Continuing Education: Certified Tower Technician Course

The Certified Tower Technician course prepares students for entry-level wireless tower technician level one positions. The certification consists of 120 hours of training in the following areas:

• Telecommunications Regulations and Standards
• Worksite Hazard Awareness
• Authorized Climber
• Rigging
• LTE Installation
• Basic Electricity
• First Aid/CPR
• OSHA-10

Students also participate in tower climb activities to incorporate skills learned in the classroom setting.

The next course date is April 29-May 11. Classes are held Monday-Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Aiken Technical College campus. This course is currently free for South Carolina residents. This course is also eligible to be covered by VA funding.

To register, contact Patricia Whitfield at whitfiep@atc.edu or (803) 508-7362.