BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training
35 CECsIn-Person
As optical fiber systems become more common, your need to be recognized for your knowledge and expertise of emerging installation practices. This course offers multiple opportunities for hands-on practice.
The BICSI IN250: Installer 2 Optical Fiber Training is a hands-on/application-focused course that prepares installers to pull, terminate, splice, and test fiber cabling as part of an information and communications technology (ICT) system. The course includes topics on fiber transmission principles and general safety practices associated with working with fiber cabling. A significant amount of course time is spent on BICSI best practices for installing, terminating, splicing, and testing fiber cable as outlined in the 8th edition of the Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM).
Activities include learning to:
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Interpret blueprints |
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Apply a standards-compliant labeling scheme (e.g., ANSI/TIA-606) |
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Troubleshoot a UTP link/channel with a certification test set |
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Troubleshoot an optical fiber channel with an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) |
Cancellation Policy
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Did you know?
This course is recommended for applicants wanting to earn the INSTF-Installer 2, Optical Fiber Certification.
Learn More about the INSTF Certification
Training Facility Addresses
→ Tampa, FL
8610 Hidden River Parkway, Tampa, FL 33637
→ Mesa, AZ
200 S. Center Street, Bldg. #3, Room 3-127, Mesa, AZ 85201
→ Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Tech - Lemley Memorial Campus, 3420 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK 74145.
→ Charlotte, NC
800 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
→ Laurel, MD
8751 Freestate Drive #250, Laurel, Maryland 20723
→Denver, CO
480 E. 55th Ave, Ste 500, Denver, Colorado 80216
→Brooklyn Park, MN
7601 Setzler Parkway North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445-1833
Course Frequently Asked Questions
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As optical fiber systems become more common, your need to be recognized for your knowledge and expertise of emerging installation practices.
This course offers multiple opportunities for hands-on practice. Activities include learning to:- Install a cleave-and-crimp-style optical fiber connector
- Install a scribe-and-polish-style optical fiber connector
- Perform a fusion splice
- Perform a mechanical splice
- Test an optical fiber link
- Evaluate an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) trace
Please note: The Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF) exam is not included in the course fee. You must register for the exam separately.
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This program is ideal for:
- ICT installers with at least two years of verifiable cabling experience.
- Anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge of the industry, learn new (optical fiber) skills and continue to advance professionally.
- BICSI Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) credential holders seeking the Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF) credential.
- Individuals planning to sit for the BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF) exam (you must apply for the exam separately from the course).
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Participants must be able to:
- Distinguish between different colors
- Possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks
- Stand for extended periods of time (e.g., 30 minutes)
- Climb ladders
- Lift and carry items weighing ≈22.7 kg (50 lb)
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BICSI recommends that all students who take this class have at least two years of current ICT industry installation experience within the last five years.
For all individuals who plan to take the exam after the class, please click here to read more about the INSTF exam eligibility requirements.
Because the skills in this course build on the basic skills and knowledge that an installer is likely to acquire during the first two years on the job, students will be expected to have basic knowledge of optical fiber cabling media and to know how to perform entry-level cable installation tasks prior to enrolling in this class.
If you feel that you may not be fully prepared for this course, BICSI recommends that you complete the IN101: Installer 1 and/or IN225: Installer 2, Copper Training courses prior to attending this class. IN101 covers the basic cable installation concepts and skills that will help you to succeed in the Installer 2, Optical Fiber Cable class.
BICSI strongly recommends reading the Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM) before coming to class and/or taking the exam. BICSI also recommends that examinees spend at least 50 hours studying the ITSIMM. -
Participation in all originally scheduled days of the program is mandatory in order to receive the certificate of completion and 35 CECs.
Participants who fulfill the attendance requirement will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the program. Please note that this is not the INSTC Certification, which requires a separate exam application (apply by clicking on link below).