Telecom Apprenticeship Occupations
Telecom Apprenticeship Occupations
Built by and for telecommunications employers, TIRAP is a competency-based apprenticeship aimed at growing the productivity of the workforce
The telecommunications industry faces a skills gap that poses serious obstacles to the nation’s ability to expand wireless broadband coverage in urban, suburban, and rural areas and to build 5G networks.
94% of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship program retain full-time employment, with an average salary of $70,000
There are several key components of a Registered Apprenticeship that differentiate it from other types of workplace training programs:
✓ Industry Led
✓ Industry Led
Programs are industry-vetted and approved to ensure alignment with industry standards and that apprentices are trained for highly-skilled, high-demand occupations.
Programs are industry-vetted and approved to ensure alignment with industry standards and that apprentices are trained for highly-skilled, high-demand occupations.
✓ Paid Job
✓ Paid Job
Registered Apprenticeships are jobs! Apprentices earn progressive wage as their skills and productivity increase.
Registered Apprenticeships are jobs! Apprentices earn progressive wage as their skills and productivity increase.
✓ Structured On-the-Job Learning/Mentorship
✓ Structured On-the-Job Learning/Mentorship
Programs provide structured on the-job training to prepare for a successful career, which includes instruction from an experienced mentor.
Programs provide structured on the-job training to prepare for a successful career, which includes instruction from an experienced mentor.
✓ Supplemental Education
✓ Supplemental Education
Apprentices are provided supplemental classroom education based on the employers unique training needs to ensure quality and success.
Apprentices are provided supplemental classroom education based on the employers unique training needs to ensure quality and success.
✓ Quality & Safety
✓ Quality & Safety
Apprentices are afforded worker protections while receiving rigorous training to equip them with the skills they need to succeed and the proper training and supervision they need to be safe.
Apprentices are afforded worker protections while receiving rigorous training to equip them with the skills they need to succeed and the proper training and supervision they need to be safe.
✓ Credentials
✓ Credentials
Apprentices earn a portable, nationally-recognized credential within their industry.
Apprentices earn a portable, nationally-recognized credential within their industry.
5G is expected to create 4.6 million new jobs in next fifteen years and we need to invest in training talent for these jobs in a timely manner.
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Telecommunication Tower Technician is a member of a crew performing general construction activities with an emphasis on tower system installation and maintenance and inspection of existing support structures used in the provision of essential telecommunication systems, including personal wireless communications, public safety communications, utility networks, and broadcasting.
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Telecommunications Tower Construction Lead (TCL) is a supervised member of a crew performing installation/erection, dismantling and/or Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) maintenance of Telecommunications support structures in accordance with IAW installation design drawings and/or written scopes of work (SOW). Work performed must comply with all applicable industry standards and best practices. The TCL is authorized to supervise Telecommunication Tower Apprentice /Telecommunication Tower Technician (TTA/TTT) level crew members during the OJL. The TCL may not act as a Competent Person for structure erection or dismantling during this phase of education/training unless deemed competent by the employer for the SOW. The TCL assists the Telecommunications Tower Construction Foreman (TCF) with successful completion of the SOW and may be assigned crew leadership duties.
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Telecommunications Tower Construction Foreman (TCF) is a supervisor of a crew performing installation, demolition, and/or maintenance on elevated structures in accordance with IAW installation design drawings and or written scopes of work. Work performed must comply with all applicable industry standards and best practices. The TCF is authorized to supervise Telecommunication Tower Apprentice/Telecommunication Tower Technician (TTA/TTT) and Telecommunications Tower Construction Lead (TCL) level crew members during the on-job-learning portion of their training.
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Telecommunications Tower Antenna & Line Lead (TAL) is a supervised member of a crew performing antenna and line installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities on structures in accordance with IAW installation design drawings and/or written scopes of work (SOW). Work performed must comply with all applicable industry standards and best practices. The TAL is authorized to supervise Telecommunication Tower Apprentice/Telecommunication Tower Technician (TTA/TTT) level crew members during the On-Job-Learning (OJL). The TAL may not act as a Competent Person for antenna and line install during this phase of education/training unless deemed competent by the employer for SOW. The TAL assists the Telecommunications Tower Antenna & Line Foreman (TAF) with successful completion of the SOW and may be assigned crew leadership duties.
