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What Is The FOA?
The Professional Society of Fiber Optics
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What Is The FOA ?
The professional society of fiber optics
Organized in 1995 by 12 highly
experienced professional trainers fromindustry, education and government
Not-for-profit educational corporation
(IRS 501 c(6))
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FOA is chartered to promote
professionalism in fiber opticsthrough education, certification
and standards
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FOA Organization
Offices in Fallbrook, CA
Jim Hayes, President
Karen Hayes,Administrative Manager
Instructors On Board ofDirectors:
Tom Collins, GatewayCommunity and Technical
College, IBEW Bill Graham, Professional
Trainer
Bill, Tom, Jim, Karen
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FOA Supports ALL Fiber Optic Techs
In ALL The Fiber Optic Industry
Component and system manufacturing
Installation and contracting
Outside plant
Premises
Training organizations and instructorsUsers of fiber optic networks
Support premises cabling and wireless too!
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FOA Activities
Establish standards for training and certification
Approve schools and certify instructors
Develop training curriculum
Provide technical reference materials
Distribute monthly email/online newsletters
Develop standards
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FOA Supports Fiber Optics Training
Set standards for training
Approve schools
Certify instructors
Certify students
Provide curriculum,
reference materials andcertifications
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The FOA-Approved Curriculum
What will students learn in a FOAapproved class?
KSAs
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Each school customizes the curriculum tofit their class and student needs
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The FOA-Approved Curriculum
What is included in a basic class?
The basics & jargon
Applications
Components Installation
Testing
Hands-on exercises
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FOA Certifications CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician)
Basic level knowledge & skills certification
CPCT (Premises cabling-copper/fiber/wireless)
CFospT (Outside plant fiber technician) AFOT (Advanced Fiber Optic Technician)
CFOS (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist)
Advanced Certifications in specialty areas(Connectors, Splicing, Testing , FTTx, Instructing)
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Who Offers FOA Certifications
250+ FOA-approved schools
~40 countries
Colleges and universities Professional trainers
Unions
Manufacturers Government & Military
>37,000 CFOTs! (2/28/12)
Dave Miller
FOA CFOS/I
Instructor at
New Hampshire
Technical College
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Who Recognizes FOA Certifications
US Department of
Labor
Telcos Industry
Unions
Government Military
Worldwide
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FOA Reference Materials
Printed - Textbooks
Website - Online Guide
Apps for tablets and smartphones
YouTube Videos
Standards
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FOA Textbooks
3 Textbooks
Fiber Optics,
Premises Cabling
OSP Fiber Optics
Self-published
More up-to-date
Lower cost Linked to curriculum
Printed or eBooks
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FOA Online Reference Guide
Comprehensive technicalreference for fiber opticsand premises cabling
UnbiasedUp to dateIncludes study guides andcurriculum guidesFormatted for PCs, tabletsand smartphonesMost popular fiber opticstechnical site on Internet
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Fiber Universitywww.fiberu.org
Online learning site
Self-study "web-based training" programs
Online tutorials Uses technical resources of FOA Guide
Use for blended learning
Preparation for formal training andcertification exams
Homework for students
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FOA Apps
Fiber optic self-study program
based on FOA Reference Guide
iPad only
FOA LossCalc will calculate fiber
optic link loss for design or testing
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch
Look for more, including FOAstandards
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FOA YouTube Channel
Over 60 videos
Short - ~ 10 minuteseach
Lecture Series: FiberOptics and PremisesCabling
Hands-on fiber and
premises cablinginstallation
Channel thefoainc
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Social Networking
Facebook open to all,
posting technical and FOA
news LinkedIn limited to FAO
members, adds technical
discussions and jobs
posting
YouTube comments on
videos
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FOA Standards
FOA participates in
international standards
groups Member ANSI & TIA
NECA/FOA-301 - free
downloads
FOAs own 1 Page
Standards
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FOA 1 Page Standards
Standards written BY
contractors, designers,
installers and users FORcontractors, designers,
installers and users
Based on TIA, ISO/IEC
Summarized in 1 page
Backed by tech info
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The Fiber Optic Association, Inc.
1119 S. Mission Road, #355, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Tel: 1-760-451-3655 Fax: 1-781-207-2421
Email: [email protected] http://www.TheFOA.org