Communication Technician

This program will train you to install, remove and repair Personal Computers (PCs), Local Area or Wide Area networks (LANs and WANs), consumer communication equipment, Private Branch Exchanges (PBXs) and specialized telecommunication equipment (e.g. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Digital Subscriber Lines (DSLs), cable modems).

You will also learn to maintain and repair various types of wireless LANs and cellular and point-to-point microwave systems, as well as troubleshoot and maintain Fibre Optic Transmission Systems (FOTS), cable and satellite television systems, and public/private/virtual networking equipment systems.

About the program     How to apply

Career Options

Communication technicians have traditionally been employed by large telecommunications and cable companies such as TELUS, Shaw and Bell Canada, as well as smaller companies that install, maintain, sell or lease telecommunications equipment. These smaller companies may subcontract to the larger telecommunications companies, or install private communications systems.

 

Where it can take you

Median Journeyman Salary

Starting Average
 
Industry Average (with experience)
 

Quick Facts

Outcome: Other
Delivery Options: Apprenticeship
International Applicants: Not accepted
Location: Edmonton and Area

Period descriptions

Fees & Expenses

Visit the Fees & Expenses section to find the costs for each period, including tuition, books, supplies, NAITSA and materials fees.

Entrance Requirements

Academic
All applicants are required to meet the following academic and subject prerequisites.

Non-Academic
This program has additional entrance requirements in addition to academic prerequisites.

Application Deadlines

All application deadlines, start dates and training schedules are posted on the Tradesecrets website.


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