A Telecommunication Installer-Technician installs, tests and certifies cabling for complicated network applications. Installers learn to route and terminate twisted and shielded twisted cable, coaxial, single and multi-mode fiber optic, as well as, telephone, video, fire alarm, nurse call and sound and security systems.

Apprentices should purchase the following tools to use throughout their training.

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  • Tool belt and pouch
  • 8" Crescent wrench
  • 6" Diagonal cutters
  • Curved claw hammer
  • Nut driver set (3/16"-9/16")
  • Category 5 wire strippers
  • Coax stripper (RG58/RG59/RG8/RG9)
  • D814 Automatic Impact Tool (with 110 & 66 blade)
  • 6-1/2" Channel lock
  • 10" Channel lock
  • Tape measure (10' or greater)
  • Phillips screwdriver (#0, #1, #2)
  • Straight blade screwdriver (1/8", 3/16", 1/4")
  • 9" Torpedo level
  • Hacksaw frame
  • Drywall saw
  • Coax crimping tool
  • Cable splicer's kit (holders, scissors, knife)
  • 6" Needle nose pliers
  • 9" Lineman's pliers
  • Flashlight
  • Volt/Ohm meter