Fiber Optics Technician (FOT)
Credential: Fiber Optics Technician (FOT)
Credentialing Agency: Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)
Renewal Period: 4 years
The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) certification is for the fiber optics professional with an understanding of concepts of fiber optics servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing. FOTs demonstrate knowledge of fiber optic transmissions, cables principal of light, optical fiber characteristics, optical fiber construction and theory, safety and other related topics. The ETA-I Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) certification is a pre-requisite for this certification. Candidates must pass a written exam and a hands-on skills test.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Fiber Optics Technician (FOT)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: Fiber Optic Installer (FOI) certification
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 4 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)
5 Depot Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
Phone: (800) 288-3824
Fax: (765) 653-4287
Email: eta@eta-i.org
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must hold ETA-I Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) certification to qualify for the Fiber Optics Technician certification.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidate must present documentation that he or she has completed and passed the Hands-On Skills Testing at an ETA approved training facility.
Written Exam
- Principles of Fiber Optic Transmission
- Basic Principles of Light
- Optical Fiber Construction and Theory
- Optical Fiber Characteristics
- Safety
- Fiber Optic Cables
- Types of Splicing
- Connectors
- Sources
- Dectectors and Receivers
- Passive Components and Multiplexers
- Passive Optical Networks
- Cable Installation and Hardware
- FIber Optic System Considerations
- Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing
- Troubleshooting and Restoration
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
- Related Courses
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
ExamRoom.AI
The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the ExamRoom.AI website:
RECERTIFICATION
Fiber Optics Technician (FOT)
Renewal Period: 4 years
Additional considerations for the Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) include:
- Certification holders that hold standalone Fiber Optics Technician certification and later completes the Associate CET (CETa) are eligible to upgrade to a Journeyman CET. Additional requirement includes two or more years of combined work and electronics training.