Apprenticeships

Your Gateway to a High-Tech Telecom Career

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President Scott Pulsipher

Launch Your Career
as a Fiber Optic Technician

Fiber Optic Technicians are the frontline experts responsible for installing and maintaining the backbone of modern connectivity. From mobile networks to enterprise data systems, this role requires a deep understanding of both copper and fiber-based cabling, termination, testing, and splicing. Through this competency-based apprenticeship, you’ll learn how to handle everything from inside plant systems to complex outside plant fiber installations.

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What You’ll Learn

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Jobsite Safety & Hazard Procedures

Learn how to follow site-specific safety plans, inspect and use PPE and lifts, and conduct lockout/tagout and hazard assessments before every job.

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Copper & Fiber Termination

Terminate CAT5/CAT3 jacks, patch panels, and IDC blocks. Install LC, SC, ST, MPO/MTP, and other fiber connectors on multi-mode and single-mode fiber.

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Diagnostics & Network Testing

Use OTDRs, tone sets, and voltmeters to troubleshoot fiber networks. Identify absorption, bending, and insertion losses across copper and fiber systems.



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Mechanical & Fusion Splicing

Perform mechanical and fusion splicing for all fiber types. Prepare closures, trays, and fiber cable for safe, accurate splice work.

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Project Reporting & Compliance

Complete detailed paperwork including timesheets, work orders, material logs, and job tracking in compliance with project standards.


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Why Choose This Program?

Step into one of the most in-demand roles in telecommunications. This program trains you on industry standards for copper and fiber systems, ensuring you’re job-ready to work in high-speed infrastructure and enterprise-level installations.

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 Competency-Based Curriculum

You move forward as you master skills—from fiber splicing to connector installation and network testing.

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Hands-On Fiber & Copper Training

Use OTDRs, Fluke testers, tone sets, and splicing tools in real-world installation environments.

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Industry Connections & Career Support

Get access to employers across telecom, data centers, and public infrastructure projects.

Note: These are U.S. Department of Labor–registered apprenticeship programs and are not affiliated with Learning Alliance’s licensed diploma programs.