Installation and Repair of Telecommunications Equipment

Code	5766
Diploma	DVS
Sector	Electrotechnology
Length of training	1800 hours
Approximate duration in months	18 months
Number of credits	120
Status	Program approved in 2002.

Program Objectives

To develop in the students the competencies required to integrate harmoniously into the school and work environments, to safely and efficiently practise the trade, to verify telecommunications circuits and to perform installation and repair tasks.

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
790-302	Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process	30	2
790-316	Verify a DC circuit	90	6
790-326	Verify an AC circuit	90	6
790-337	Verify a semiconductor circuit	105	7
790-342	Prevent health and safety violations	30	2
790-355	Verify a logic circuit	75	5
790-363	Verify an oscillator and filter circuit	45	3
790-375	Install cables	75	5
790-385	Verify a microprocessor circuit	75	5
790-394	Use a computer	60	4
790-406	Verify an amplitude modulation and a single sideband modulation circuit	90	6
790-415	Verify a frequency-, phase- and pulse-modulation circuit	75	5
790-424	Install fibre optic cables	60	4
790-435	Install antennas	75	5
790-442	Replace components	30	2
790-456	Install radio communications equipment	90	6
790-464	Install a repeater system	60	4
790-473	Repair wireless communication equipment	45	3
790-488	Install and configure intercom systems	120	8
790-495	Connect to a telephone network	75	5
790-505	Install and configure telephone systems	75	5
790-513	Repair wired communication equipment	45	3
790-526	Install cable distribution equipment	90	6
790-533	Repair cable distribution equipment	45	3
790-543	Install and configure cellular telephone systems	45	3
790-557	Enter the work force	105	7
		1800	120

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3)	632-306 ou (630-316)	-	-	MTH-4153-2 ou (MTH-4103-1)	563-414 ou 564-426 ou 565-426 ou (563-404) ou (564-406) ou (565-406)

Educational Organizations Offering the Program

Region

Region:

Schedule:

All

Day

Evening

Specifics:

Montréal

Legend

Places available
Admission by waiting list
Course full

Lester-B.-Pearson SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Pearson Electrotechnology Centre	TE250414		D	Apr. 14th, 2025
	TE250122		D	Jan. 22nd, 2025

Telecommunications Installation and Repair Worker

Telecommunications installation workers, often referred to as cable installation technicians, install, connect and configure cable carriage systems, telecommunication systems, radio systems or telephony systems. They examine different electronic circuits to ensure they are functioning and repair various telecommunication systems. This is a trade with excellent job prospects that requires independence, resourcefulness and attention to detail. A job as a telecommunications installation worker is suitable for people who are good with their hands, who enjoy solving problems and understanding electronic systems.