Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology Degree, Program Information at Sauk Valley Community College

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair one- and two- way communications equipment and systems, including television cable systems and mobile or stationary communication devices. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of communications systems. Find Colleges Offering Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology Degree.

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Radio Operators
Job Description
Receive and transmit communications using radiotelegraph or radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 1,548
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 1,296
- Percent Job Growth: -16.3%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Selective Attention
- Near Vision
- Auditory Attention
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Information and Record Clerks, All Other
Radio Mechanics
Job Description
Test or repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems used in ship-to-shore communications and found in service and emergency vehicles.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 6,533
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 6,268
- Percent Job Growth: -4.1%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Finger Dexterity
- Near Vision
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Job Description
Set-up, rearrange, or remove switching and dialing equipment used in central offices. Service or repair telephones and other communication equipment on customers' property. May install equipment in new locations or install wiring and telephone jacks in buildings under construction.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 197,993
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 203,035
- Percent Job Growth: 2.55%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Finger Dexterity
- Near Vision
- Visual Color Discrimination
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
Job Description
Repair, adjust, or install audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic home entertainment equipment.
Important Abilities
- Visualization
- Finger Dexterity
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Job Description
String and repair telephone and television cable, including fiber optics and other equipment for transmitting messages or television programming.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 162,317
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 169,802
- Percent Job Growth: 4.61%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Job Description
Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.
Important Abilities
- Visualization
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Job Description
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Important Abilities
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Finger Dexterity
- Near Vision