Program Overview:
The Outside Plant Technician micro-certificate is designed to help students gain experience as broadband outside plant technicians. Students will learn to install and splice copper and fiber optic cabling. Students will also have the opportunity to obtain the nationally recognized Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certificate through the Fiber Optic Association as part of the coursework. Students will be trained on heavy equipment, which includes bucket truck, derrick digger, and plow operation and maintenance.

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	Requirements
	Prefix/Num	Title	Info	CR	FA2019	SP2020

TEL 1204

Outside Plant I

4

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Provides an overview of the broadband telecommunications industry from an outside plant perspective. Uses a hands-on approach for skills required of an entry-level outside plant technician. Emphasis placed on terminology, splicing, safety, and testing of copper and fiber cabling.

TEL 1234

Outside Plant II

4

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Provides students with advanced hands-on instruction in outside plant technologies. Emphasis on terminology, splicing, safety, testing of copper and fiber cabling, and operation of heavy equipment. PREREQUISITE: TEL 1204 Outside Plant I.

Term Total

8

Program Total

8

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.