Designed for all skill levels, this course provides all
the information required to operate confidently and
Assess the quality of an optical fibre
transmission link.
This course will provide a comprehensive awareness of a
variety of commonly used commissioning techniques and
tooling, including tri-band OTDR testing. Attendees will also
learn techniques to develop carrier-approved commissioning
reporting, including nbnTM and TelstraTM.
Optical theory as it relates to Measurement Techniques
- Optical fibre safety practises
- Understanding the Telecommunications network
architectures including nbnTM - Basics of fibre optics – system components and
measurements - Single mode and multimode cable principles
- Light propagation principles
- Laser transmission system theory
- Fibre attenuation and its causes
- Fibre optic connectors and cleaning
- Evaluation of optical connector quality using video inspection
probes
Acquiring a Suitable and Accurate OTDR Trace
- Introduction to OTDRs and trace fundamentals
- Index of refraction
- Pulse width selection
- OTDR trace acquisition time
- Testing wavelength selection
- Selecting the most suitable range and resolution setting
- Deadzone effects on an OTDR trace
- Practical exercises and assessment of each of the items
discussed



Evaluating OTDR Trace Elements
- Key areas of an OTDR trace
- Measuring OTDR trace features
- OTDR fault conditions – diagnostics and resolution
- Effects of incorrect OTDR parameter setup
- Ghosting and gainers
- Techniques for accurate fault locating
- Practical exercises and assessment of each of the items
discussed
Evaluating overall Link Quality
- Understanding network testing thresholds
- Calculating loss / attenuation budgets
- File naming conventions and trace file
formats / structure - Measuring optical insertion loss
- Using fibre optic testing tools including – VFL, BFA,
Traffic Identifier etc - Creating a professional and accurate optic link performance
report using the TelstraTM workbook
and how this relates to multiman - Creating a professional and accurate optic link performance
Report using the standardised nbnTM and TelstraTM
reporting workbook - Introduction to “Networks” PC emulation software
- Practical exercises and assessment of each of the items
discussed
Introduction to DWDM Technologies
- WDM basics, bandwidth demand
- DWDM systems and components
- DWDM system operation
- Channels and transmission protocols
- DWDM fibre testing
- Optical spectral analysis
- DWDM equipment installation
- Equipment mounting, cabling and testing
- Equipment commissioning
- The future of DWDM
- Practical exercises and assessment of each of the items
discussed
Course Assessment
- Theoretical assessment
- Practical assessment
Course Information
Course Locations:
Location and timing will be advised at enrolment
Class Size: 12 – 14 Students
Learners are required to complete a portfolio of evidence to achieve certification of Units of Competency listed below.
Included: All materials used for practical exercises, technical manuals for each attendee, test equipment, emulation environment. 1 week phone support.

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Perpetual Learning Institute
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Our Email
training@perpetual.edu.au
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