Diploma in Wireless Systems Technician

College of The Rockies - Cranbrook Campus

Canada,British Columbia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

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Canada, British Columbia

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1975

Total Students: 2,100 +

Int. Students: 200 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

2700 College Way, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7, Canada

Diploma in Wireless Systems Technician

Program Overview

This program provides you with the skills you need to respond to rapidly transforming resource and manufacturing industry needs. The program aims to respond to the need for technicians skilled at installing and supporting wireless sensor and controller networks and other electronics systems. Graduates may find employment in a variety of industry settings, including users of telecommunications and radio frequency systems, manufacturing, and natural resources.

In year one, students learn the foundational skills required for more complex practical applications introduced later in the program. This includes a focus on electrical and electronics systems (AC, DC, circuits, and digital fundamentals). Students then proceed to microcontroller principles, several levels of data networks (LANs, WANs, routers, switches), and allowing networks to scale.

In year two, the program includes radio frequency concepts and practical applications for wireless environments as well as microwave communications. Radio frequency navigation and location tools, and structured cabling systems are covered. Students then have the opportunity to apply the learned principles by configuring and testing real world systems, finding faults and practicing advanced troubleshooting skills.

Why Consider a Wireless Systems Technician Career?

  • The resource sector is in a state of rapid change, creating new careers and skill sets.
  • As autonomous systems are more widely implemented, you’ll be well-positioned for a career in a wide-variety of resource and non-resource sectors, as many companies and organizations are using digital radio frequency communications.