Advanced Telephony 201 

This course is an advanced technical telecom training course for those seeking a telecom career. The course is designed to provide actual "hands-on" training for various telecom applications and systems in preparation for a career.

Course Length: Intense 3 Weeks, 2 Nights Weekly - 6:30PM to 9:30PM

Cost: $850.00  
Payable in advance of the class.

Tools Costs Approx: $225.00

Tools: Student is required to come to class with all the necessary tools of the trade.  See list below. Students may purchase tools, or borrow tools from a friend for the duration of the course.
Note: Student Must come to class with basic telecom tools by the Second session of class.

Prerequisite:  Telecom 101 or "In-Field" Experience. Applicant must satisfactorily pass a "quiz" to determine their knowledge of telephone installation prior to enrollment.

This Telecommunication Course is directed for those individuals who are seriously seeking employment as a preofessional telephone installer or wish to enhance their knowledge of telephone system installations.

This Course Does Not Offer:

A. Any promises of job placement or guaranties for employment in the telecommunications industry or;
B.  Certification by any telecommunications manufacturer, or local city governments.

 Student Basic Requirements

  1. Can speak and understand English

  2. Is not color blind

  3. Has hand dexterity and eye 
    coordination

  4. Have available "telecom tools" 
    (see tools below)

 Course Description: This "Hands-on" Training Course will discuss the various types of telephone systems used in the past 30 years, from 1A2 to digital systems now in use. 

Upon Successful completion of this course the student will learn and understand the following:

A: Review of Telephone System Types
1. Key
2. Hybrid
3. PBX
4. Centrex
B. Installing a Telephone System
1. Back board Preparation
2. Wiring/termination
3. Mounting the equipment
4. Cross connections
5. Testing
C.  Terminology
1. A review of terms and phrases used in 
    the industry
2. UCD; ACD; ARS; T-1
D.  Programming
1. Through a telephone terminal
2. Lap-top programming
3. Backing up your work
E.  Voice Mail Systems
1. Design and preparation
2. Installing
3. Programming
F.  Paging Systems
1. Types or Paging systems
    a. One-way
    b. Talk back
2. Planning
3. Installing
G.  Peripheral equipment
1. Service Observation Units
2. Ancilliary devises
H.  Becoming a Certified Installer
I. Owning your own interconnect company
1. Permits
2. Incorporating
3. Insurance
4. Liabilities & Responsibilities

 

Basic Hand Tools

Student is encouraged to obtain these tools prior to class

The following list of tools are required for this course. The student will learn the proper use and application of the various technical tools for the industry. These tools will be used in future courses and are important if the student desires to seek future employment. 

Most tools may be purchased locally through a hardware store or through a local Radio Shack®. There are "specialized" tools that must be purchased through the class or suppliers. These tools are marked with an *.

  1. *Handset, Telecom, $185-$370

  2. *Amplifier and Tone generator $110

  3. *Impact "D-914" tool $95

  4. Crimping tools for Modular ends $60

  5. *Staple gun (T-25) $45

  6. Screw Drivers (6" common & Phillips)
    Approx. $15

  7. Multi-meter (Ohm's scale; ac/dc) $10-$45

  8. *Probe-Pic $7

  9. Tool Case

 

Class registration is strictly limited per session. All fees must be paid in advance prior to commencement of class.

Cancellations: You must cancel two (2) days prior to the start of the class. If cancellation is received any later, or before the first class, you will be responsible for 25% of the course fee.

No "Partial" Refunds After the First Class!

Many students have successfully completed this course and have gone as far as owning their own interconnect company. 

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