Sussex County

Certified Broadband Training Programs–Grounding and Bonding: Copper Systems

Provided by C-Tech

Grounding & Bonding provides additional skill sets that give students a complete understanding of external and internal connectivity of data, voice and video systems. Students are trained to properly interpret the National Electric Code, as well as the responsibilities of the technician to correctly ground and bond a connectivity system. In this 10 hour course, students are taught to connect a building’s grounding infrastructure, ensuring both life safety and maximum system performance. By the end of this course, students will have the knowledge to correctly install primary and secondary protection devices on telecommunications lines and understand all responsibilities of electrical and telecommunications technicians. As with all the C-Tech programs, students who successfully complete this course will receive an Industry Recognized Certification better preparing them to enter the workforce. Additionally, students will also receive Continuing Education Credits which transform an entry-level job into a full career pathway. Each Industry Recognized Certification program has been reviewed by one or more leading manufacturers or suppliers for content and applicability.

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Program Information

  • Offerings: Telecommunications Technician Training
  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: No
  • Duration: 10 hours
  • In-Person/Virtual: N/A
  • Category: Workforce Training

Occupation Details - Telecommunications Technicians

  • Median Salary: $62,350
  • Median Hourly Pay: $29.98
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 276,500
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): -3%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): -7,400
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - C-Tech

C-Tech’s training programs are designed to excite students through hands-on engagement while preparing them for the workforce. Their turnkey training model provides instructors with a pre-written curriculum, lesson plans, interactive workstations, and professional development training.

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