Telecommunications Technician

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Instruction Sets
Your Telecommunications Technician Program consists of 13 Instruction Sets designed to take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you'll use in your new career.

Here's how it works
Your first Instruction Set will be sent immediately after your enrollment has been accepted. Other Instruction Sets will follow as you complete your exams, so that you will always have training materials to work with. Here is an overview of what you'll learn and the order in which you'll receive your lessons:

You will need access to a computer to complete this program. Penn Foster recommends the following computer specifications: IBM® compatible PC, with Pentium® IV or better processor, Microsoft® Windows® XP or later as the operating system with 512MB of Memory. You will also need access to the Internet and Microsoft® Office 2007 to complete portions of this program.

Instruction Set 1
- Learning Strategies
- Introduction to Telecommunications
Instruction Set 2
- The Nature of Electricity
- Insulators, Conductors, and Batteries
- Practical Exercise 1
- Learning Aids:
  - Component Color Code Wheel
  - Resistor Parts Kit
- Software:
  - Electronics Workbench^® Demo CD-ROM
Instruction Set 3
- Ohm’s Law and Circuit Analysis
- Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Capacitors and Inductors
- Practical Exercise 2
- Learning Aids:
  - Telephone Schematic
  - Ohm’s Law Parts Kit
- Equipment:
  - Analog VOM Meter
Instruction Set 4
- Alternating Current in Electronic Circuits
- Inductors in AC Circuits
- Capacitors in AC Circuits
- Transformers for Electronic and Other Applications
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Instruction Set 5

Experiments with DC Theory
Rectification and Basic Electronic Devices
Basic Semiconductor Components: Diodes
Basic Semiconductor Components: Transistors
Practical Exercise 3
Learning Aid:
- Semiconductor Parts Kit
Software:
- Electronics Workbench^® — Student Edition

Instruction Set 6
- Computer Applications in Telecommunications
- Experiments with Basic AC Theory
- Troubleshooting with Meters
- Using Basic Oscilloscopes
- Experiments with Electronic Measurement and Troubleshooting

Instruction Set 7
- Electronic Hardware
- Switching Devices
- Practical Exercise 4
- Equipment:
  - Soldering Station
  - Soldering Tools
  - Stanley^® Diagonal Cutters
  - Stanley^® Needle Nose Pliers
  - Stanley^® Long Nose Pliers
  - Wire Strippers
  - Soldering Practice Kit
Instruction Set 8
- Reactance and Impedance
- Resonant Circuits
- Applications and Troubleshooting
- Resonant Circuits
- Experiments with Resonant Circuits
- Practical Exercise 5
- Learning Aid:
  - Component Parts Kit
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Instruction Set 9
- Rectifiers and Power Supplies
- Amplifiers
- Oscillators
- Fiber-Optic and Optoelectronic Components
- Practical Exercise 6
- Learning Aid:
  - Introductory Fiber Optics Kit
Instruction Set 10
- Modulation and Detection Circuits
- Electronic Devices and Amplification
- Audio and R-F Circuits
- Oscillators, Feedback, and Waveform Generators
- Electronic Power-Supply Systems
- Practical Exercise 7
- Learning Aid:
  - Solder Evaluation Kit
Instruction Set 11
- Introduction to Telecommunications Technology
- Amplitude Modulation: Transmission
- Amplitude Modulation: Reception
- Single-Sideband Communications
- Frequency Modulation: Transmission
- Textbook:
  - Modern Electronic Communication
- Study Guide:
  - Telecommunications Technology, Part 1
Instruction Set 12
- Frequency Modulation: Reception
- Telephone Technology
- Communications Techniques
- Digital Communications: Coding Techniques and Transmission
- Network Communications
- Practical Exercise 8
- Learning Aids:
  - Telephone Connector Crimper Tool
  - Telephone Connector Parts Kit
- Study Guide:
  - Telecommunications Technology, Part 2
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Instruction Set 13
- Transmission Lines
- Wave Propagation and Antennas
- Waveguides and Radar
- Microwaves and Lasers
- Fiber Optics
- Study Guide:
  - Telecommunications Technology, Part 3
Graduation Set (Shipped when program requirements and financial obligations are met.)
- Work Experience Option
- Fluke^® Multimeter
- Xcelite^® Nut Driver and T-Handle Set
- Technician’s Tool Case

Online Library and Librarian
Students in Penn Foster Career School have access to an online library for use during their studies. Students can use this library to do the required research in the courses they complete or can use it for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and assist students in research activities during their studies with Penn Foster Career School.

We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

A High School Diploma or GED is required to enroll in this program.

Microsoft, Windows, and NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.

Electronics Workbench is a trademark of Interactive Image Technology, Ltd. registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.

Fluke is a trademark of John Fluke Manufacturing Company registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.

Stanley is a trademark of STANLEY TOOLS/Division of the Stanley Works registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.

Xcelite is a trademark of the Cooper Group registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.

IBM is a trademark registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.