Cabling & Fibre Optics
Fibre Optic Fusion Splicing
Hands-on training in the core skill of fibre work.
3 daysIntermediate6 modules
About this course
Hands-on training in the core skill of fibre work. You will prepare cables, strip, clean and cleave fibres, run a fusion splicer, protect and organise splices in trays and closures, and fit mechanical splices and field connectors, practising until your splices are consistently low-loss.
What you'll learn
- Prepare loose-tube and tight-buffered cables for splicing.
- Strip, clean and cleave fibres to a high standard.
- Operate and look after a fusion splicer.
- Protect and manage splices in trays, closures and patch panels.
- Install mechanical splices and field-installable connectors.
Curriculum
6 modules
- Opening cables safely
- Handling loose tubes and buffers
- Tray and closure preparation
- Tools and technique
- Cleave quality
- Common mistakes
- How a fusion splicer works
- Splice programmes and settings
- Estimated loss and re-splicing
- Splicer care
- Heat-shrink protection
- Splice trays and closures
- Patch panels and pigtails
- When to use them
- Fitting and checking
- Build and splice a complete link
- Trainer review and feedback
Who it's for
Fibre technicians, installers and network staff who build or repair fibre links.
Before you start
- Fibre Optic Fundamentals or equivalent experience
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