Program Description
The purpose of the Voice/Data Specialist technical certificate
is to provide training opportunities for persons to gain
entry-level employment in the field of convergent
telecommunications. Courses in the technical certificate provide
both classroom and hands-on learning in the areas of safety,
cable installation, grounding and bonding, standards and codes,
terminations and testing. The course also includes the
installation, programming and troubleshooting of small telephone
(Key systems), PBX and VoIP communication platforms. Cisco
networking fundamentals is a major component of the course.
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Length of Program
A total of 31 credit hours is required
for completion. A part-time student enrolled two nights a
week could complete this program in five quarters.
Campus Location
The Voice/Data Specialist Certificate
is offered on the Ben Hill-Irwin campus.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are able to seek full-time
employment with telecommunications service providers,
interconnect, and networking companies.
Entrance Requirements
Required Age: 16 years of age or older
Placement exam required.
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Curriculum
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| Course No. |
Title |
Credit
Hours |
| TEL 202 |
Preparation for BICSI
Apprentice Certification |
6 |
| TEL 108 |
Network Installation |
6 |
| TEL 211 |
Communication Platforms |
6 |
| TEL 122 |
PC Maintenance & Repair |
7 |
| CIS 2321 |
Introduction to LANs and
WANs |
6 |
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credit hours required: |
31 |
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Would you like to know
more?
For more information about the Voice/Data Specialist
technical certificate
program at ECTC, please let us know! You
can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.
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