Communication Technicians Apprenticeship
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What is a Communications
Technician?
What Is A Communications Technician?
Communications Technicians
will install cable systems, maintain and repair structured cabling
installations to meet the communication needs required to provide a wide range
of residential and commercial services in telephone service and computer
networks. Systems to be learned include: Voice - Telephone, modem, fax; Data -
Local, Metropolitan and Wide Area Networks; Video - Cable TV, closed circuit,
video-conferencing via ISDN.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age. There is no maximum age.
- Have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
- Have a valid driver’s license. Many employers require a
DMV printout showing a good driving record.
- Purchase tools and equipment (estimated cost $250.00)
Benefits
Communications Technician
Apprenticeship is sponsored jointly by the American Communications Contractors Association
(ACCA) and Communication Workers of America (CWA). As an employee and union
member the apprentice will have medical and dental coverage as well as
vacation, pension and 401K benefits available.
Program
To be an apprentice you
must first be employed by a signatory union employer. During your
apprenticeship you will work and attend related training classes, which will
include hands-on job-training tasks. On-the-job training and instruction will
enable you to become an installer able to meet BICSI certification and who
installs to the ANSI/TIA/EIA standards. Communications Technician is a career
step in the growing telecommunications installation profession.
Application Process
Applications are accepted
on an ongoing basis.
Contact information
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P.O. box
55458 |
Hayward |
CA |
94545 |
Bay Area |
NC |
(408)
947-0563 |
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Last revised: 1-16-03