{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-ddf1c24d-5062-4faf-9e33-eac35ec2a6ab","@type":"ceterms:Certification","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-ddf1c24d-5062-4faf-9e33-eac35ec2a6ab","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT®) (Primary)"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-ab0c002b-54f5-405f-8625-9a83c47fc5b6"],"ceterms:renewal":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)"},"ceterms:assertedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-ab0c002b-54f5-405f-8625-9a83c47fc5b6"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Certification renewal is every 3 years. Online Renewal is available for those with current FOA certifications (CFOTs, CPCTs and CFOSs) or those whose certifications have expired within the last 12 months. 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CFOTs have appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities in fiber optics that can be applied to almost any job - design, installation, operation - for almost any application - outside plant, premises, manufacturing, etc.   \n\nFOA CFOT certification is based on an extensive knowledge of fiber optics technology and application as well as demonstrated skills in appropriate tasks. Most CFOTs work in the industry as contractors or installers. Consultants, network designers, estimators, and trainers would also be expected to have such credentials. Many CFOTs are involved with the manufacture of fiber optic components such as cables, patchcords, active devices, and communications systems.\n\nHowever, the CFOT certification has been structured as a general technology certification, not aligned to any specific job function. It is used by all installers, both outside plant and premises installers, two very different applications, plus component manufacturing technicians, network managers, network designers, etc. A well-prepared fiber optic technician will have a CFOT plus appropriate specialist certifications (CFOS) for the skills needed for the job (spicing, connectors, testing, design, etc.) and applications (FTTH, OLAN, etc.)\n\nThe FOA also offers certification in premises cabling (CPCT,) which also includes copper wiring and wireless.\n\nThe FOA CFOT certification requires a test of the applicant's knowledge of fiber optics in a broad-based exam that covers technology, components, installation, and testing and also requires verified skills and/or experience in fiber optics."},"ceterms:alternateName":{"en-US":["CFOT®"]},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"http://www.thefoa.org/cfot.htm","ceterms:copyrightHolder":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-ab0c002b-54f5-405f-8625-9a83c47fc5b6"],"ceterms:processStandards":"http://www.thefoa.org/KSAs.html#CFOT","ceterms:renewalFrequency":"P3Y","ceterms:audienceLevelType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/AudienceLevel","ceterms:targetNode":"audLevel:BeginnerLevel","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Audience Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Beginner Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Intended for novices or those with limited experience."}}],"ceterms:estimatedDuration":[{"@type":"ceterms:DurationProfile","ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Combined classroom and hands-on lab time is 24 hours over 3 to 5 days. \nFinal certification exam: Estimated time: 1-1/2 hours, approximately 100 exam questions, Pass or fail- minimum 70% score."},"ceterms:exactDuration":"PT24H"}],"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:learningDeliveryType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/Delivery","ceterms:targetNode":"deliveryType:InPerson","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Delivery Type"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"In-Person Only"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Delivery is only face-to-face."}}],"ceterms:usesVerificationService":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-75a7d270-784d-4dff-9070-6bc8034e14ca"],"ceterms:processStandardsDescription":{"en-US":"KSAs for CFOT - Certified Fiber Optic Technician - Basic Fiber Optic Certification\n\nCFOT® - Certified Fiber Optic Technician - is the primary FOA certification for all fiber optic technicians, regardless of the applications in which they work. CFOTs have basic knowledge, skills, and abilities in fiber optics that can be applied to almost any job type and for almost any application involving fiber optics.\n\n FOA CFOT certification is based on an extensive knowledge of fiber optics technology, components, processes, and applications as well as demonstrated skills in appropriate tasks. The CFOT certification has been structured as a general technology certification, not aligned to any specific job function. It is used by all installers, both outside plant and premises installers, two very different applications, plus component manufacturing technicians, network managers, network designers, etc. A well-prepared fiber optic technician will have a CFOT plus appropriate specialist certifications (CFOS) for the skills needed for the job (OSP, spicing, connectors, testing, design, etc.) and applications (FTTH, OLAN, Wireless, etc.)\n\n Knowledge:\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          - OSP Systems: Internet, Telco, CATV, Utility, Municipal\n          - Components and their functions in a datalink\n                    - Sources: LED, Laser (FP, DFB, VCSEL)\n                    - Detectors (photodiode, APD; Si, Ge, InGaAs)\n          - What determines how well a datalink transmits data\n• Optical Fiber\n          - Types of optical fiber\n                     - SI MM , GI MM, SM\n          - Basic specifications that affect transmission\n                     - Attenuation, dispersion\n          - Choosing the appropriate fiber for the system\n• Fiber Optic Cable\n          - Types of cables and their applications\n                    - Tight buffer (simplex, zipcord, distribution, breakout)\n                    - Loose tube (loose tube, ribbon)\n                    - Specialty (OPGW, underwater, air blown, flat sawn-groove)\n           - Relevant specifications for applications\n                      - Water blocking, pulling strength, armoring, etc.\n           - Choosing the proper cable for application\n• Termination and Splicing\n           - Uses\n           - Relevant performance\n                     - Loss, reflectance, strength\n           - Splicing processes\n                      - Mechanical\n                      - Fusion\n                      - Mass (ribbon) fusion\n           - Hardware\n           - Termination\n           - Connector types\n                      - ST, SC, LC, MTP, etc.\n            - Termination processes\n                      - Adhesive (epoxy, anaerobic, HotMelt)\n                      - Prepolished splice\n                      - Prefab systems\n          - Hardware\n• Testing\n          - Microscope inspection\n          - Visual tracing and fault location\n          - Insertion loss testing\n          - OTDR testing\n          - Long haul SM testing for  CD and PMD\n• Fiber Optic Network Design\n          - Evaluating communications system requirements\n          - Designing the proper cable plant\n          - Layout\n          - Choosing components\n          - Loss budgets\n          - Documentation\n• Fiber Optic Installation\n          -Evaluating needs based on cable plant design\n          - Planning for the installation\n                    -Safety\n                    - Eye Safety\n                    - Tool safety\n                    - Chemical safety\n                    - Disposal of materials\n          - Basic knowledge of Codes, standards, and Regulations         \n          - Performing the installation\n          - Documenting the cable plant\n\nSkills:\n• Fiber Optic Cable\n          - Attaching pulling eye and rope to a cable\n          - Pulling cable\n          - Preparing cable for splicing or termination\n• Splicing\n          -Preparing cable for splicing\n          - Mechanical splicing\n          - Fusion splicing\n• Termination\n          - Identifying connectors\n          - Preparing cables for termination\n          - Installing connectors\n          - Inspecting connectors\n• Testing\n          - Microscope inspection\n          - Visual tracing and fault location\n          - Insertion loss testing\n          - OTDR testing\n\nAbilities:\n• Reading and math at approximately a 10th grade level\n• Good eyesight with color rendition\n• Good hand-eye coordination\n• Be able to use hand and power tools\n• Analytical skills\n• Follow directions\n• Patience\n• Work in adverse conditions"}}