Telecommunications Technician Program
Our Telecommunications Technician Apprenticeship Program
ABCNM Telecommunications Technician apprentices earn competitive wages and benefits while working on the job. Depending on the training period, an apprentice’s wages are based on a percentage of the journeyperson rate for public works projects or a wage survey for non-public works jobs.
The ABCNM Telecommunications Technician Apprenticeship Training Program encompasses a minimum of 432 hours of related instruction and 6,000 hours of on-the-job training. Applicants, who can document prior experience, may be eligible to take a placement test and could potentially begin their apprenticeship training program at a higher-class year.
A normal workweek is 40 hours. However, due to the nature of this industry, hours may be more or less depending on weather conditions, other trades, job delays or other unforeseen situations. Apprentices should be prepared to travel to job sites. Dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license are required.
ABCNM Telecommunications Technician apprentices attend school two nights a week, two semesters a year (Fall and Spring) for 3 years. Apprentices may also be required to attend scheduled Saturday classes throughout the year. In class, ABCNM instructors teach practical application and theory. In addition, demonstrations and hands-on instruction are conducted on safe and proper methods.
After completing ABCNM’s apprenticeship program, graduates receive a certificate of completion from the State of New Mexico and the US Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship. More importantly, they will have the skills and credentials necessary to succeed in today’s competitive workforce.
Because of the length of the program, commitment to the classroom and on-the-job performance requirements, one should be passionate about and dedicated to their chosen trade. When making selection decisions, ABCNM looks for candidates who want to become career Telecommunications Technician professionals.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) developed the apprenticeship programs to help meet construction industry demands for skilled craftspeople. The ABCNM Telecommunications Technician Apprenticeship Program is accredited by the State of New Mexico, and the US Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship. ABC’s apprenticeship programs help contractors maintain a safe and skilled workforce. With competition as stiff as it is today, quality performance is critical in order to bring construction projects in on time and under budget.
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Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. New Mexico Chapter will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. New Mexico will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30 and 11.2.2 NMAC.
