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FOA - Certified Premises Cabling Technician
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Certified Premises Cabling Technician (CFOT) course is a balanced mix of hands on instruction
and theory to provide the knowledge required for today’s Cat 6a and fibre optic in-building installation
environments. The certification is internationally recognized and is intended to provide a baseline
knowledge for anyone working within, or with aspirations to work in the Telecommunications premises
installation industry.
To gain the Certified Premises Cabling Technician qualification, you are required to complete eight
course modules, be competent in hands on exercises and pass the final written exam.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
FOA CPCT certification includes copper and fibre cabling and wireless systems. CPCT certification is
based on KSAs (knowledge, skills and abilities) that require a knowledge of cabling and wireless
technology and standards along with demonstrated skills in the installation of copper and fibre cabling
system to support networks. Most CPCTs will work as contractors and installers, although the
certification provides excellent training for IT or security personnel responsible for the operation of
networks. CPCT courses will generally be 50% hands-on labs developing the skills necessary for
working with premises cabling systems.
DURATION
4 days
CLASS SIZE
Maximum 8 attendees
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES MATRIX
Knowledge
Cabling Systems
Copper Cabling
Fiber Optic
Cabling
Wireless
Overview
What are cabling
systems
Where are they
used
Types of copper
cabling systems
Where they are
used
Legacy systems
Where is fiber
used and why
What
applications
does it support
Why use
wireless
How does it fit
into a structured
cabling system
Jargon
Cabling systems
jargon and
standards
Copper cabling
systems jargon
and standards
Fiber optic
cabling systems
jargon and
standards
Wireless
systems jargon
and standards
Communications
Systems
What types of
communications
systems use
structured
cabling
How do
communications
systems use
copper cabling
Power over
Ethernet
How do
communications
systems use
fiber optic
cabling
How do
communications
systems use
wireless
Cabling
Generic use of
cabling
Types of copper
cabling used in
premises cabling
systems
Types of fiber
optic cabling
used in premises
cabling systems
Types of cabling
used by wireless
in premises
cabling systems
Where
connectors and
punch-downs
are used
Relevant
performance
specifications
Hardware
needed (e.g.
patch panels,
patchcords, etc.)
Where
connectors and
splices are used
Types of
connectors and
splices and
applications
Relevant
performance
specifications
Hardware
needed (e.g.
patch panels,
patchcords, etc.)
Relevant cabling
to connect
wireless access
points
Test
requirements for
UTP cable
certification or
verification
Troubleshooting
Microscope
inspection
Visual tracing
and fault location
Optical Power
Insertion loss
testing
OTDR testing
Troubleshooting
Termination and
Splicing
Testing
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Knowledge
(cont)
Cabling Systems
Installation
Evaluating
needs based on
cable plant
design
Planning for the
installation
Safety
Eye Safety
Tool safety
Chemical safety
Disposal of
materials
Basic knowledge
of Codes,
standards, and
Regulations
Performing the
installation
(including
grounding and
bonding,
firestopping,
etc.)
Copper Cabling
Fiber Optic
Cabling
Wireless
As specific for
copper cabling
As specific for
fiber optic
cabling
As specific for
cabling for
wireless
and wireless
access points
Copper Cable
Pulling cable
Preparing cable
for termination
Preparing cable
for punchdowns
Color codes
Maintaining
performance at
punchdowns
Preparing cables
for termination
Installing
connectors
Maintaining
performance at
connectors
Skills
Testing
Certification
testing
Verification
Testing
TDR testing
Abilities
Fiber Optic
Cable
Pulling cable
Preparing cable
for splicing
Spicing
Mechanical
splicing
Fusion splicing
Identifying
connectors
Preparing cables
for termination
Installing
connectors
Inspecting
connectors
Wireless AP
Cabling
(Fiber or copper
as appropriate)
Testing
Microscope
inspection
Visual tracing
and fault location
Optical Power
Insertion loss
testing
OTDR testing
Good eyesight
with color
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rendition
Good hand-eye
coordination
Be able to use
hand and power
tools
Analytical skills
Follow directions
Patience
Work in adverse
conditions
CFOT Exam completed at the end of Module 8
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Delivered in association with FTTX Services (NZ)
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