Broadband Infrastructure Training Program

Man installing fiber optic on the side of a building.

Program Overview

The Broadband Infrastructure Training Program is a 215-clock hour certificate course funded through Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) - Franklin County as an initiative of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation to expand broadband access in Ohio. The course combines classroom, laboratory, and hands-on learning experiences to prepare students for careers such as fiber optic cable installer, broadband equipment installation technician, fiber optic splicing technician trainee, and broadband equipment troubleshooter.

Interested students must qualify through OMJ - Franklin County to be eligible for enrollment, which may be fully-funded. It is currently being delivered as customized training.

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Program Topics

Workplace Safety
Tools and Equipment
Industry Definitions and Standards
Cable Types and Uses
Wireless Systems
Network Systems
Testing Equipment
Conduit Bending
Cable Pulling
Employability Skills
Exam Preparation

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Certifications Earned

Certified Premises Cabling Technician (CPCT)
Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety
CPR/First Aid

Industry and Salary Information

Of course you want to know what the return of your investment is!

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage for telecommunications line installers and repairers is $64,640 ($29.98 per hour). With your newly acquired certifications, students can earn more and elevate within the industry faster than those with no training or experience. The top 10% in this industry make over $95,000!

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Program Details

This customized training program will span 12 weeks and provide students up to four certifications upon completion. In this program, students will learn:

How to use specialty broadband tools and test equipment,
Terminations for cable, phone, computer and network applications
Safe techniques for bucket trucks, ladders, highway safety, and confined work spaces
Broadband equipment installation for home, office, new construction, and more!

The Broadband Infrastructure Training program is approved by the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) and is brought to you by the 5G Section Partnership that consists of The Ohio State University, Columbus State University, Jobs and Family Services - Franklin County, and the Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation.