TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN (Alternate Title: Broadband Technician)

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National (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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OJT hours

Project Layout & Planning

500

Reading and Interpreting blueprints and specifications; Job site coordination; Layout telecommunication cable systems.

Underground Installations

200

Trenching and ditch digging; Direct burial; Installing telecommunication grounding systems.

Routing Cable

300

Fastening and support; Protective sleeves and nipples.

Testing, Certifying & Troubleshooting LAN Systems

500

Checking circuit continuity; Identifying faults; Certifying system operation; System repair; Ground verification.

Security System Installation

700

Blueprint and specification interpretation; Layout; Box circuit installation; termination; and testing.

Installing Communication and Sound Systems

600

Blueprint and specification interpretation; Layout; Installing telecommunication panels and network devices; Circuit installation; Terminations; and testing.

Installing Networking Telecommunication Wire and Cables

1.2K

Installing and networking between buildings; Wiring large and small campus systems; Installing backbones; Installing horizontals; installing cross connects and interconnects.

Terminating Wires and Cables

Bundled cable; Shielded cable; Unshielded cable; Optical fiber cable; Twisted pair; and Coaxial cable.

Splicing Wires and Cables

300

Optical fiber cable; Shielded and unshielded twisted pair; coaxial cable.

Installing CCTV and Video Distribution Systems

600

Installing cameras and lenses; Installing DVRs; Installing monitors; Installing video switching equipment; System layout; Terminations and testing; Installing video amplifiers.

System Commissioning

500

Local area network (switches and routers); Fire Alarm systems; CCTV systems; Security systems; Nurse Call systems; Access control systems; Building automation.

Project Service and Troubleshooting