Telecommunication Tower
Technician (TTT)

Telecommunication Tower Technician (TTT)

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Become a Telecommunication Tower Technician (TTT)

Want to help people, businesses and entire communities stay connected? Our Telecommunication Tower Technician (TTT) program helps prepare you to become an entry-level tower technician – working on high towers in the telecommunications industry. TTTs help connect America’s rural, unserved and underserved communities to broadband and high-speed communications services. It’s a growing field with many opportunities!

Our first priority is your safety, so you’ll learn the processes that will keep you safe, such as basic rigging and fall protection.

 

You’ll also learn principles of:

  • Electricity
  • Fiber optics
  • Wireless technology
  • Cell components
  • Antenna basics
  • Spectrum management

A student payment plan is available to those who qualify and job search assistance is available.

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For more information, contact CVCC Adult Education at:

aeinfo@cvccworks.edu

440.746.8230

Admission Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid government-issued ID

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Many opportunities exist, especially in Ohio. Many organizations are looking for TTTs and are offering
  • The first step is to complete the free, online application.
  • Once the application is completed, a member of our admissions team will contact you with next steps.
  • A high school diploma (or equivalent), or a GED
  • A valid, government-issued ID
  • The program is about 8 months, three days per week
  • Note: Saturday classes may be held in a different location

No. Enrollees are expected to be on time for each and every class as outlined for the program.

  • The current cost of the program is $3,999, making this program affordable
  • Payment plans are available to qualified enrollees
  • Text to come

Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans are available to those who qualify. Students are responsible for submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) . The FAFSA is reviewed and processed by the U.S. Department of Education. Other financial resources may be available to qualified candidates, including Veteran Affairs benefits, Ohio Means Jobs, and private loans. Please see our Financial Aid page for more information.

Certifications Earned:

  • OSHA 10 (10-14 hours)
  • CPR First Aid (4-6 hours)
  • Authorized Climber (16 hours)
  • Authorized Rescue (8 hours)
  • Qualified Rigger (8 hours)
  • RF Awareness (1 hour)
  • Capstan Hoist Operator (3 hours)
  • Lockout Tagout (1 hour)
  • Hazard Communication (1 hour)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens (1 hour)