August 11, 2005 Tukwila, WA -- The Light Brigade, a provider of fiber-optic training courses and materials, has announced its "FTTH/PON for Installers" course. The company says the course specifically addresses the needs of installers working on FTTH and passive optical network installations using the ITU-T G.983 standard.
According to the company, the course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for installers and technicians for FTTH installations, including: proper installation of optical cables; splicing for trunk, distribution, and drop cables; testing, documentation, and troubleshooting requirements including OTDR, reflection, and optical loss testing.
The course consists of both classroom and hands-on practices, with the majority of time dedicated to hands-on practices, products, and disciplines required, according to the company.