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. |