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The Telecommunication (VDV Installer) Technician installs the network of low voltage cabling that is used for video, voice and data or other low voltage signaling.
While most installations are in buildings that are partially or fully enclosed to protect from sun, wind and rain, these installations often occur before air conditioning, heat or permanent light fixtures have been installed in the buildings.
Backbone voice and data cables are routed between the entrance facility, where communications signals enter a building, to equipment and telephone rooms. Voice and data horizontal cables are routed between telephone or equipment rooms and individual workstations throughout the building.
Equipment rooms often contain energized equipment such as hubs, file servers or telephone switches. These devices are configured and connected to the communications network that serves the building and must not be interrupted.
The Telecommunication apprentice installs voice and data outlets at workstations. In addition, they install punch down blocks and cross connects in telephone rooms. These may be wall-mounted or rack-mounted and must be grouped and identified according to specific installation standards. Whether the work is in new construction or in existing office or manufacturing space, the IBEW-NECA craftsperson takes pride in the work he or she has and can performed.
Work & School
The Telecommunication program consists of 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 540 hours of classroom education. When the Telecommunication apprenticeship is completed, they will receive the completion certificate and be a Communication Technician.
Earn While You Learn
Apprentices in this program attend classes for one week at time and will work about 6 – 8 weeks in-between. The cost of books, modules and tuition for the semester are paid by the apprentice.
Apprentices receive structured pay raises as they complete satisfactory progress of on-the-job training and school hours.
Program Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for entry into the apprenticeship you MUST meet all the following requirements:
Age: Must be 18 years old or older to apply to our programs.
Documentation:
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- Driver’s License or Passport or State Issued Identification Card
- Social Security Number
- Birth Certificate
- High School Transcripts
- High School Diploma or GED (MUST HAVE COMPLETED One year Algebra or its equivalent with corresponding passing grade /credits).
***If you do not meet the Algebra Requirement needed to make application, you have a few options:
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- Take the NJATC Tech Math course and provide the documentation needed of having passed the course with a 75% or higher. The website for this class is: https://electricalorg/Learning/OnlineTechMath
- Take an Algebra class at a college of your choice, complete an adult education class/packet, or take an online class with an accredited institution. Please keep in mind that the school must be accredited by a State Education Agency, and you must receive a passing grade. Once completed, an official transcript/documentation must be submitted to receive completion of this requirement.
A COMPLETED application, proof of the above basic requirements (copies) must be uploaded with your application within thirty (30) days of the date the application was filled out.
**NOTICE** Our contractors’ jurisdiction covers the entire state of Utah, from Logan to St. George. You may be assigned to or rotated between any job within this jurisdiction. It is essential that you are willing and able to travel and work wherever the job requires.
Minimum requirements to apply to this program
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
- Must have completed one (1) full year of high school Algebra (or equivalent) with a passing grade/ credit OR one (1) quarter of college Algebra with a passing grade/ credit
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Apprentices work within the IBEW Local 354 jurisdiction which includes the whole state of Utah.