Program Overview
In partnership with Ashland University’s Office of Workforce Development, the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) OpTIC Path™ program offers a comprehensive and relevant curriculum, and it is the only program developed by fiber broadband industry companies and professionals specifically for FTTX construction, operations, troubleshooting, and emergency restoration.
The OpTIC Path™ program covers the latest industry standards, best practices, trends, and technologies. Additionally, it provides more hands-on training, and NTIA has recognized the FBA OpTIC Path™ training program as an industry best practice, making it an eligible expense for the NTIA BEAD funding program along with many other state and federal funding resources for businesses, schools and individuals looking to be a Certified OpTIC Fiber Splicer.
Fiber Broadband Association OpTIC Path Other Training Programs Scope Covers a wider range of topics, including fiber optic splicing, testing, and maintenance, along with fundamentals, knowledge, values, and success in the field. Focuses only on the fundamentals of fiber optic installation
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| Fiber Installer Technician | Fiber Field Technician: Module 1: Intro Applications - Why Fiber? Module 2: Types, Theory, & Properties Module 3: Safety & Tools Module 5: Connectors Module 7: Splicing Module 9: Values, Success in the Field Module 14: Optical Network Terminals (ONT) – Install |
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| Fiber Technician I | Fiber Technician: Module 5: Connectors (Review) Module 7: Splicing (Review) Module 13: Systems Overview Module 9: Hands on skill repairing damaged drop with a small drop repair closure) Module 12: Inside Plant (ISP)/Premises (Single-Family (SFU) Home and Multi-Family Home (MDU)) Installation Module 14: Optical Network Terminals (ONT) – Review |
| Fiber Technician II | Fiber System Technician: Module 4: Cables and Cable Structures Module 6: Architectures, Topologies & Splitters Module 5: Connectors Module 7: Splicing Module 9: Review plus, Documentation, Closures and Terminals Module 11: Outside Plant (OSP) |
| Fiber Technician III | Fiber Network Technician: Module 5: Connectors (Review) Module 7: Splicing (Review) Module 8: Central Office and FDH (Primarily Indoor Building Cable Management) Module 10: Test Equipment & Testing Module 13: Systems Overview (Review) Module 15: Troubleshooting |
Fiber Broadband Association OpTIC Path
- Hands-on training, Online Learning Modules, and Assessment: 100 hours total (10 weeks), hybrid learning with practical exercises, labs, and instruction from an AU Instructor who is FBA certified to teach this content and provide the knowledge students need to become certified.
- Relevance: Covers the latest industry standards, practices, trends, and technologies
Program Details:
- Cost: $1,800 per student, or customized arrangements made with districts or employers. ($450 per module section listed in the table above).
- Program Duration: 10 Weeks (can be customized to fit student needs)
- Delivery Format: Hybrid (On-Line and In-Person)
- 15 Self-Paced Modules: Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) OpTIC Path™
- Labs are conducted In-Person
- Final Assessment (On-Line): FBA Proctored Multiple Choice Exam on a secured site
- Students have 3 attempts to pass before having to retake the course
- Students Receive:
- Optical Telecommunications Installer Certification (OpTIC Path™)
- 1 year membership to FBA (Fiber Broadband Association)
- Mini starter tool kit with case
- Optional Programs
- Fiber Splicer Train The Trainer: ($2400)
- (FBA) OpTIC Path™ Fiber Splicer Training Certification
- (FBA) OpTIC Path™ Fiber Splicer Trainer Certification
- Trainer competencies and methodologies (Planning, Delivery and Assessment toolkit)
- 1 year of support through AU
- 1 year membership to FBA
- Fiber Splicer Train The Trainer: ($2400)