Open Awards
Level 3
QN: 603/7800/1
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Open Awards Level 3 Award in Fibre Optics Installation and 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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Open Awards Level 3 Award in Fibre Optics Installation and Testing (RQF)
Fibre Optics Installation and Testing
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the terminology and principles of light transmission through optical fibres 1.1 Explain the difference between analogue and digital transmission 1.2 Explain the physics behind the wavelength windows used for fibre optic transmission 1.3 Explain the structure of an optical fibre and how light travels along a fibre2. Understand the principles of working safely with optical fibres 2.1 Identify the main environmental, optical, chemical, electrical and fibre fragment hazards 2.2 Explain safe working practices to minimise the hazards3. Understand the components of a fibre-based communications network 3.1 Explain the standard features of fibre optic cables 3.2 Propose solutions to common cable requirements 3.3 Explain the functions of the basic component parts of an optical connector 4. Understand the standard techniques used to join fibres 4.1 Explain at least two common problems occurring when joining fibres 4.2 Evaluate appropriate method for joining fibres in different circumstances 4.3 Select appropriate joining methods for fibres in a range of different circumstances 4.4 Recommend measures to reduce connector reflectance5. Know how to work out system power budgets 5.1 Explain why dB units are used in fibre optics 5.2 Analyse loss budgets and compare against power budgets and measured link loss, in dBs6. Know how to prepare a fibre optic cable and join cables by fusion splicing 6.1 Select appropriate tools for stripping, cleaning and cleaving a fibre in preparation for splicing and termination 6.2 Safely use appropriate tools for stripping, cleaning and cleaving a fibre in preparation for splicing and termination 6.3 Explain the main steps involved in performing a fusion splice and splice together two fibres 6.4 Summarise the principal causes of poor fusion splices 6.5 Plan the dressing of fibre into cable trays 7. Understand test requirements and perform standard tests on optical fibre systems 7.1 Plan appropriate tests and equipment for network commissioning and fault finding 7.2 Critically compare laboratory and field equipment used for inspecting fibre connectors 7.3 Explain different methods of referencing a light source and power meter 8. Know to perform OTDR testing on optical fibre networks and overcome common measurement problems 8.1 Select suitable test parameters and appropriate launch and tail leads for OTDR measurement taking 8.2 Analyse features/events on the OTDR trace such as: connectors; splices; bends; and combination events 8.3 Identify problems such as poor launch coupling, mismatches and ghosts 8.4 Explain the reasons for problems such as poor launch coupling, mismatches and ghosts, and suggest how to overcome the problems
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7800/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2021