- Part of: Telecommunications and Fiber Optics Technician Certificate
- Duration: 80 Contact Hours
- Delivery: MDC Blended (In-Person & Online)
- Location: North Campus
Fiber Splicing
at North Campus
- Learn fusion and mechanical splicing on real outside plant equipment
- Flexible online coursework paired with in-person lab sessions
- Learn fusion and mechanical splicing on real outside plant equipment
- Flexible online coursework paired with in-person lab sessions
- Builds toward the Telecommunications and Fiber Optics Technician Certificate
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About Fiber Splicing
- This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform fiber optic splicing in Outside Plant (OSP) environments.
- Participants will learn about the unique challenges and considerations associated with OSP fiber splicing, including safety practices, cable preparation, fusion and mechanical splicing techniques, testing, and troubleshooting. The course also provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate and maintain scissor lifts in various work environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Students learn OSP fiber optic splicing fundamentals, including cable preparation, fusion and mechanical splicing techniques, testing and troubleshooting methods, and the safety practices specific to outside plant environments. The course also covers safe operation and maintenance of scissor lifts used in fieldwork.
This program suits individuals looking to enter the telecommunications field, current technicians seeking to add fiber splicing skills, and career changers interested in the growing demand for skilled fiber optic professionals in Miami-Dade.
No prior telecommunications experience is required to start. The course is structured to build foundational splicing skills, making it accessible to career changers as well as those already working in the field.
Graduates are prepared to pursue roles such as fiber optic splicer, OSP technician, and telecommunications field technician, with skills applicable across telecom, cable, and network infrastructure employers in South Florida.
Yes. Fiber Splicing is one course within the Telecommunications and Fiber Optics Technician Certificate, allowing students to build a broader skill set across related coursework.
You can enroll directly through our online registration system or contact our admissions office at 305-237-1019. Our team is ready to help you get started on your path to the Telecommunications and Fiber Optics Certificate.
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To obtain more information about the Fiber Splicing program, please contact Miami Dade College by completing the form below or visiting our offices at the North Campus.
