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Supporting Tech Training in New Mexico Highlights in Collaboration with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC):
Local students are completing Certified Fiber Optic Technician training, Film and Television Production Assistant training, OSHA and Environmental Safety training, and on-going Tech-for-Business training. www.protecsantafe.com |
Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
This course is sanctioned by the Fiber Optic Association (FOA), the largest professional society of fiber optics in the world. FOA courses offered by SFCC and BDI DataLynk are recognized by The US Department of Labor.
In the News - April 25, 2023 - KRQE
This course is sanctioned by the Fiber Optic Association (FOA), the largest professional society of fiber optics in the world. FOA courses offered by SFCC and BDI DataLynk are recognized by The US Department of Labor.
In the News - April 25, 2023 - KRQE
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2023
February 13-17, 2023 in Santa Fe May 8-12, 2023 in Santa Fe June 5-9, 2023 in Santa Fe August 28-Sept 1, 2023 in Santa Fe October 16-20, 2023 in Albuquerque at BigByte December 11-15, 2023 in Santa Fe 2022
January 31-Feb 4, 2022 in Santa Fe February 7-11, 2022 in Santa Fe May 31-June 4, 2022 in Santa Fe August 29-Sept 2, 2022 in Luna County PLUS:
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Certifications:
Part 1 - Certified Fiber Optics Technician Course
This introductory 3-day 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.
Part 2 - Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing and Maintenance Course
This 2-day, 16-hour program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand, approach to fiber optics testing standards with little theory and considerable hands-on activities. This comprehensive program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. This 85% hands on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of single mode fiber optics networks and provides a detailed overview and demonstration of various pieces of equipment used in testing and maintenance. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Attenuation testing using the Power Source and Light Meter.
Part 3 - Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Splicing Course
This Splicing Specialist Training includes a complete PowerPoint presentation explaining the importance of high-performance splicing and further details the points necessary to achieve these splices. The depth of this presentation is much greater than most textbooks and provides background information about splicing that is very important to the student. An overview of OTDR functions and trace understanding is also provided during this presentation. 85% hands-on classroom activities will provide training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of either single or multimode fiber optic cables. Inside or outside plant fiber optic cable types will be utilized at instructor's discretion during these hands-on sessions along with fiber optics enclosures and splice trays. The student will be responsible for successfully making and testing both mechanical and fusion splices. In addition to the basic splicing activities outlined above, the student will further be required to correctly and efficiently install spliced fibers into splice trays and enclosures. The student will further be required to achieve a splice loss of less than 0.15 dB for all splices and demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of splice loss using OTDR splice traces.
Industry Connections:
Local employers and industry partners include Ward Cabling, LLC, Continental Divide Electric Cooperative, Kelly Cable, Vexus Fiber, and Facebook Contractors. Special Thanks to the City of Albuquerque Office of Broadband and BigBtye for collaborating to host the October 2023 training in Albuquerque and to Broadband industry employers including Vexus Fiber Company, Penasco Valley Telephone Cooperative, New Mexico Fiber Network, Tularosa Basin Telephone Company, and Kelly Cable for supporting Lunch and Learn opportunities.
Part 1 - Certified Fiber Optics Technician Course
This introductory 3-day 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.
Part 2 - Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing and Maintenance Course
This 2-day, 16-hour program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand, approach to fiber optics testing standards with little theory and considerable hands-on activities. This comprehensive program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. This 85% hands on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of single mode fiber optics networks and provides a detailed overview and demonstration of various pieces of equipment used in testing and maintenance. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Attenuation testing using the Power Source and Light Meter.
Part 3 - Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Splicing Course
This Splicing Specialist Training includes a complete PowerPoint presentation explaining the importance of high-performance splicing and further details the points necessary to achieve these splices. The depth of this presentation is much greater than most textbooks and provides background information about splicing that is very important to the student. An overview of OTDR functions and trace understanding is also provided during this presentation. 85% hands-on classroom activities will provide training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of either single or multimode fiber optic cables. Inside or outside plant fiber optic cable types will be utilized at instructor's discretion during these hands-on sessions along with fiber optics enclosures and splice trays. The student will be responsible for successfully making and testing both mechanical and fusion splices. In addition to the basic splicing activities outlined above, the student will further be required to correctly and efficiently install spliced fibers into splice trays and enclosures. The student will further be required to achieve a splice loss of less than 0.15 dB for all splices and demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of splice loss using OTDR splice traces.
Industry Connections:
Local employers and industry partners include Ward Cabling, LLC, Continental Divide Electric Cooperative, Kelly Cable, Vexus Fiber, and Facebook Contractors. Special Thanks to the City of Albuquerque Office of Broadband and BigBtye for collaborating to host the October 2023 training in Albuquerque and to Broadband industry employers including Vexus Fiber Company, Penasco Valley Telephone Cooperative, New Mexico Fiber Network, Tularosa Basin Telephone Company, and Kelly Cable for supporting Lunch and Learn opportunities.
Accessible: Digital Access Essentials for Professionals (NM WF)
Wednesdays starting May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25
12-12:30pm online
A free training series offered by SFCC and Accessible New Mexico, LLC. including (6) sessions from 12-12:30pm every Wednesday starting May 21st. Any New Mexico resident may register online here.
Apply for Digital Access Essentials.
Download the Flyer as a PDF and Accessible Word version.
Read the Press Release
May 17 - June 1, 2025
Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5pm
Production Assistant Training
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Film Department and Stagecoach Foundation, Inc. have teamed up to offer a 3-weekend Production Assistant training program. This program will be offered in-person at the Santa Fe Community College campus at 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87508. Classes focus on detailed practical skills needed when beginning your career in Film Production. This intensive training program is aimed at preparing anyone interested in working in the film industry with the basic skills to get started. The day-long classes focus on film set safety and etiquette, On location PA skills, Production Office skills, interview and resume training, and the many other skills needed to gain work as a Production Assistant. Students earn their OSHA 10 card and learn about paid internship opportunities in New Mexico. Participants need to be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license.
Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5pm
Production Assistant Training
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Film Department and Stagecoach Foundation, Inc. have teamed up to offer a 3-weekend Production Assistant training program. This program will be offered in-person at the Santa Fe Community College campus at 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87508. Classes focus on detailed practical skills needed when beginning your career in Film Production. This intensive training program is aimed at preparing anyone interested in working in the film industry with the basic skills to get started. The day-long classes focus on film set safety and etiquette, On location PA skills, Production Office skills, interview and resume training, and the many other skills needed to gain work as a Production Assistant. Students earn their OSHA 10 card and learn about paid internship opportunities in New Mexico. Participants need to be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license.
