Admission Criteria
Admission Criteria for Telecommunications
- Location: PTEC Clearwater Campus
- Scheduled: Full-time program - 7:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Dates: Contact pTec Clearwater
Admission Criteria
- Age required = 16 years minimum; not currently enrolled in high school
- Submit completed Application Form
- Take a TABE assessment
- Program full-day shadowing recommended; available Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday;
- hours 7:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- Review and verify that you are able to comply with all program essential functions
- Verify that you are available for employment in related field upon completion of program
Program Information
- High school diploma or GED required by a majority of employers
- Financial assistance available
- Meet all literacy requirements as measured by TABE—Reading 9.0, Math 9.0,
- Language 9.0 by the end of Occupational Completion Point C (600 hours)
- Maintain 80 percent for qualitative and quantitative components on grade reports to meet
- satisfactory progress standards
- Literacy requirements must be met for certificate of program completion
- Number of annual openings in Tampa Bay area: 68
- Completion and Placement rates N/A
- Employment Opportunities include the following employers:
- Brighthouse
- Knight Enterprises
- Knology
- Verizon
- RJE Telecom
- Average hourly wages --$11.72 (Starting)
Payments Required at the Bookstore:
- Pay a $15 non-refundable application processing fee
- Pay a $50 advanced deposit to hold a seat in the program
- Pay the tuition and lab fees for one fee period in full 10 days prior to start date
- Tuition: $429.75 for each 225-hour period
- Lab fees for this program each enrollment period: $50.00
Important—For Employment Only:
- Must have a good driving record
- No DUI’s or Points
- Must be able to pass Drug Test
- Clean Background – No Felony Convictions
Essential Job Functions: Telecommunications
- Math – Grade 9
- Language - Grade 9
- Reading - Grade 9
Mental/Cognitive Factors
- Read and comprehend written and verbal information
- Ability to see flat blueprints in a 3D form
- Ability to work on solutions to multiple problems at the same time
- Work with customers on a professional level
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 50 plus pounds
- Climb ladders from 3’ to 30’ high
- Be able to get around on uneven ground on worksites, climb stairs, ladders, lifts,walk in sand and mud
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Technical Skills
- Know and apply applicable codes and regulations
- Reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
- Receives and reviews work orders/requests to determine requirements
- Plans and schedules job accomplishment
- Requisition supplies and materials
- Maintains shop equipment, various activity records, and logs
Tools and Equipment
- Use of power and hand tools and any machinery of the specialty area
- Uses volt-ohm meter/ammeter
- Operates light truck or other motor vehicle
Working Conditions
- Exposed to outdoor weather
- Working at heights up to 30 feet
- Responds to calls for emergency repair
- Observes and tests malfunctioning unit to determine cause and prescribes corrective action
- Troubleshoots, adjusts, calibrates, repairs, and replaces electronic and electrical devices
- Install new cable systems
Contact pTec Clearwater for more information.
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