About Telecommunications & Fiber Optics Technician

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology & Communication career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to fundamentals of telecommunications systems, fiber optic cable installation and maintenance, network infrastructure design, wired and wireless signal transmission principles and technologies, and troubleshooting techniques for copper-based and fiber-based systems, as well as wireless systems.

Students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and equipment, learn to interpret technical diagrams and specifications, and develop skills in project management and customer service. This program is offered with hands-on, traditional instruction.

The mission of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the telecommunications industry.


Program Structure

Dual Enrollment is available for high school students. View the Dual Enrollment at OTC video playlist.

Additional Program Details

 

Program Structure Details

Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Telecommunications and Fiber Optics Technician program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four occupational completion points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 9 Mathematics and Reading and Language Arts.

Industry Certification/Licensure

• ETA Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)
• OSHA 10

Program Cost

*Subject to change

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