Open Awards
Level 3
QN: 603/7804/9
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Open Awards Level 3 Award in Advanced OTDR Testing (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 30 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
1 Units
Guided Hours
30 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Advanced OTDR Testing
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand and use dB units 1.
- Explain why dB units are used in fibre optic testing 1.
- Describe the origins of the dBm unit 1.
- Convert dB loss/gain to equivalent linear (percentage) unit 1.
- Analyse loss budgets against power budgets and measured link loss results 1.
- Compare loss budgets against power budgets ad measured link loss results2.
- Perform insertion loss measurement (ILM) tests and basic fault finding 2.
- Explain different methods of referencing a light source and power meter or an equivalent ILM test set 2.
- Evaluate the components included and excluded in a given test method and potential sources of measurement errors 2.
- Explain the tests that could be carried out to fault find a fibre system and the limitations of such tests3.
- Be able to use an OTDR effectively to test or measure a fibre system 3.
- Set-up an OTDR to perform a measurement, using suitable test parameters for the system 3.
- Manipulate the OTDR trace 3.
- Measure features and events on the OTDR trace such as: connectors; splices; bends; and combination events 3.
- Identify features and events on the OTDR trace 3.
- Analyse features and events on the OTDR trace 3.
- Analyse connector reflectance or return loss, demonstrating an understanding of the measurement sign (positive or negative) 3.
- Explain the purpose of and use of launch leads and tail leads 3.
- Explain why it is important to match the fibre types in the launch lead and the fibre under test4.
- Understand and overcome measurement problems 4.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7804/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2021