This course is designed for individuals with minimal experience and ensures that learning outcomes can be applied immediately to field activities using our advanced real-world hands-on learning environments.
On completion, learners will have the confidence to build common network attributes including all-optical joint enclosures used within the nbn™ optical architectures (TFN,DFN and LFN) as well as splicing ribbon and stranded optical cable types.
Overview of nbn™ Architectures
- Overview of FTTP – Fibre To The Premise
- Overview of FTTB – Fibre To The Basement
- Overview of FTTN – Fibre To The Node
- Overview of FTTC – Fibre To The Curb
- Components associated with optical network of FTTx architectures
- Service delivery overview for FTTP, FTTN networks
- Overview of RDOD/BDOD
- Overview of SD1/SD2
- Working safely in the telecommunications environment
Overview of Optical Fibre Cabling and Joint enclosures
- Overview of nbn™ cable joint enclosures – AJL, BJL, DJL, FJL, HDODF
- Overview of FTTP FDH (Fibre Distribution Hub – including optical splitter technology)
- Optical connector cleaning techniques
- Cable types used within nbn™ optical network
- Fibre optic cable numbering system
- Cable stripping techniques for ribbon and stranded cable (nbn™ specific)
- Cable labelling and markings
- Prepare cabling for installation in joint enclosures



Fibre Optic Splicing Techniques
- Splicing tooling
- Stranded fibre cleaving practices
- Ribbon fibre cleaving practices
- Detailed overview of stranded fibre splicing techniques
- Detailed overview of ribbon fibre splicing techniques
- Fusion splicing techniques and acceptable limits (nbn™ specific)
- Matching Splice Protectors to Splicing
DFN & LFN/MTLFN Active Network Components
- Overview of Alcatel’s nbn™ Node
- Overview of Commscope nbn™ Node
- Overview of DPU’s
Fibre Optic Joint Enclosure Assembly Principles
- Warren & Brown 2 draw internal cable subrack
- FOSC 400 (DJL)
- Corning ORS (Brank DJL / AJL)
- Flexible Joint Location (FJL)
- Optical splitters into FJL
- Breakout Joint Location (BJL)
Practical Exercise
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- Build DJL (FOSC 400) 288F / 576F
- Build a Branch DJL (Corning ORS) -72F
- Build W&B 2 draw -72F
- Build FJL -72F
- Build BJL 12F
The above includes cable stripping and joint installation and splicing practices for dark & active / live joints
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Course Assessment
- Theoretical assessment
- Practical assessment
Course Information
Course Locations:
Location and timing will be advised at enrolment
Class Size: 10 – 12 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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