Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 314513
The Telecommunications Field Technician is intended to provide students with the necessary theory and hands-on educational experience necessary to receive a job in the Telecommunications �eld . Students will learn safety , basic rigging and fall protection , principles of electricity , �ber optics , wireless technology , cell components , antenna basics , spectrum management , and project data collection procedures . Students can progress towards the Telecommunications Engineering Technician Associate degree .
Curriculum : The Telecommunications Field Technician is intended to provide students with the necessary theory and hands-on educational experience necessary to receive a job in the Telecommunications �eld . Students will learn safety , basic rigging and fall protection , principles of electricity , �ber optics , wireless technology , cell components , antenna basics , spectrum management , and project data collection procedures . Students can progress towards the Telecommunications Engineering Technician Associate degree .
First Semester
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Demonstrate the fundamental aspects of fall protection and rescue theory and practical application to tower safety practices for a competent worker .
Apply the basic principles of overhead tower construction including safe work habits , protective equipment and tower climbing techniques . Apply the fundamentals of cable accessories and carrier installation standards for a broad cross section of wireless construction .
Identify the basic fundamental elements of wireless technology relevant to tower installation including wireless networks , application , service and a basic technical overview of spectrum principles .
Apply the basic principles of electricity and safety standards in the Telecommunications industry . Demonstrate an ability to climb towers and work comfortably at heights . Demonstrate an ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team .
10-890-101 College 101 10-468-107 Utility Safety 10-451-100 Intro to Elec Tower Worker 10-451-101 Intro to Telecom Safety 10-451-102 Overhead Tower Line Const 1 10-451-103 Intro to Wireless Technologies 10-801-136 English Composition 1 Semester Total
Second Semester
10-451-104 Intro to Cable Acc / Standards 10-451-105 Telecommunications Electronics 10-413-350 CDL Preparation Training 10-451-106 Geomatics for Telecomm 10-451-107 Telecomm Project Data Collect 10-451-108 Telecomm Design-Field Princ . 10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A Semester Total
Total Credits
1 1 3 3 2 2 3
15.00
2 2 1 3 2 3 3 16.00
31.00
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-468-107 UTILITY SAFETY ... learn utility system safety terminology , de�nitions , and practices . De�ne safety responsibility , rules and regulations . Identify substation components ; demonstrate safe work procedures on a simulated energized system using testing tools . ( Corequisite : 10-468-106 , Introduction to Utilities ; 10-660-106 , DC 3 : Circuit Theorems ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-451-100 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL TOWER WORKER ... introduces basic principles of electricity , safety standards , and basic line worker tools . Students will also learn about electrical distribution systems and components , line installation , and maintenance applications .
10-451-101 INTRODUCTION TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SAFETY PROCEDURES ... introduces the fundamental aspects of fall protection and rescue theory as well as practical applications of tower safety practices . Students will also learn about fall hazards , protection regulations , use and assessment of full body harnesses , and energy absorbing lanyards .
10-451-102 OVERHEAD TOWER LINE CONSTRUCTION 1 ... introduces the basics of overhead power line construction , safe work practices , protective equipment , and climbing techniques . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-468-107 , Utility Safety ; 10-451-100 , Introduction to Electrical Tower Worker ; 10-451-101 , Introduction to Telecommunications Safety Procedures )
10-451-103 INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES ... introduces the fundamental elements of wireless technology relevant to tower installation including wireless networks and applications services as well as a basic technical overview of spectrum principals and characteristics . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-468-107 Utility Safety ; 10-451-100 Introduction to Electrical Tower Worker ; 10-451-101 Introduction to Telecommunications Safety Procedures )
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ... learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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