginning, working with the organization to establish communications needs and design a physical network capable of delivering those needs. To do so, they will work with managers of the organization, contractors/installers, component suppliers, etc. to gather all the information needed to design and cost the network. The designer may also be involved in planning the installation and following through to ensure the network is installed properly and on schedule.\n\n Knowledge:\n• Fiber Optic Network Design - General\n     - Evaluating communications system requirements\n     - Basic knowledge of Codes, standards, and regulations\n     - Permits, easements, access to rights-of-way\n     - Designing the proper cable plant\n     - Choosing components\n     - Loss budgets\n     - Documentation\n• Planning The Project - The Processes\n     - Communications\n     - Cable plant options (OSP. Premises)\n     - Paperwork (SOW, RFP, RFQ, Contract)\n     - Choosing components, estimating costs\n     - Documentation\n     - Operation of the network\n     - Troubleshooting and restoration\n• Fiber Optic Jargon\n     - Fiber optic terms\n     - Metric System\n• Fiber Optic Communications Systems\n     - How communications systems use light to transfer information\n     - Components and their functions in a datalink\n• Fiber Optic Components\n     - Optical Fiber\n          - Types of optical fiber (SM, MM)\n          - Basic specifications that affect transmission\n          - Choosing the appropriate fiber for the system\n     - Fiber Optic Cable\n          - Types of cables and their applications (OSP, premises)\n          - Relevant specifications for applications\n          - Choosing the proper cable for application\n     - Termination and Splicing\n          - Where one uses splicing or termination\n          - Relevant performance\n          - Splicing processes\n          - Termination\n          - Hardware\n• Testing\n     - Testing required before and during installation, troubleshooting\n     - Microscope inspection, cleaning\n     - Visual tracing and fault location\n     - Insertion loss testing\n     - OTDR testing\n     - Fiber characterization (Long haul SM testing for CD and PMD)\n     - Power and loss budgets\n     - Documentation of test results\n• Fiber Optic Installation\n     - Types of construction for underground, aerial and premises networks\n     - Evaluating construction based on cable plant design\n     - Planning for the installation process\n     - Safety: Eye Safety, Tool safety, Chemical safety. Disposal of materials\n     - Performing the installation\n     - Evaluating the quality of the installation, testing\n     - Documenting the cable plant\n\n Skills:\n• People/organizational skills\n• Communications, written and verbal\n• Computer skills\n• Analytical skills\n\n Abilities:\n• Reading and math at approximately a 10th grade level\n• Analytical skills\n• Follow directions\n• Patience"}}