Diplôme d’Études Professionnelles (DEP)
Among the top 50
According to a recent article in “Joboom”, Les Metiers de la Formation Professionnelle, this program is ranked among the top 50 professional vocational programs when it comes to job opportunities in the province of Quebec. The field of telecommunications is in constant evolution with the technology changing at a very rapid pace. Graduates from Telecommunications programs have to be willing to embrace continued professional development and training. They must be versatile and polyvalent to adapt quickly to changes in order to stay on top of the technology. In addition, technicians must develop their skills to deal with the public. They are in the front lines representing their company when they proceed to the installation of equipment.
Careers
- Telecommunications Installation and Repair Worker
- Cable Television Service and Maintenance Worker
- Fitter of communications equipment
- Antennas Installation Worker
Nature of the work
The training will focus on acquiring the following competencies:
- Acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to install cables and telecommunications equipment in telecommunications central offices
- Establish connections to a wired and wireless telecommunications network
- Install and repair wires and equipment
- Install and repair cable television systems
Possible workplaces
- in companies that manufacture telecommunications equipment
- telecommunications service companies
- cable television companies
- self employed
Length of Training
- 1800 hours (approximately 16 months including 3 weeks of work study)
Training Location
- Pearson Electrotechnology Centre
Admission Requirements (link to WAAVE)
Information and Application into the Program (link to WAAVE)
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Program Overview
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Hours
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The Trade and the Training Process
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30
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DC Circuits
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90
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AC Circuits
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90
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Semiconductor Circuits
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105
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Occupational Health and Safety
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30
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Logic Circuits
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75
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Oscillator and Filter Circuits
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45
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Cable Installation
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75
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Microprocessor Circuits
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75
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Using a Computer
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60
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Amplitude Modulation and Single Sideband Modulation circuits
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90
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Frequency – Phase- and Pulse-Modulations Circuits
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75
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Fibre Optic Cables
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60
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Antennas and Propagation
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75
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Component Replacement
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30
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Radio Communications Equipment Installation
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90
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Repeater System Installation
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60
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Wireless communication Equipment Repair
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45
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Intercom Systems
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120
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Connection to the Telephone Network
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75
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Telephone System Installation and Configuration
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75
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Wired Communication Equipment Repair
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45
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Cable Distribution Equipment Installation
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90
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Cable Distribution Equipment Repair
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45
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Cellular Telephone System Installation
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45
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Entering the Work Force (stage)
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105
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Total :
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1 800 hours |
Fees
Tuition is free for Canadian citizens or landed immigrants with permanent residence in Quebec. A non-refundable application fee and about $600 for student fees, books and supplies are charged. All fees are subject to change without notice.
A Loans and Bursaries Program for Vocational Education students is available for qualified applicants. Contact the W.A.A.V.E. office for more information.
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