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    • Jul 12, 2022

TELECOMMUNICATIONS & DATA NETWORK TECHNICIAN Apprenticeship


TELECOMMUNICATIONS & DATA NETWORK TECHNICIAN Apprenticeship (Higher Certificate in Engineering in Telecommunications and Data Network Engineering)


KTL are delighted to offer this apprenticeship scheme in conjunction with TU Dublin. Apprentices who successfully complete the program will be awarded a Higher Certificate in Engineering in Telecommunications and Data Network Engineering (Level 6). The program will be delivered over two years, involving both off-the-job and on-the-job phases, developing subject matter expertise and investigating industry wide standards.


PRORAMME OVERVIEW

Qualification: Higher Certificate in Engineering in Telecommunications and Data Network Engineering (Level 6)


At the completion of the new Apprenticeship Programme, the apprentice will receive a QQI accredited Higher Certificate in Telecommunications and Data Network Engineering which will be a nationally recognised qualification. This award will ensure that the holder has proficiency as a Field Technician in the discipline.


The apprenticeship in Telecommunications and Data Network Engineering involves a 24 month apprenticeship contract with an employer which incorporates both on-the-job and off-the-job elements.


Over the lifetime of the apprenticeship a total of eight blocks, each of two weeks duration, will be spent attending class and practical laboratories at TU Dublin.


In addition during the on-the-job elements a significant period of time will be spent in the form of work based learning with the employer in order to complete the Programme modules.


Four modules will be completed in year 1 and four in year 2.


MODULES YEAR 1:


Semester 1 (Beg of Jan to early June):

· Telecommunications Technology & Service Restoration

· Network Installation, Health & Safety


Semester 2 (Mid Sept to Mid Dec):

· Electrical Principles

· Customer Service


MODULES YEAR 2:


Semester 3 (Beg of Jan to early June):

· Broadband & Wireless Skills

· Optic Fibre Installation


Semester 4 (Mid Sept to Mid Dec):

· Optic Fibre Maintenance & Commissioning

· Personal & Professional Development



Who is the programme suited to?

People seeking skilled employment often face a challenge that relevant work experience is a prerequisite for many jobs. But for many people, including school leavers, it is difficult to gain the required experience without being in the workplace.


An apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for entry or advancement into a particular skilled career field.


This two-year programme was developed in collaboration with the telecommunications industry and is designed to take a low skills entry level position to full occupational proficiency.


The telecommunications industry currently has an overarching need for technicians and this programme will help satisfy the need for the availability of highly skilled technical employees for on-going network deployment projects.



Closing date for applications: 18/12/20



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