FOA CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician)

Singlemode vs multimode fiber - core sizes, refractive index profiles, OM categories, and performance characteristics.

Loose tube, tight buffer, ribbon, breakout, armored, and hybrid cable designs - when and where to use each type.

SC, LC, ST, MPO/MTP connectors - polish types, reflectance, patch cords, pigtails, attenuators, and dust caps.

Epoxy-polish, pre-polished, and mechanical termination methods - cleaving, polishing, fan-out kits, and breakout termination.

Fusion splicer operation, mechanical splice installation, Fresnel reflection, index-matching gel, splice protection, and enclosures.

Optical power meters, light sources, OTDRs, visual fault locators - how each tool works and when to use it.

Reference methods, loss budget calculations, fiber attenuation values, mandrel wraps, and link acceptance criteria.

TIA-568 polarity methods A, B, and C - bend radius, pulling tension, mid-span access, and cable pathway best practices.

Laser safety classifications, eye protection, connector cleaning procedures, pre-terminated assemblies, fire ratings, and FOA standards.