

Our Training Partner
Tecnoviq Learning Academy SDN. BHD. is BICSI’s Authorized Design Training Provider (ADTP) in Southeast Asia for DC102, DD215, PM102 and OSP102 courses. All our trainers are highly trained and BICSI certified professionals.
This course you will learn elements common to all OSP projects, along with design techniques for underground, direct-buried and aerial cable plan applications.
Learn outside plant campus design in this comprehensive course.
The OSP102: Applied Outside Plant Design course will give you the knowledge of elements common to campus OSP projects, along with the design techniques for underground, direct-buried and aerial cable plant applications. You will have an opportunity to apply what you have learned through a series of design scenarios including route design, media selection, planning, and cost estimation.
Testimonial
“The [OSP102] class is excellent for our new engineers learning to design outside plant. It is also great for our experienced engineers looking to remain fresh in new methods of OSP design. Anyone working in OSP should take the class at least once!” - Chris Shrum, RCDD, RTPM, CEO, Communications Etc., Inc., San Angelo, Texas, US
Course Objectives
Why Should You Attend?
Through attendance in this course you will learn the following:
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Identify the components of an outside plant infrastructure
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Identify outside plant pathways and spaces
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Describe effective route designs for outside plants
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Describe media solutions
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Describe planning requirements for initial outside plant design
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Identify the primary codes and standards associated with outside plant cable installation
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Identify grounding and bonding requirements associated with OSP installation
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Locate requirements in project documentation, including an RFQ, scope of work, and other information typically established during a site and/or field survey
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Identify underground, direct-buried, and aerial sections of a route
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Describe the three primary cabling topologies and hybrid topologies
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Identify special design considerations
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Identify the minimum components of a maintenance plan
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Identify the information that is needed to provide a cost estimate
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
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Current RCDDs looking to gain specialized information regarding outside plant design
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Individuals preparing for the OSP Designer Exam
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Technicians looking to advance in their career
What Are the Prerequisites and Preparation Required?
OSP102 is designed for those who have a minimum of two years of experience in outside plant design and/or installation.
If you do not meet the experience requirements, BICSI strongly recommends that you complete the OSP101: Introduction to Outside Plant Design online course prior to enrolling in OSP102..
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NOTE: FOR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM TRAINING
To successfully participate in our virtual classroom training, each attendee must have the following:
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Laptop, desktop, or tablet that meet the system requirements. Click here for detailed requirements.
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Microphone and speakers (headset recommended**)
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Standalone webcams and/or mobile device camera for class activities.
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Internet connection - 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) | 3G connection or better (WiFi recommended for VoIP audio)
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NOTE: FOR TRADITIONAL IN-PERSON TRAINING
Each attendee should bring a laptop or mobile device to class.
Course Fee
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BICSI Member: US$2,395.00
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Non-Member: US$2,545.00
Can I Earn Credit?
Yes, you can earn 35 continuing education credits (CECs) toward an existing BICSI credential recertification requirement, upon successfully completing this program.
Course Materials
Students must bring the Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (TOSPDRM), 6th Edition, print or electronic, to class.
NOTE: FOR DESIGN VIRTUAL CLASSROOM TRAINING ONLY
BICSI will ship the student workbook, used in the classroom, to the physical mailing address provided by each student. Please send shipping information to info@bicsi-sea.org
Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (TOSPDRM), 6th Edition
- Print & Digital: US$400.00 (Including of delivery)
- Digital Only: US$225.00
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Remarks: The course content & venue are subjected to change without further notice
What is the Attendance Policy?
Participation in all originally scheduled days of the program is mandatory in order to receive the certificate of completion and 33 CECs.
Participants who fulfill the attendance requirement will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the program. Please note that this is not the OSP Designer Certification, which requires a special exam application.

