Telecommunications Tower Technician, Certificate

Upon completion of a Certificate in Telecommunications Tower Technician, a student will be able to:

Science and Technology

• Understand and implement the fundamental aspects of fall protection and rescue theory and practical application to tower safety practices for a competent worker.
• Identify and apply the basic principles of overhead tower construction including safe work habits, protective equipment and tower climbing techniques.
• Identify, understand and apply the fundamentals of cable accessories and carrier installation standards for a broad cross section of wireless construction.
• Identify, understand, and discriminate among the basic fundamental elements of wireless technology relevant to tower installation including wireless networks, application, service and a basic technical overview of spectrum principles.
• Identify and apply the basic principles of electricity and safety standards. Choose and use basic tower installation tools at each job site.

Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Identify and apply the basic principles of overhead tower construction including safe work habits, protective equipment and tower climbing techniques.
• Identify, understand and apply the fundamentals of cable accessories and carrier installation standards for a broad cross section of wireless construction.
• Identify, understand, and discriminate among the basic fundamental elements of wireless technology relevant to tower installation including wireless networks, application, service and a basic technical overview of spectrum principles.
• Identify and apply the basic principles of electricity and safety standards. Choose and use basic tower installation tools at each job site.

Professionalism

• Uphold professional and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a respectful and positive manner.

Communication

• Demonstrate professional written and verbal skills.