What is the Telecom/CATV Installer Technician Apprenticeship Program?

The Telecom/CATV Installer Technician Apprenticeship Program is designed to train apprentices to become JOURNEYWORKER SPECIALTY ELECTRICIANS who will take their State of Hawaii EJS license (low-voltage less than 50 volts) examinations upon program completion.

How long is the program?

The Telecom/CATV Installer Technician Apprenticeship Program consists of 6,000 hours (approximately 3 years) of on-the-job training supplemented by 480 hours of related classroom instruction.

What is the application process?

Applications are open online under our Recruitment tab. Complete an application and upload all required documents. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be notified of an aptitude testing date. If you pass the aptitude test, you will be scheduled for an oral interview and placed on the Pool-of-Eligible. Qualified candidates will be drawn from the Pool-of-Eligible in order of ranking on an as-needed basis.

How often is recruitment?

Recruitment is done on an as-needed basis which could be open (rolling) or limited to a specific period of time. 

Scope of Work

Many of the work processes of the Installer Technician are listed below. There are many systems that utilize low voltage video, voice or data signals. Not all Installer Technicians work on all systems. However, properly trained Installer Technicians can work on a variety of types of systems, including systems for video, voice and data.

  • 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, Terminate and Test Wires and Cables, both Copper and Fiber-Optic

  • 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, etc.

  • 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.

     

Minimum Requirements

  • Age 18+

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Show evidence of successful completion of one full-year of high school Algebra 1 or higher or successful completion of the on-line NJATC Tech Math Course (SkillsPrep.org Online Learning System).

  • Pass the industry aptitude test to qualify for oral interview.

  • Must be capably fit to perform the duties of the trade.

  • Must be a United States citizen to work on U.S. Military Bases. 

 

Term of Apprenticeship

The Telecom/CATV Apprenticeship Program consists of 6,000 hours (approximately 3 years) of on-the-job training supplemented by 480 hours of related classroom instruction.

 

Apprentice Step/Period

Wages based on percentage of Journeyworker Rate.  *Actual wage is subject to differences due to Collective Bargaining Agreements.

1st Step    (0 – 1000 Hrs)           60%

2nd Step   (1001 – 2000 Hrs)     65%

3rd Step    (2001 – 3000 Hrs)     70%

4th Step    (3001 – 4000 Hrs)     75%

5th Step    (4001 – 5000 Hrs)     80%

6th Step    (5001 – 6000 Hrs)     90%