Telecommunications Tower Technician 1 Certificate

10-468-107 UTILITY SAFETY ...learn utility system safety terminology, definitions, and practices. Define safety responsibility, rules and regulations. Identify substation components; demonstrate safe work procedures on a simulated energized system using testing tools. (Corequisite: 10-468-106, Introduction to Utilities; 10-660-106, DC 3: Circuit Theorems)

10-451-100 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL TOWER WORKER ...introduces basic principles of electricity, safety standards, and basic line worker tools. Students will also learn about electrical distribution systems and components, line installation, and maintenance applications.

10-451-101 INTRODUCTION TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SAFETY PROCEDURES ...introduces the fundamental aspects of fall protection and rescue theory as well as practical applications of tower safety practices. Students will also learn about fall hazards, protection regulations, use and assessment of full body harnesses, and energy absorbing lanyards.

10-451-102 OVERHEAD TOWER LINE CONSTRUCTION 1 ...introduces the basics of overhead power line construction, safe work practices, protective equipment, and climbing techniques. (Pre-Requisite: 10-468-107, Utility Safety; 10-451-100, Introduction to Electrical Tower Worker; 10-451-101, Introduction to Telecommunications Safety Procedures)

10-451-103 INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES ...introduces the fundamental elements of wireless technology relevant to tower installation including wireless networks and applications services as well as a basic technical overview of spectrum principals and characteristics. (Pre-Requisite: 10-468-107 Utility Safety; 10-451-100 Introduction to Electrical Tower Worker; 10-451-101 Introduction to Telecommunications Safety Procedures)

10-451-104 INTRODUCTION TO CABLE ACCESSORIES AND STANDARDS ...introduces the fundamentals and characteristics of cable accessories and carrier installation standards for a broad cross section of wireless construction. This includes communication cables, weather proofing, handling and support, grounding, and the components of cell systems.

10-451-105 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS ...introduces tower inspection and lighting vocabulary, why tower lighting is needed, identifying the most common types of tower lighting and troubleshooting for each type, understand maintenance and inspection issues, and gathering information on lighting systems and related problems. (Pre-Requisite: 10-451-103 Introduction to Wireless Technologies)

10-458-100 CDL LICENSE TRAINING ...this course is designed to prepare students for the Wisconsin Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) pre-trip inspection, air brake and skills test. Preparation will also be given for taking the State DOT written test including general knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicles.