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Lesson Plan. Premises Cabling (Copper, Fiber and
Level: Technician
Wireless)
Lesson Plan: Premises Cabling (Copper, Fiber Optics and Wireless) Introduction and Overview Online Course
With Certificate of Completion
Intended For:
Those already working in or just getting started in premises cabling
Designers, contractors and installers of premises cabling
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Users of premises cabling and communications systems involved in designing and managing networks
May be used as preparation for the FOA CPCT Exam which covers the same basic material in this course
Level:
Novice wanting to know about premises cabling
Technician enhancing their knowledge, preparing for FOA CPCT exam
CPCT (review) enhancing and updating their knowledge
What You Will Learn In This Basic SelfStudy Program:
What is premises cabling?
How is it used in communications?
How does premises cabling depend on industry standards?
How are copper, fiber and wireless used in premises cabling?
Why wireless is not wireless?
How are copper and fiber optic cables installed and tested?
Get your certificate of completion for taking the "Fiber U Premises Cabling" online selfstudy program. See below.
This selfstudy course may be used as preparation for the CPCT Certification Exam
This selfstudy program is designed to offer basic training in premises cabling to anyone just starting in communications
wiring or fiber optics and improve the skill level of the individual with some experience. It is strictly a practical course, not
intended to try to teach the theory. Leave that for the university classes!
We emphasize the practical aspects of copper and fiber optic networks and cable plant design, installation, test, and
troubleshooting. We cover how wireless fits in the communications requirements of typical networks and how it is supported
by copper and fiber cabling. We teach the basics first, then provide exercises to develop installation skills.
One of the most important points of the program is to teach current day technology. Too many courses teach obsolete
theory and practice, out of obsolete textbooks. This course will be kept up to date and will teach differences between
applications (telco/CATV/LAN, etc.) so the student can intelligently work in today's environment.
Another point is we try to be general. We try to help the student understand the variety of the components and
technological approaches used and how to choose among them. Many courses are criticized because they are too specific
or prejudiced to one application, technology or manufacturer. We want the student to understand the variety of applications,
components and processes and learn where to go to find out more.
This program has been developed as a cooperative effort of many volunteers from the FOA. If you have comments or
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suggestions on how to improve it, please contact us at info@thefoa.org.
How This SelfStudy Program Works
This Fiber U selfstudy program will divide the basics of premises cabling into a number of smaller topics. Each topic will
have a brief introduction to the subject, telling you what you should learn from that lesson, and will then link you to YouTube
Videos, several pages on the FOA Online Reference Guide to Premises Cabling or Chapters or Sections in the FOA
Reference Guide to Premises Cabling printed book for you to study. Most of the pages will have online quizzes for you to test
your comprehension, as will each chapter in the textbook. For each section, you should take the quiz and check your
answers, returning to the study materials to find out why you missed any questions. When you finish all lessons, you will be
wellversed in the basics of fiber optics and ready for more!
Learning More and Developing Skills
If you are just getting started, you should consider attending an FOAApproved school where you will be trained in handson
labs to develop the skills needed to be successful in fiber optics.
Get a "Certificate of Completion" When You Complete The Course
After you complete the Fiber U Premises Cabling online selfstudy course, you can now take an online exam and, when you
pass the exam, get a "Certificate of Completion" for this course. You should complete all lessons including taking the quiz
("Test Your Comprehension") at the end of every lesson. When you think you are prepared, you can take an online exam for
a nominal fee ($20) which will give you a "Certificate of Completion" for this course.
Please note: receiving this Fiber U Certificate of Completion does not include FOA certification or membership but it does
become documentation of your knowledge of fiber optics and should be part of your portfolio of documented knowledge,
other training and work experience that can qualify you to apply for FOA direct CPCT certification through the FOA "Work to
Cert" program.
For more information on the FOA and its certification programs, go to the FOA page on certification.
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For information on the FOA "Work to Cert" direct certification program for those with industry experience, go here.
Reference Materials:
You can take this Fiber U Online course using any of these online or printed reference materials.
FOA YouTube Videos
FOA Online Reference Guide to Fiber Optics
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FOA Reference Guide to Premises Cabling textbook
You can begin with Uncle Ted's Guide To Communications Cabling, a basic introduction to cabling for novices. It's also
available as a free iBook on iTunes
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Let's get started!
Lesson Plan
Read the materials linked on each lesson plan and take the quiz.
Lesson 1: Introduction, Overview of Cabling, Standards, Cables
Lesson 2: Cabling Jargon The Language of Cabling, Terms and Definitions
Lesson 3: Communications Networks and Applications
Lesson 4: Copper Cabling
Lesson 5: Fiber Optic Cabling
Lesson 6: Wireless
Lesson 7: Designing Premises Cabling Systems
Lesson 8: Premises Cabling Installation
How to get your Fiber U Certificate of Completion
This information is provided by The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. as a benefit to those interested in teaching, designing,
manufacturing, selling, installing or using fiber optic communications systems or networks. It is intended to be used as an
overview and/or basic guidelines and in no way should be considered to be complete or comprehensive. These guidelines
are strictly the opinion of the FOA and the reader is expected to use them as a basis for learning, as a reference and for
creating their own documentation, project specifications, etc. Those working with fiber optics in the classroom, laboratory or
field should follow all safety rules carefully. The FOA assumes no liability for the use of any of this material.
Fiber U Homepage
(C)201115, The Fiber Optic Association, Inc.
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