Telecommunications Installation and Maintenance
About
The Telecommunications Installation and Maintenance curriculum prepares individuals for jobs in the telecommunications industry. It provides fundamental training for new students and provides upgrade training for current employees of the telecommunications companies. Course work includes basic electricity, cable splicing, fiber optics, LAN-copper, cable fault location and repair, central office administration and other related topics. Emphasis is placed on hands-on installation and maintenance training. A graduate will be prepared to work in the telecommunication industry in outside plant operations, on central office equipment, and business communications equipment.
Potential Careers
The following occupational information is provided by www.nccareers.org and is subject to change. The occupations list is not an exhaustive list and may include careers that require higher levels of education than those provided at NCCCS colleges.
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
Avionics Technicians
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Coil Winders, Tapers and Finishers
Coin, Vending and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
Computer, Automated Teller and Office Machine Repairers
Electric Motor, Power Tool and Related Repairers
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation and Relay
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers and Repairers
Home Appliance Repairers
Installation, Maintenance and Repair Workers, Other
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Radio, Cellular and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
