The Telecommunications Technician Program consists of courses from basic electronic concepts and safety to courses in modern communication systems and telecommunication licensing. The emphasis of this program is on modern digital high-speed communication. It is designed to prepare students for employment as technicians in the wired and wireless communication of electronic information.

Recommended High School Preparation: Courses in electricity, electronics, English, algebra, physics, chemistry, and computers.

Program Costs: In addition to the normal student expenses (for textbooks, personal equipment, and supplies), a laboratory materials fee may be required. Students will be responsible for providing some electronic parts and purchasing a basic electronics tool kit, which is available from the Department. For specific class-required materials and texts, check with the electronics faculty or the College Store. These fees may vary each semester. If these fees create a financial burden, students should consult the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ demonstrate safe work practices for telecommunication equipment.

✔ demonstrate the proper use of basic telecommunication test equipment to include digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal sources.

✔ use a standard schematic diagram of a telecommunication system to identify and test its parts.

✔ explain common telecommunication terminology.

✔ estimate telecommunication system circuit performance using mathematical tools.

✔ analyze and compare calculated telecommunication system circuit performance to actual performance.

✔ measure common telecommunication system circuit parameters using appropriate test equipment.

✔ set up and install basic telecommunication equipment.

✔ design proper preventive maintenance, calibration, and system testing procedures for telecommunication equipment.

✔ perform proper preventive maintenance, calibration, and system testing on telecommunication equipment.

✔ diagnose common telecommunication system failures down to the source of the problem.

✔ solve telecommunication system problems by replacing failed parts.

✔ install, operate, and maintain modern control equipment such Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

✔ examine and evaluate telecommunication systems according to FCC rules and regulations.