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Telecommunications Technician

OUR TRAINING METHOD

Convenience
You can learn to be a Telecommunications Technician on your own time. That means:
  • You learn at home, at your convenience.
  • You don't have to quit your job.
  • You don't have to spend your time in classrooms or driving to and from school.
  • You can earn your Telecommunications Technician Career Diploma in as little as 18 months, or take longer if you wish.
  • You can learn online or through the mail, whichever you prefer.
  • You can choose to take your open-book exams online, by telephone, or mail.

No Experience Necessary
The Penn Foster Telecommunications Technician program is designed so even beginners learn quickly. You'll be amazed at how fast you learn with:

  • Step-by-step lessons written in plain English.
  • Plenty of illustrations, photos, and diagrams to make each concept perfectly clear.
  • Electronics Workbench® — Student Edition Software

Hands-On Training
You learn better when you learn by doing. That's why your program includes the following equipment at no additional cost:

  • Analog VOM Meter
  • Soldering Station
  • Soldering Tools
  • Stanley® Diagonal Cutters
  • Stanley® Needle Nose Pliers
  • Stanley® Long Nose Pliers
  • Wire Strippers
  • Fluke® Multimeter
  • Xcelite® Nut Driver and T-Handle Set

 

Instructor Support
Even though you're learning at home, our instructors are available if you need help. With Penn Foster Student Support Services, you can get help from instructors by e-mail, phone, and mail.


YOUR DIPLOMA

When you complete your program with an overall average of 70% or above and fulfill your financial obligation, you'll receive your diploma.

Your diploma is a symbol of your achievement and your ticket to success proving you've graduated from a nationally accredited school. Your diploma gives you the credentials you need to succeed in today's competitive job market.


THE GRADING SYSTEM

At the end of each study unit, you'll take an open-book exam. You can now take exams online, by phone, or by mail. Your examinations and projects will be graded on the following scale:

Lesson Grade (%) Letter Equivalent Rating
92-100 A Excellent
81-91 B Good
75-80 C Average
70-74 D Passing
Below 70 F Failing

An overall average of 70% or above is required to graduate and earn your Career Diploma.

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