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Telecommunications Tower Antenna & Line Foreman (TAF) is a supervisor of a crew performing antenna and line installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities on elevated structures in accordance with IAW installation design drawings and/or written scopes of work. Work performed must comply with all applicable industry standards and best practices. The TAF is authorized to supervise Telecommunications Tower Technician (TTT) and Telecommunications Tower Antenna & Line Lead (TAL) level crew members during the OJL portion of their training.
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Maintenance & Condition Assessment Lead (MCL) is a supervised member of a crew performing maintenance and condition assessments on antenna supporting structures in accordance with (IAW) ANSI/TIA 222 and/or owners engineering representative. The MCL is intended to cover assessment activities only and does not include any construction activities. Work performed must comply with all applicable industry standards and best practices. The MCL is authorized to supervise Telecommunication Tower Apprentice/Telecommunication Tower Technician (TTA/TTT) level crew members during the on-job-learning. The MCL may not act as a Competent Person for maintenance and condition assessments during this phase of education/training unless deemed competent by the employer for the scope of work (SOW). The MCL assists the Maintenance and Condition Foreman (MCF) with successful completion of the SOW and may be assigned crew leadership duties.
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Maintenance & Condition Assessment Foreman (MCF) is a supervisor of a crew performing maintenance and condition assessments on antenna supporting structures in accordance with IAW ANSI/TIA 222 and/or owners engineering representative. The MCF is intended to cover assessment activities only and does not include any construction activities. Work performed must comply with all applicable industry standards and best practices. The MCF is authorized to supervise Telecommunication Tower Apprentice/Telecommunication Tower Technician (TTA/TTT) and TIA Maintenance & Condition Assessment Lead (MCL) level crew members during the on-job-learning portion of their training.
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Wireless Technician is a member of a crew performing general installation, provisioning, maintenance, troubleshooting/fault isolation, and restoration activities of essential wireless systems used in the provision of essential telecommunication systems, including personal wireless communications, public safety communications, utility networks, and broadcasting.
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The Fiber Optic Technician (FOT) is a member of a crew performing installation, troubleshooting, termination, splicing, testing, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic cables of essential telecommunication systems, including personal wireless communications, public safety communications, utility networks, and broadcasting. The FOT performs their job duties inside and outside of homes and buildings.
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The Small Cell Technician installs, troubleshoots and tests small cell sites. Installation of small cell hardware and equipment for both aerial and underground locations.
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An In-Building Wireless Installation Technician (IBWIT) is a principal member of a deployment team responsible for creating an environment that delivers indoor cellular services to the occupants of a building through a layer of dedicated infrastructure. The IBWIT is expected to apply a fundamental knowledge of inbuilding installation practices, basic test equipment uses and safety principles to duties assigned.
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The Underground Utility Installer Technician (UUIT) is a member of a crew with skills in the construction and maintenance of underground or buried telecom utility systems. The UUIT will use skills such as underground utility location, fiber optic technology, and industry regulations as part of their daily work routine. In addition, the UUIT may be required to operate underground equipment.
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The Overhead Utility Installer Technician (OUIT) is a member of a crew with skills in the construction and maintenance of overhead telecom utility and broadband systems. Depending on the service provided, the OUIT will work with a wide variety of cabling, including fiber optic cable, as part of their daily work routine. In addition, the OUIT may be required to operate overhead equipment.
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The Telecommunications Utilities Foreman (TUF) is a supervisor of a crew performing buried & aerial line installation, maintenance and troubleshooting activities in accordance with installation design drawings and or written scopes of work.
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The Broadband Technician is a member of a crew that installs, operates, inspects, maintains, and services digital, cable and/or fiber-based high speed data equipment. The Broadband Technician c onducts safe and efficient operation and maintenance of various tools and equipment. At times, the Broadband Technician may need to troubleshoot and repair all cableand/or fiber related servic es and equipment as well as test equipment to adjust signal strength and ensure optimum reception. The technician may have direct, face-to-face contact with customers.
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The Central Office Installer is a member of a crew with the skills to install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headend. Additionally, they service or repair telephone, cable television, internet, and other communications equipment on customers’ property. They may also install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.
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We have a tremendous opportunity in the tech and telecom sector to create jobs, spur investment, and grow the economy for the benefit of all Americans.
Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr
We have a tremendous opportunity in the tech and telecom sector to create jobs, spur investment, and grow the economy for the benefit of all Americans.
Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr