Design a GPON or XGS-PON split architecture with splitter ratios matched to expected take-up rates.
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Fibre-to-the-Home Network Rollout Planning and Splice Design
Plan FTTH rollouts end to end: GPON architecture, splitter and splice design, outside plant routing, homes-passed sequencing and OTDR acceptance testing.
🗓️Duration5 training days
📚Content4 modules · 8 sessions
🎓On completionAccredited attendance certificate
About the programme
Course Overview
A fibre-to-the-home rollout succeeds or fails on decisions made long before a single strand is lit: how the passive optical network is split, where splice closures sit, and whether the outside plant route can be built without endless permit delays. This course covers the full planning cycle for a GPON or XGS-PON deployment, from choosing a centralised or distributed splitter architecture and sizing splitter ratios against take-up forecasts, to routing ducts and aerial spans through streets that were never designed for fibre. Participants design splice schedules and closure layouts that keep future maintenance simple, plan fusion splicing and cable preparation workflows for the field, and sequence homes-passed construction against expected connection rates. Sessions also cover permit and wayleave management, make-ready assessment of poles and ducts, and the OTDR and power meter acceptance testing that proves a build meets its loss budget before customers are connected. The course ends with a rollout programme exercise that ties design, construction and testing into a single delivery plan.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Plan outside plant routing across duct, aerial and direct-buried construction methods.
Design splice schedules and closure layouts that minimise future maintenance disruption.
Sequence homes-passed construction phases against permit approvals and connection forecasts.
Assess make-ready requirements on poles, ducts and chambers before construction begins.
Specify fusion splicing and cable preparation procedures that meet the target loss budget.
Validate a completed build using OTDR traces and optical power measurements against acceptance criteria.
Who Should Attend
Outside plant and FTTH network planning engineers.
Fibre construction and civil works project managers.
Splicing technicians and field supervisors responsible for closure builds.
Network rollout programme managers tracking homes-passed and take-up targets.
Permit and wayleave coordinators managing duct and pole access agreements.
Test and commissioning engineers responsible for acceptance sign-off.
Course Modules
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01Passive Optical Network Architecture Choices
2 sessions · 8 points
Session 1GPON and XGS-PON Split Architecture Decisions
- Compare centralised, cascaded and distributed splitter architectures against maintenance and cost trade-offs.
- Size splitter ratios and passive optical network reach against expected take-up and future capacity needs.
- Calculate optical loss budgets across splitters, connectors and splices for each architecture option.
- Select GPON, XGS-PON or a migration path that protects existing outside plant investment.
Session 2Fibre Count Planning and Feeder Route Design
- Determine feeder and distribution fibre counts based on planned splitter locations and future growth.
- Plan flexibility points and spare capacity into the feeder route for unplanned demand.
- Model cable diameters and duct fill against existing infrastructure capacity constraints.
- Coordinate feeder route design with civil works teams to avoid rework during construction.
02Outside Plant Routing and Construction Planning
2 sessions · 8 points
Session 1Duct, Aerial and Direct-Buried Route Design
- Evaluate duct, aerial and direct-buried construction methods against terrain, cost and speed of build.
- Assess make-ready needs on existing poles and duct systems before committing to a route.
- Design crossings for roads, rail and waterways that minimise permitting complexity.
- Sequence civil works packages to release construction crews as permits are approved.
Session 2Permitting, Wayleave and Make-Ready Coordination
- Prepare wayleave and street works permit applications aligned to the phased construction plan.
- Coordinate pole attachment and duct access agreements with incumbent infrastructure owners.
- Track permit status across a multi-phase rollout to avoid idle construction crews.
- Manage stakeholder communication with local authorities and residents during civil works.
03Splice Design and Field Workflow
2 sessions · 8 points
Session 1Splice Schedules and Closure Layout Design
- Design splice schedules that map every fibre from feeder through distribution to the customer drop.
- Lay out splice closures for easy future access without disturbing unrelated fibres.
- Plan slack loops and storage at splice points to allow for future re-splicing or repair.
- Standardise labelling and colour coding so field technicians can trace fibres without ambiguity.
Session 2Fusion Splicing and Cable Preparation in the Field
- Specify fusion splicing procedures and equipment settings that meet the target insertion loss.
- Train field crews on cable preparation, buffer tube handling and closure sealing best practice.
- Set quality checkpoints during construction to catch poor splices before closures are sealed.
- Plan drop cable installation and customer premises termination workflows for connection day.
04Rollout Sequencing and Acceptance Testing
2 sessions · 8 points
Session 1Homes-Passed Sequencing and Take-Up Forecasting
- Sequence homes-passed construction phases against demographic and take-up rate forecasts.
- Prioritise areas with pre-registration or demand aggregation to accelerate return on investment.
- Plan marketing and connection scheduling to align with the pace of civil construction.
- Track homes-passed, homes-connected and churn metrics to adjust the rollout plan mid-programme.
Session 2OTDR and Power Meter Acceptance Testing
- Run OTDR traces on every fibre segment to confirm splice loss and identify faults before service activation.
- Measure end-to-end optical power against the design loss budget at customer termination points.
- Document acceptance test results and as-built records for future fault-finding reference.
- Define pass and fail criteria that a construction contractor must meet before handover.
What the participant receives
4 course modules
A structured syllabus
8 training sessions
across 5 days
32 detailed points
Applied, detailed content
Accredited attendance certificate
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