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BICSI Apprentice
Certification Preparation
Technical Certificate of Credit






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Program Description

This certificate program provides telecommunications professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to sit for the Level 1 BICSI certification exam. Certification requires a proctored written and hands-on exam administered by certified and licensed organizations. Topics include identification of industry structure, standards, codes, and methodologies; media characteristics; preparation for installation, retrofits and upgrades; connectors, grounding and bonding; cable pulling and termination; cable splicing and testing; fire stopping; administration; professionalism, selection and maintenance of tools; delivery and inventory of equipment; and interpretation of symbols and specifications.

Length of Program

A minimum of 18 credit hours is required for program completion. A full-time student can complete this certificate within one quarter. A part-time student can complete this certificate in three quarters.

Campus Location

The BICSI Apprentice Certification Preparaion technical certificate of credit is offered on the Ben Hill-Irwin campus.
 

Employment Opportunities

BICSI certification is an industry certification that can provide professionals in the telecommunications field with valuable nationally recognized credentials.
 

Entrance Requirements
Required Age: 16 years of age or older
Placement exam required.

  

Curriculum
 
Course No. Title Credit Hours
TEL 106 Fundamental Telephony Skills 6
TEL 107 Cable Installations 6
TEL 202 Preparation for BICSI Apprentice Certification 6
 
Total credit hours required: 18

Would you like to know more?
For more information about the BICSI Apprentice Certification Preparation technical certificate program at ECTC, please let us know!  You can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.
(229)468-2040 or 1(800)575-0567
info@eastcentraltech.edu

 
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