Telecommunications Fiber Optic Engineering Technician - Technical Diploma
The Telecommunications Fiber Optic Engineering Technician Tech Diploma focuses on the design, theories, and hands-on installation of fiber optic and broadband networks. Find your own calling in the telecom industry by learning fiber optic splicing, fiber optic installation, fiber optic testing, project data collection with survey grade equipment in the field, computer aided drafting, and telecommunications project engineering and design principles. Experiencing both design and hands-on practices ensures a well-rounded education to succeed in all aspects of this extremely in-demand industry. Students can progress towards the Telecommunications Engineering Technician Associate degree.
Light up your career and the fiber optic industry
As a Telecom Fiber Optic Engineering Technician, you can choose your own adventure from working in the field, installing fiber optic cables, designing networks at a computer or a combination of it all. This program allows you to start your career after one year of studies, or progress your education with the Telecommunications Engineering Technician associate degree.
Program Costs & Financial Aid
See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Learn more about tuition and fees.
What are my courses?
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Telecom Fiber Optic Engineering Technician technical diploma in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Program Outcomes
- Implement utility system safety terminology, definitions, and practices. Define safety responsibility, rules and regulations
- Use skills, process, and understanding of basic surveying principles, instruments in the field, making computations, and generating computerized maps.
- Demonstrate experience consistent with projects in industry. Students will learn how to field buried cable projects to aerial projects and also learn industry equipment that operates on these projects.
- Execute different methods of data collection and data management for Telecommunications projects.
- Carry out data transfer from field collection and creating a product that a utility crew would use to place the communications facility
- Carry out splicing, testing, and troubleshooting a fiber optic network in real-world scenarios from the main distribution node to the end node.
- Discuss the differences between analog and data transmissions.
What careers are in my future?
What businesses hire graduates from this program?
The following employers hire NWTC graduates of this program:
- SRU Electric, Inc.
- Nsight
- Tilson Technology
- CCI Systems
- Red Tail Tower
- TowerMRL, Inc.
- Momentum Design, LLC
- Multimedia Communications & Engineering, Inc. (MCE)
- Stray Voltage, LLC
- DeBauche Communications Services
What else do I need to know about the program?
Industry Credentials
Students receive the OpTIC Path certification from the Fiber Broadband Association.
Related Programs
Telecommunications Engineering Technician - Associate Degree
Emerging Career
Telecommunications Fiber Optic Design - Certificate
Emerging Career- Online
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Classes wherever you have an internet connection.
- An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
- Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
- Day
- Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Evening
- Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
- Weekend
- A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
- Full-time
- 12 or more credits per term.
- Part-time
- Fewer than 12 credits per term.