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Telecommunications/Radio Systems Technician


Location(s):  Regina   

Telecommunications/Radio Systems Technician is an advanced certificate program. It provides a practical and analytical approach to most phases of the telecommunication and radio-satellite communications industry.

The Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists' (CCTT) Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) accredits the program at the Technician level.

You will learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install digital and analog radios, PABX systems, ADSL, ISDN, ATM, Frame Relay and SONET, and receive an introduction to VOIP phones and equipment. You will receive training in fiber optic splicing and testing. You will also learn how to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mobile radio, cellular telephone, consumer and commercial satellite receiver systems, and television and cable distribution systems. You will also study antenna theory and operation.

Length: 22 weeks

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Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

  • telecommunications systems installation

  • satellite communications equipment installation repair

  • design

  • entrepreneurship

  • fiber optics

  • maintenance

  • design

  • construction

  • research

  • technical sales

  • technical support

  • quality control


For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at the campus nearest you.

Program Details

Start Date(s): May

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Admission Requirements



Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through a special admission assessment. Interested individuals should still apply. Applicants are automatically considered for special admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met. Refer to the ACCUPLACER© cut scores and Post Secondary Success Requirements for this program below, and review additional details concerning Special Admission.



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Post-Secondary Success

Post-Secondary Success Requirements
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Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

Tuition and Fees

  • For complete details on tuition and fees for this program, click here to access the SIAST campus Tuition and Fee Schedules.

Learning Method(s)

SIAST offers a variety of learning methods for course delivery. The following learning methods are available for some of the courses in this program.
      Classroom

Please refer to the course descriptions for course specific learning methods.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Availability

SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.



Transfer Credit

Many SIAST students benefit from transferring credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit from or to another college or university. To learn more, visit our transfer credit web page.



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    • You will learn the different network topologies, media types, protocols, network services, WAN technologies, security protocols and 802 standards. You will review different network implementation, support and troubleshooting tools. The course will help you prepare to write the CompTIA Network+ exam.

    3.0 Credit Units
    45.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • ELEC 118  Power Plant Systems and Maintenance

    • You will study typical power plant set-ups and the maintenance required to ensure the back-up equipment is ready to function in the event of a commercial power supply disruption.

    1.0 Credit Units
    15.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • ELTR 113  Electronic Telecommunication Principles 1

    • You will become familiar with the relationship between spectrum bandwidth and information. You will also learn special techniques and coded digital communications.

    4.0 Credit Units
    60.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • ELTR 114  Electronic Telecommunication Principles 2

    • You will study the characteristics and applications of transmission lines and antennas. You will also study the principles of a fiber optic communication system.

    2.0 Credit Units
    25.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • ELTR 148  Electronic Communication Principles 1

    • You will study noise concepts, amplitude modulation (AM) and single sideband (SSB) communications. You will also learn the fundamentals of amplitude modulation (AM).

    3.0 Credit Units
    45.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • ELTR 149  Electronic Communication Principles 2

    • You will study and analyze frequency modulation (FM) transmission, generation and reception. You will use a spectrum analyzer.

    3.0 Credit Units
    45.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 148 Minimum Grade of 60

  • RADI 100  Microwave Radio Systems

    • The course provides an introduction to in-depth learning, testing and analyzing a microwave radio system. The course content includes microwave system theory and allows you to perform hands-on typical tests on radio systems.

    3.0 Credit Units
    40.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Prerequisites:
    TELE 101 Minimum Grade of 60

  • SHOP 108  Systems Installations

    • You will apply installation principles for commercial and residential systems focusing on fiber, coaxial cable and twisted pair termination and cabling. You will practice hands on troubleshooting. The course emphasizes safe use of tools, ladders and test equipment.

    5.0 Credit Units
    75.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Prerequisites:
    CNET 107 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

  • TELE 101  Telecommunication Fundamentals

    • In this course your studies will focus on telephone systems. You will study signal characteristics, subscriber loops, transmission media and digital carriers.

    1.0 Credit Units
    20.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 114 Minimum Grade of 60

  • TELE 102  Voice Frequency Equipment

    • Your studies will focus on cable characteristics while transmitting voice and line frequencies. You will study cable types used as a transmission medium, frequency response test, equalizer effects, noise tests and return loss measurements.

    2.0 Credit Units
    30.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • TELE 103  Switching Concepts

    • You will study the switching concepts used when establishing a connection between the transmit end (calling end) and receiving end (called end). The course content includes signaling, Lucent-based digital switching, Digital Multiplex System (DMS) based switching, Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) theory and programming, and an introduction to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

    4.0 Credit Units
    60.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 114 Minimum Grade of 60

  • TELE 104  ISDN, ATM and Broadband Transmission

    • Your studies will focus on the theory related to Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDN), Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), Frame Relay, and Ethernet and Broadband transmission.

    3.0 Credit Units
    40.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 114 Minimum Grade of 60

  • TELE 105  Digital Telecommunication Systems 1

    • You will learn how to operate a digital channel bank, an intelligent digital multiplexer and a PCM carrier system.

    3.0 Credit Units
    40.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Prerequisites:
    TELE 101 Minimum Grade of 60

  • TELE 106  Digital Telecommunication Systems 2

    • You will gain practical experience with fiber optic splicing and measurements. You will also study and troubleshoot an asynchronous fiber multiplexer.

    4.0 Credit Units
    60.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Prerequisites:
    TELE 105 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

  • TELE 107  Digital Telecommunication Systems 3

    • You will learn and perform tests on a SONET multiplexer. You will maintain a GPS primary reference source.

    4.0 Credit Units
    60.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Prerequisites:
    TELE 106 Minimum Grade of 60

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