Radio and Television Production | Suffolk County Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingInstallationEquipment MaintenanceActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsTelecommunicationsCustomer and Personal ServiceMechanicalAdministration and Management

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingArm-Hand SteadinessOral ComprehensionManual DexterityFinger DexteritySpeech RecognitionWritten Comprehension

Tasks

Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fas
Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
Use drone technology to inspect towers and antennas for damage or maintenance needs.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareWeb platform development softwareGeographic information systemFacilities management softwareMap creation software

Tools

Adjustable hand wrenchesAlignment toolsAll-purpose snipsAnalog ohmmetersAntenna analyzersAntenna socket setsBackhoesBall peen hammersBench ammetersBench scalesBench voltmetersBucket trucksButane soldering ironsCabinet-tip screwdriversCable cutters

Work Values

AchievementSupportWorking ConditionsRelationshipsIndependenceRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium49-2021.00	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	title_inference	$64,190 median$102,550 top	+8.55%	100

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Work orders, site drawings, and blueprints — read and apply independently to plan daily installation or repair activities at assigned cell tower sites.
Antenna mounts, transmission lines, tower-mounted amplifiers, and surge arrestors — install and connect routinely with minimal oversight on standard tower configurations.
Existing antennas — replace with new antennas as directed, coordinating cable management and labeling to meet carrier specifications at active cell sites.
Power, ground, and coaxial cable runs — execute accurately across varied tower types, selecting appropriate cable lengths and connector types for each installation.
Underground and aboveground grounding systems — install and test using established procedures, verifying continuity and resistance values against project specifications.
Sweep testing software and tools — operate to test transmission components, interpret results, and identify common faults such as VSWR anomalies on installed antenna systems.
Completed tower installations — inspect systematically to verify antenna level, hardware torque, hanger spacing, and weatherproofing integrity before site sign-off.
Scheduling and time management techniques — apply to sequence multiple tasks within a single-day site visit, meeting project milestones with limited supervisor direction.
Facilities management and office suite software — use to log work completion, submit inspection checklists, and update equipment records in a carrier's asset management system.
Safety and quality issues — recognize and communicate clearly to site supervisors and team members, demonstrating social perceptiveness during daily tower operations.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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