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Now accepting applications for the Telecommunications Apprenticeship Program.
For a list of requirements for this program, please click
here.
Applications will be accepted the first Tuesday of every month.
Application Hours: 8:00am - 11:30am & 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Telecommunications
 While
the Inside Wireman is installing the conduit and power feeders
on a project, the Installer/Technician is working beside the
Wireman, installing the network of low voltage cabling that
is used for video, voice and data or other low voltage signaling.
Most jobs are in buildings that are partially
or fully enclosed to protect from sun, wind and rain; these
installations are often installed before air conditioning, heat
or permanent light fixtures have been installed in the buildings.
Many jobs, however, are in existing buildings or offices; and
some work may be outside under varying weather conditions.
Backbone voice and data cables are routed between
the entrance facility, where communications signals enter a
building: to equipment rooms 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 as a result
of work performed by unqualified workers or those only partially
trained.
The Installer Technician 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
Installer Technician Craftsman takes pride in the work he or she performs.
The NJATC trains to TIA/EIA and other industry
Standards. The NJATC also partners with the major manufacturers
in the video, voice and data industry to assure training in
the latest technologies including training for manufacturers
warranted installs.
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- Plan and Initiate Projects
- Install Underground Voice or Data Circuit Feeders to Entrance Facilities
- Provide or Connect to the Grounding Electrode System
- Install Pathways and Spaces for Installation of Low Voltage Wiring
- Install, Test Certify and Troubleshoot Local Area Network (LAN) Cabling Systems
- Lay Out, Install and Verify Operation of Security and Access Control Systems
- Install Communications and Sound Distribution Systems
- Provide Testing, Analysis and Repair of Video, Voice and Data Systems; including Electronic Devices such as Gateways, Routers, Hubs, NIC Cards, Telephone Switches
- Prefabricate Systems, such as Telecommunications Racks, for Field Installation
- Work on other Sub-systems such as Communications, entertainment,
Environmental, Life Safety, Energy Management and Custom Lighting
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Telecommunications