Working at Heights

Tower Technician Training

Designed by industry experts, our Tower Technician Training is the most extensive course of its kind in North America.  It contains eight (8) learning modules that help develop both technical tower competencies, as well as tower climbing and rescue skills. Upon successful completion, workers will be prepared for a career as a tower technician.

Course Breakdown

The three week Tower Technician Training is ideal for workers who wish to start a career as a telecom technician. It provides a solid foundation in the most important concepts required for developing competent tower technicians.

Prerequisite

None

Duration

8 hours

Maximum Participants

8

Objectives of the training

  • Main components of telecommunications infrastructure
  • Tower site hazards and control methods
  • PPE and fall protection systems & equipment

 

Prerequisite

01. Introduction to telecommunications

Duration

32 hours

Maximum Participants

8

Objectives of the training

  • Tower Fall Protection regulations and standards
  • Tower Fall Protection and rescue systems and equipment
  • Tower Rescue methods: pickoff, off-system, messenger
  • Climbing and descending a tower
Prerequisite

02. Tower Fall Protection and Rescue

Duration

16 hours

Maximum Participants

8

Objectives of the training

  • Safety factor, working load limit, etc.
  • Rigging plan classifications
  • Principles of mechanical advantage for capstan hoisting
  • Angle calculation, capacity and use of pulleys and taglines
  • Sling angle, block angle, and tag line angle force
  • Capstan hoisting and signaling
Prerequisite

01. Introduction to telecommunications

Duration

16 hours

Maximum Participants

8

Objectives of the training

  • Hoisting and positioning of radios and antennas
  • Installation of RF cables and RF jumpers
  • Tie wraps, JMA tool kits, torque wrenches, etc.
  • Antennas, equipment, cables, tower shelter
Prerequisite

01. Introduction to telecommunications

Duration

16 hours

Maximum Participants

8

Objectives of the training

  • DC box installation
  • Connection of DC trunk to DC box
  • Preparation of DC and FO jumpers; jumper clip assembly
Prerequisite

05. Telecom Tools, Equipment & Hardware – Part II

Duration

16 hours

Maximum Participants

8

Objectives of the training

  • Installation of grounding rods and grounding wires
  • Connection of grounding rods and grounding wires
  • Lightning rod installation
  • Cable connection and wiring
Prerequisite

06. Telecom Grounding (MALT), 02. Tower Fall Protection and Rescue

Duration

8 hours

Maximum Participants

8

Objectives of the training

  • Confined space standards and regulations
  • Calibration and use of multi-gas detector
  • Ventilation systems
  • Monopole evacuation and rescue (WAH x Conf. spaces)
Prerequisite

07. Monopole Rescue

Duration

40 hours

Maximum Participants

8

Objectives of the training

  • Installation of radios and antennas
  • Installation of RF, DC, and FO jumpers
  • Installation of RET cables
  • Preparation, installation, and connection of telecom components and hardware
Contact

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consultation

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Industries that regularly seek our training programs

  • Telecom
  • Renewables
  • Rail
  • Construction
  • Government
  • Firefighters
  • Food & beverage
  • Port
  • Entertainment
  • Engineering

Our state-of-the-art training center

Our company specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for working at heights and confined spaces, ensuring the safety and efficiency of our clients’ operations. With our expert team and state-of-the-art equipment, we offer a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each project.

Training Center

Helmet Wall

Ladder Slider

Ladder Wall

Monopole

Classroom

Cantine