Communications Installation Technician

Basic First Aid and CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment for individuals and employees who want an overview of First Aid and CPR in the workplace or home. The course covers skills needed to recognize, prevent and respond to cardiovascular emergencies for adults, CPR and other topics such as choking, airway and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission. This course meets the minimum regulations for Workplace Health and Safety for Basic First Aid. Participants who meet the required standard receive a nationally recognized certification that is valid for three years.

Building on foundational telecom knowledge, this course provides advanced theory to prepare students for their Co-op placement. Topics include fiber optics, fault-finding, smart systems, and infrastructure upgrades. Learners develop problem-solving and technical analysis skills, ensuring they are ready to apply new knowledge effectively in the workplace.

This course develops basic practical skills for installing telecommunications systems to industry standards. Students apply structured cabling knowledge to perform end-to-end installations, including equipment mounting, cable routing, termination, and testing. Emphasis is placed on tool use, adherence to safety protocols, and meeting customer and regulatory requirements. Hands-on practice ensures graduates are job-ready for co-op placements and entry-level installation roles.

Prerequisite: Cumulative weighted grade point average (CWGPA) of 2.0 or greater
Co-op is a workplace placement in which students work full-time for eight weeks with an approved industry partner. Building on their initial experience, learners take on progressively more complex responsibilities, including structured cabling, equipment installation, basic troubleshooting, and customer service. This immersive model allows students to integrate into the workplace to demonstrate job readiness for entry-level employment.

This course improves students' ability to navigate the college experience and environment, including student's rights, roles, and responsibilities. In this course, students reflect on their skills, attitudes, and expectations and develop learning strategies to help them to become successful, resilient, and self-directed learners. The course covers topics such as success in online learning, time management strategies, learning strategies, assessment taking strategies, academic integrity, information and digital literacy, and wellness, among others. It integrates elements of student orientation.

Confined Space Awareness is an overview of confined spaces within Provincial legislation. Permits, hazard assessments, PPE, and case studies are also covered.

This course introduces the essential digital tools and platforms used in the telecommunications industry. Students learn to complete digital forms, use smartphone apps for mapping and time tracking, and manage job documentation through cloud-based systems. Emphasis is placed on digital confidence, accuracy, and organization which are key skills for technicians working in dynamic field environments.his course introduces the essential digital tools and platforms used in the telecommunications industry. Students learn to complete digital forms, use smartphone apps for mapping and time tracking, and manage job documentation through cloud-based systems. Emphasis is placed on digital confidence, accuracy, and organization which are key skills for technicians working in dynamic field environments.

This course equips students with essential safety knowledge, tool use knowledge, and hands-on preparation for success on potential job sites. Learners gain familiarity with personal protective equipment (PPE) and use of common hand and power tools, and other industry-standard equipment.

This course introduces the principles and practices of networking as they apply to telecommunications work. Students learn basic network configuration, device setup, and troubleshooting for common residential and commercial systems. Topics include IP addressing, network topologies, wireless configuration, and integration with structured cabling. Practical exercises reinforce the ability to connect, test, and maintain networked devices, preparing graduates to support networking tasks alongside cabling and installation work.

Prerequisite: Cumulative Weighted Grade Point Average (CWGPA) or 2.0 or higher
Practicum is an introductory, unpaid placement designed to give students early exposure to real-world telecommunications worksites. Learners will participate in job shadowing and supervised hands-on tasks, allowing them to apply the safety, professionalism, and technical theory learned in Term 1. This experience helps students build confidence, understand worksite expectations, and develop foundational skills in documentation, tool use, and teamwork.

This course introduces the core theory behind telecommunications installation and repair with a strong focus on structured cabling systems. Students explore signal transmission, low-voltage systems, and grounding principles, as well as the standards, diagrams, and best practices used in structured cabling systems. These concepts prepare students for hands-on work and provide the foundation for co-op.

The Working at Heights Training Program is designed to support consistent and quality training for workers in the Province of Manitoba, with respect to core competencies required for working at heights. The Working at Heights Course is built around this newly developed standard and can be customized to address the specific hazards of a sector, including common equipment and machinery used within that sector. This course is structured as a modular format that allows core theory training to be completed separately from practical training elements.

This course builds the interpersonal and professional skills essential for working in residential, commercial, and team-based telecom environments. Students learn to communicate respectfully in both verbal and written forms, respond to feedback, manage conflict, and uphold workplace professionalism. Emphasis is placed on customer service, accountability, and working effectively in homes, businesses, and diverse job sites. Students are introduced to professional codes of conduct and ethics.

This non-credit course supports students in consolidating their co-op learning and preparing for employment. Through weekly seminars and guided workshops, learners reflect on their workplace experiences, strengthen their resumes and portfolios, and develop interview and job search skills. The course culminates in a final presentation that highlights each student's growth, readiness, and goals as they transition into the telecommunications workforce.