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Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)

Dates: March 23-25, 2026

Meets: M, Tu and W from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: IB 151 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building

Registration/Tuition: $1,100.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

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This introductory 2 ½ -day, 20-hour fiber optic tech course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optic Technician. This Fiber Optic Training combines theory and 85% hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) test that is sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association) and given and graded the final class day. This course also introduces the student to industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), and Distribution Cabling. Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. This program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics capabilities, and basic testing and troubleshooting. Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician should attend this class. Course fee includes study materials, exam fees, Text Book, and CD.

Prerequisites: Must be able to read and speak the English language and be able to see and identify small tools.

For Student Pre-Course Activities Click HERE."

Note: To obtain the Fiber Optics Association (FOA) certification for each course, students will be given the opportunity to take the certification exam at end of each class. Exam fees are included in the class.

For more information or to register, call (864) 646-1700.

Notes:

CFOT class runs from 8am-5pm Monday & Tuesday, 8am-12 noon on Wednesday. CFOS/T will begin on Wednesday following CFOT*
Fee: $1,100.00
Hours:20.00
CEUs:2.00

IB 151 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building

The Industrial and Business Development Center (IBDC) is located on the main campus in Pendleton. Parking is available near the IBDC in "Lot I" and "Lot E" (https://www.tctc.edu/media/8540/campus-map-0222-color-cp022822.pdf).

Please complete a parking permit form (https://www.tctc.edu/media/9356/tctc_pendleton_campus_cce_parking_permit.pdf) and place it on the dashboard of your vehicle while parked on campus.

The physical location of Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) Pendleton Campus is 7900 Highway 76 East, Pendleton, SC 29670. Directions: (https://www.tctc.edu/admissions/the-tctc-value/convenient-locations/pendleton-campus/).

Tom Rauch

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Tom Rauch

732-241-7845|

FOA Master Instructor – CFOT, CFOI

Tom retired from Verizon Communications as Manager, Network Operations. He was responsible for installation and maintenance field work groups throughout New Jersey. During his 30 year career with Verizon, Tom was involved in POTS (installation and maintenance), Digital, T1, T3, DSL/ADSL, Special Services (analog/digital), Safety, Training, Sales Generation and Public Affairs.

After his retirement Tom has worked as a training consultant teaching FTTH (voice, data and video), Fiber Splicing and Fiber CO/Distribution Network Applications to broadband technicians throughout the country. He has also worked as a consultant providing computer training at community colleges in NJ, MD and VA.

Tom is a Certified Fiber Optics Instructor and Fiber Optics Network Testing & Maintenance Specialist certified by the Fiber Optic Association (FOA).

Hobbies – Biking, Camping, Water Sports, Traveling, Sports Enthusiast.

Date Day Time Location
03/23/2026Monday8 AM to 5 PM IB 151 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building
03/24/2026Tuesday8 AM to 5 PM IB 151 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building
03/25/2026Wednesday8 AM to 12 N IB 151 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building

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