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Low Voltage System Installer, TCC (LV21) Technical Certificate of Credit
Curriculum
Program prepares students with the entry level knowledge to enter the career field as a low voltage cable technician. Prepares students with the skills for installing, and maintaining low-voltage systems and cables including VoIP, small to large business phone systems, residential phones, v-mail systems and etc.
This program qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant.
Program Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will understand various aspects of the low voltage industry, particularly telecommunications. They will characterize analog and digital transmissions, assess signal principles such as attenuation and impedance matching, and troubleshoot copper cabling systems. Students will perform tests on copper cabling, locate and activate the main disconnect switch in the lab, compute resistor values, and explain resistor codes. Additionally, they will complete a 25-pair Cat5e termination lab on a 66 block and pass an exam on VOIP benefits and applications.
Careers: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Length of Program: 2 Terms
Gainful Employment Information| AY24 Curriculum: Students actively enrolled in the program during Fall 2024 and/or Spring 2025 will complete the courses listed below. Total program hours will be 20. | 20 |
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| ELCR 1003Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Theory
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None This course investigates the fundamental principles of electricity and provides an overview of fundamental electronics theory with an emphasis on practical applications. Topics include: basic electrical/electronics terminology; electromagnetic theory; direct and alternating currents; resistor, transistor, semiconductor and integrated circuit applications; and safety practices and procedures. |
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| TELE 2020Communication Cabling Installation
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2.5 Lab 2 - 3 Lab 3 – 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): COLL 1010 This course is designed for the entry-level telecommunications technicians who need to understand the industry and be proficient in the basic practices used in a structured cabling and installation environment. Topics include identification of industry structure, standards, codes and methodologies; media characteristics; preparation for installation, connectors, grounding and bonding, testing, pulling and termination of cable; cable splicing; fire stopping; administration; professionalism; selection and maintenance of tools; delivery and inventory of equipment; and interpretation of symbols and specifications. |
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| TELE 1160Fiber Optics Transmission Systems
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2.5 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 4.5 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None Introduces the fundamentals of fiber optics and explores the applications of fiber optics transmission systems. Laboratory exercises give students hands-on experience with fiber optic devices. Topics include: introduction to optical fiber principles, types of optical fiber, characteristics of optical fiber, factors contributing to fiber losses, fiber optic systems, installation and maintenance of fiber optic systems, fusion/quick connect splicing, and terminations. |
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| TELE 2090Voice Over IP Fundamentals
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): ELCR 2190 Co-requisite(s): None This course introduces the fundamentals of voice over IP (VoIP) telephony and technology, the infrastructure benefits and applications. Topics include Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN), telephony signaling and services, basics of Internet Protocol (IP), H.323, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), gateway protocols, and Quality of Service (QoS). |
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| TELE 2110Communication Platforms
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1.5 Lab 2 - 3 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): TELE 2020 This course is designed to give students an overview of the different types of communication platforms used primarily in inter-connects as well as the business systems component of service providers. Emphasis is placed on system features, installation, programming, and troubleshooting. |
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| Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | 3 |
| ELCR 2190Networking I [Ends Spring 2025]
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None Provides an introduction to networking technologies. Cover a wide range of material about networking, from careers in networking to local area networks, wide area networks, protocols, topologies, transmission media, and security. Focuses on operating network management systems and implementing the installation of networks. The course reviews cabling, connection schemes, the fundamentals of LAN and Wan technologies, TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, remote connectivity, and network maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include: media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support. |
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| CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 4 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None Introduces networking technologies and prepares students to take the CompTIA's broad-based, vendor independent networking certification exam, Network +. This course covers a wide range of material about networking, including local area networks, wide area networks, protocols, topologies, transmission media, and security. Focuses on operating network management systems, and implementing the installation of networks. It reviews cabling, connection schemes, the fundamentals of the LAN and WAN technologies, TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, remote connectivity, and network maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include: basic knowledge of networking technology, network media and topologies, network devices, network management, network tools and network security. |
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| AY25 Curriculum: Students enrolling in the program beginning Summer 2025 will complete the courses listed below. Total program hours will be 21. | 21 |
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| ELCR 1007Introduction to Electronics Assembly [Begins Summe
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Regular Lab – 2 Other Lab – 0 Total – 4 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None This course introduces Electronics and develops the basic skills necessary to perform work in the Electronics Technologyfield. Topics include: basic Electronic knowledge, safety practices, basic components, schematic symbols and drawings, anti-static grounding, soldering technology, connector technology, and basic math skills. |
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| TELE 2020Communication Cabling Installation
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2.5 Lab 2 - 3 Lab 3 – 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): COLL 1010 This course is designed for the entry-level telecommunications technicians who need to understand the industry and be proficient in the basic practices used in a structured cabling and installation environment. Topics include identification of industry structure, standards, codes and methodologies; media characteristics; preparation for installation, connectors, grounding and bonding, testing, pulling and termination of cable; cable splicing; fire stopping; administration; professionalism; selection and maintenance of tools; delivery and inventory of equipment; and interpretation of symbols and specifications. |
4 |
| TELE 1160Fiber Optics Transmission Systems
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2.5 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 4.5 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None Introduces the fundamentals of fiber optics and explores the applications of fiber optics transmission systems. Laboratory exercises give students hands-on experience with fiber optic devices. Topics include: introduction to optical fiber principles, types of optical fiber, characteristics of optical fiber, factors contributing to fiber losses, fiber optic systems, installation and maintenance of fiber optic systems, fusion/quick connect splicing, and terminations. |
4 |
| TELE 2090Voice Over IP Fundamentals
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): ELCR 2190 Co-requisite(s): None This course introduces the fundamentals of voice over IP (VoIP) telephony and technology, the infrastructure benefits and applications. Topics include Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN), telephony signaling and services, basics of Internet Protocol (IP), H.323, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), gateway protocols, and Quality of Service (QoS). |
3 |
| TELE 2110Communication Platforms
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1.5 Lab 2 - 3 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): TELE 2020 This course is designed to give students an overview of the different types of communication platforms used primarily in inter-connects as well as the business systems component of service providers. Emphasis is placed on system features, installation, programming, and troubleshooting. |
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| Select One: | 4 |
| ELCR 2195Networking I [Begins Summer 2025]
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture – 3 Regular Lab – 2 Other Lab – 0 Total – 5 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None Provides an introduction to networking technologies. Cover a wide range of material about networking, from careers in networking to local area networks, wide area networks, protocols, topologies, transmission media, and security. Focuses on operating network management systems and implementing the installation of networks. The course reviews cabling, connection schemes, the fundamentals of LAN and Wan technologies, TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, remote connectivity, and network maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include: media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class. |
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| CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 4 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None Introduces networking technologies and prepares students to take the CompTIA's broad-based, vendor independent networking certification exam, Network +. This course covers a wide range of material about networking, including local area networks, wide area networks, protocols, topologies, transmission media, and security. Focuses on operating network management systems, and implementing the installation of networks. It reviews cabling, connection schemes, the fundamentals of the LAN and WAN technologies, TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, remote connectivity, and network maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include: basic knowledge of networking technology, network media and topologies, network devices, network management, network tools and network security. |
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