Product Description
The Tier Four Training Outside Plant Design Fundamentals Course is a comprehensive 2-day program that delivers essential knowledge for the design, installation, and maintenance of outside plant systems. The course provides a deep dive into key OSP principles, practical applications, and industry standards. It is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in outside plant network design.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive 17 CECs.
Topics Covered Include:
Introduction to OSP Design
•Definition, Purpose, and Application
•Standards Overview
•Publications and Organizations
Cabling Infrastructure
•Topology and Recognized Cable Types
•Facility Placement
Pathways and Spaces
•Route Design and Pathways
•Underground and Aerial Pathways
•Direct Burial and Placement
•Handholes, Pedestals, and Enclosures
•Concrete Universal Enclosure
•Tension and Sag Considerations
Air Pressure Systems
•Feed Pipes, Dryers, and Auto Shutoff Valves
•Pressure Monitoring and Design Considerations
Rights of Way
•Property Descriptions, Chain of Title, and Easement Documents
•Liens, Encumbrances, and Permit Information
Design Documentation
•Specifications, Checklists, and Project Notes
Scope of Work
•Structures, Hardware, Placement, Splicing, and Termination
•Drawings, Material Lists, and Project-Specific Considerations
•Project Management
•Scheduling, Estimating, and Tracking
•Responsibilities, Terms, and Conditions
Definitions and Terminology
•Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols
Review and Strategy:
•Codes, Standards, and Regulations
•Key Topics and Test Strategies
•Home Study Game Plan
Required Class Material
The CURRENT BICSI Outside Plant Design Manual (OSPD) is required. It must be purchased separately from BICSI. For more information and to purchase, please visit the BICSI website.