Open Awards
Level 3
QN: 603/7805/0
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Open Awards Level 3 Award in Optical Network Design and Planning (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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Optical Network Design and Planning
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand light propagation through optical fibres 1.
- Explain the structure of optical fibres 1.
- Explain how light travels along fibres 1.
- Describe the physics behind the wavelength windows used for fibre optic transmission 1.
- Explain why dB units are used in fibre optics 1.
- Describe the origins of the dBm unit 1.
- Describe the principles of WDM, DWDM and CWDM multiplexing in optical networks2.
- Understand the principles and use of fibre types and optical components 2.
- Identify the international specifications for fibre types and their potential usage 2.
- Explain the difference between passive and active optical components 2.
- Explain the function of splitters, couplers and WDMs 2.
- Analyse a loss and power budget for a fibre link3.
- Understand the principles, advantages and limitations of the different types of fibre duct, subduct, fibre tubes, bundles and cables 3.
- List common sizes and specifications of duct, subduct and microduct 3.
- List common sizes, specification and construction of fibre cables 3.
- Explain the priorities and requirements for different types of net
- work such as backbone, metro and FTTX 3.
- Critically compare the options for duct and fibre cabling for different types of net
- work installation4.
- Know how to plan a route and select the appropriate equipment 4.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7805/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2021