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Telecommunications Tower Technician 1 - Certificate
Program Code 614512
The Telecommunications Tower Technician 1 Certificate is intended to provide students with the necessary theory and hands-on educational experience necessary to receive a job in the Telecommunications field . Students will learn safety , basic rigging and fall protection , principles of electricity , fiber optics , wireless technology , cell components , antenna basics , and spectrum management .
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This program is offered at :
Green Bay This program is eligible for Financial Aid
Program Outcomes
CURRICULUM
Academic Year 2022-2023
Curriculum : Studnets following the study plan below will complete the Telecommunications Tower Technician 1 certificate program in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester 10-468-107 |
Utility Safety |
1 |
10-451-100 |
Intro to Elec Tower Worker |
3 |
10-451-101 |
Intro to Telecom Safety |
3 |
10-451-102 |
Overhead Tower Line Const 1 |
2 |
10-451-103 |
Intro to Wireless Technologies |
2 |
Semester Total |
11 |
Second Semester |
10-451-104 |
Intro to Cable Acc / Standards |
2 |
10-451-105 |
Telecommunications Electronics |
2 |
10-413-350 |
CDL Preparation Training |
1 |
Semester Total |
5 |
TOTAL CREDITS 16
• 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 .
Course Descriptions
10-468-107 UTILITY SAFETY ... learn utility system safety terminology , definitions , and practices . Define 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 )
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 )
10-451-104 INTRODUCTION TO CABLE ACCESSORIES AND STANDARDS ... introduces the fundamentals and characteristics of cable accessories and carrier installation standards for a broad cross section of wireless construction . This includes communication cables , weather proofing , handling and support , grounding , and the components of cell systems .
10-451-105 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS ... introduces tower inspection and lighting vocabulary , why tower lighting is needed , identifying the most common types of tower lighting and troubleshooting for each type , understand maintenance and inspection issues , and gathering information on lighting systems and related problems . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-451-103 Introduction to Wireless Technologies )
10-413-350 CDL PREPARATION TRAINING ... this course is designed to prepare students for the Wisconsin Class A Commercial Drivers License ( CDL ) pre-trip inspection . Preparation will also be given for taking the State DOT written test including general knowledge , air brakes and combination vehicles . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Gas Utility Construction & Service , Electrical Power Distribution , or Telecommunications programs )
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