Skills, Education and Experience
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Skills
- Interested in keeping current in technology
- Able to read and use diagrams/drawing
- Detail-oriented
- Physical strength and comfort with heights
- Preferably a driver’s licence
- Customer service skills
Education and Experience
Education and Experience
Telecommunications Line and Cable Workers
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a four-year telecommunications line and cable apprenticeship program or a combination of over three years work experience in the trade and some industry- related or other specialized courses or
- Completion of a two-year college program in electronics is usually required.
Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Telephone and switch network installers and repairers require completion of an apprenticeship program ranging from three to four years or a combination of over three years work experience in the trade and some high school, college, or industry related courses.
- Telecommunications equipment technicians usually require completion of a college electrical and electronics program and several months of on-the-job training or completion of a three- or four-year apprenticeship program.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Trade certification for telecommunication technicians is available, but voluntary, in British Columbia
In BC, professional designations are granted by the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC).
To become certified as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or Certified Technician (CTech), telecommunications technologists and technicians must:
- Apply for membership with ASTTBC.
- Have, in addition to academic requirements, a minimum of two years of appropriate level work experience, one of which must be Canadian experience at the level of certification being sought (technician or technologist).
- work experience must be verified by technical references who have knowledge of the applicant’s technical ability.
- Pass the Association’s Ethics and Professional Practice Examinations.
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Internationally Trained Telecommunication Professionals
Internationally Trained Telecommunication Professionals
Telecommunication Professionals who meet all the current academic criteria and experience requirements but lack Canadian work experience may apply for a “Provisional Membership” with ASTTBC.
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