Network & Systems Technologies
Telecommunications Technology Workforce Credit Certificate (5713)
The Telecommunications Technology vocational certificate program trains students to begin a career as a network/telecommunications cabling installer.

 

 

This program has been cancelled and is no longer available.

Please check with the Network Engineering Department located at the Advanced Technology Center for possible network cabling course offerings.

 
 

A new non-credit vocational certificate program has been created to prepare students for entry-level jobs as network cabling installers. Initially only the first 150-hour course (EER 0052 Telecommunications/Network Cabling Installation) of this program will be offered. It's all you will need to begin working as a cabling installer apprentice. The course begins with the C-TECH PREP certified training program and is taught at South campus. Check the college schedule for specific dates.

Steps to take this program.

  1. If you are not already an FCCJ student then complete a membership application at the enrollment services office on any campus.
  2. Complete the Vocational TABE Testing at any campus.
  3. Register for EER 0052.
    Note: If your TABE test scores are not satisfactory, you will be required to enroll in basic skills training before you can enroll in EER 0052.
  4. Purchase student supplies for the course.

Telecommunications Technology (5713)

Workforce Credit Certificate Program

This program provides an entry-level course in cabling installation and continuing education courses for a career in telecommunications. It takes the student through coursework and work experience as a cabling installer, repair and maintenance technician, infrastructure designer, and telecommunications project manager. After completing each course, students are expected to begin related work or take on new job responsibilities related to the course just completed. With that new work experience, students may then decide to take the next course in the program in order to gain additional skills needed for advancement toward the next stage in their telecommunications career.

Scores on the entry-level test determine whether students will be required to enroll in the following basic skills training for reading, mathematics, and language.
VPI 0100 Reading Skills
VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
VPI 0300 Language Skills

Course Number and Title Contact
Hours
EER 0052 Telecommunications/Network Cabling Installation 150
EER 0053 Telecommunications Repair and Maintenance 150
EER 0054 Telecommunications Design 150
EER 0055 Telecommunications Project Management 150
Total Contact Hours 600

Students in this program should be advised by the instructor or the program manger before enrolling in courses.


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