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:

Computer Specifications
You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows®-based 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

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

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
• Diagonal Cutters
• Needle Nose Pliers
• 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

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

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.

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.