Advanced Fibre Optics Fault Finding & Testing
The Advanced Fibre Optic Testing and Fault Finding course will enable you to become a qualified Fibre Network Testing Engineer. It is meticulously designed to equip delegates with a comprehensive set of skills to test fibre optic systems accurately and compare them to industry test standards. The course combines theoretical concepts with practical sessions, enabling participants to perform the tests with confidence and in accordance with industry standards.
About this course:
The Advanced Fibre Optic Testing and Fault Finding course will provide delegates with an in-depth understanding of testing fibre optic systems using a range of test equipment, from fundamental light sources and power meter readings to the advanced setup of an optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR).
Learning Objectives:
✔️ Light Source and Power Meter
✔️ Optical Loop Test Set (OLTS)
✔️ Correctly use live fibre identifiers to trace fibres
✔️ Fibre Inspection and how to test to IEC-61300-3-35
✔️ Correctly setting up an OTDR
✔️ Correctly setting the index of refraction (IOR)
✔️ Launch and tail leads
✔️ Optical Return Loss
✔️ Reflectance and connector loss
✔️ ITU fibre types and Optical Bands
✔️ In-depth trace analysis
✔️ Bi-directional testing using an OTDR
✔️ Fibre fault finding
✔️ Standards, including IEC 14763-3, IEC 61280-4-5
After completing this course, delegates will be confident in testing different types of networks in various deployments and will be awarded the Open Awards Level 3 in Advanced Testing and Fault Finding
Course modules:
✔️ Open Awards Level 3 Award in Advanced Fibre Optics Testing
Suitable for:
Must be familiar with fibre optic installation and splicing, and complete either the Fibre Optic Fast Track level 2, the Advanced Fibre Optic Engineering Level 3 course, or the FOA Certified Fibre Optic Technician Course, CFOT.
Certification Details
Not applicable
Entry Requirements
Must be familiar with fibre optic installation and splicing, and complete either the Fibre Optic Fast Track level 2, the Advanced Fibre Optic Engineering Level 3 course, or the FOA Certified Fibre Optic Technician Course, CFOT.
Career Progession:
This course is not just about theory; it’s about hands-on experience. It’s designed to take students to the next level when testing fibre systems, providing a solid foundation for testing and troubleshooting fibre optic networks.
Price:
Individual £1195.00 + VAT £POA (corporate teams) ✔ 5 days intensive hands-on training
✔ Advanced OTDR testing and fault diagnosis
✔ Real-world telecom network scenarios
✔ Industry-standard equipment
✔ Small group practical learning
Duration:
4 Days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of testing equipment will I learn to use?
During the course you will work with professional fibre optic testing tools commonly used in the field, such as Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), light sources, power meters, and fault-location tools used to diagnose and analyse fibre network issues. These tools are essential for identifying problems such as signal loss, bad splices, or fibre bends.
Why is fibre fault finding an important skill for engineers?
Fault finding is critical for maintaining reliable fibre networks. Engineers must be able to quickly identify and locate issues such as cable breaks, connector contamination, or signal loss so that networks can be repaired and restored efficiently. Advanced testing methods like OTDR analysis are widely used to pinpoint faults within fibre links.
Is this course suitable for technicians already working in telecoms or networking?
Yes. Advanced fibre testing and diagnostics courses are typically designed for technicians who already work with fibre networks and want to develop deeper skills in testing, interpreting results, and diagnosing complex network faults.
What industries use fibre optic fault-finding engineers?
Fibre optic testing and troubleshooting skills are used across many sectors including:
Telecommunications networks
Data centres and cloud infrastructure
Enterprise IT networks
Utilities and smart infrastructure
Rail, transport, and industrial networks
Where does the training take place?
Training is delivered at our specialist fibre optic training centre in Crewe, Cheshire, where learners have access to professional equipment and practical workshop environments designed to replicate real network testing scenarios.