Fiber Optic Cable Installer DOL Registered PreApprenticeship Program, Employment Skills Training Program,

Prepare for a challenging, high-paying career as a telecommunications/network cable installer or technician with this 8-week program! You'll learn the basic skills and knowledge required of an entry-level installer/technician: - Fundamental principles of cabling for both copper and fiber optic systems -Standards and codes for telecommunications, transmission principles, installation, termination, testing, retrofitting, pathways and spaces, grounding, bonding and protection, fire stopping, and life safety and field coordination. -Operation of industry-related equipment (bucket truck, mini-excavator, etc). WHAT YOU GET - Training to become an entry-level cable installer. -Academic and field skills necessary for entry-level workers. -On-the-job safety training. -Training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), confined spaces, CPR/First Aid/AED, Flagger, and OSHA 10 safety. Students may also obtain their Class-A Commercial Driver's License (with an automatic restriction). -Resume and job interview assistance are available. -Job placement assistance is available. The course is 303 hours. Tower Climbing Certification course coming soon!

ABOUT THE JOB

Network Cable Installer, Cabling Technician, Network Cable Specialist, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installation of telecommunications/network cables including both copper and fiber optic systems.
• Operation of industry-related equipment such as bucket trucks and mini-excavators.
• Testing, retrofitting, and maintenance of installed cabling systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of fundamental principles of cabling for both copper and fiber optic systems.
• Knowledge of standards and codes for telecommunications, transmission principles, installation, termination, testing, retrofitting, pathways and spaces, grounding, bonding and protection, fire stopping, life safety and field coordination.
• Ability to operate industry-related equipment.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Class-A Commercial Learner Permit, DOT physical, DOT drug screen, work boots

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

BENEFITS

• Training to become an entry-level cable installer.
• Academic and field skills for entry-level workers.
• On-the-job safety training including GIS, confined spaces, CPR/First Aid/AED, Flagger, and OSHA 10 safety.
• Possibility to obtain Class-A Commercial Driver's License.
• Resume and job interview assistance.
• Job placement assistance.

PROGRAM COST

$190 per course. There are 2 courses.

OTHER

https://cfcc.edu/job-training/network-cable-installer/