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Cable InstallationProgram InformationA.S. Certificate - Code 0921 - Catalog 2012/2013Anindya Paul, Chair, 386-506-4155, paula@DaytonaState.eduLawrence Pivec, Assistant Chair, pivecl@daytonastate.eduLinda Sullivan, 386-506-4154, sullivi@daytonastate.edu08/07/2012 M - 1234Program Mission, Description, and OutcomesMission:The certificate program provides the student a basic understanding of electronic skills, use of various types of precision test equipment foranalyzing, troubleshooting and repairing electronic circuitry.Description:The certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and test cable. This program is designed toprepare students for employment as a cable installer, cable tester, cable technician, or to provide supplemental training to personspreviously or currently employed in these occupations. More specifically, students will be able to use the various types of precision testequipment found in general use throughout the electronics industry for the purpose of analyzing, troubleshooting and repairing electroniccircuitry.Outcomes:Graduates of the program will be able to:1. Assess the effectiveness of transmission and distribution systems.2. Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronics.3. Analyze proficiency of transmission and distribution systems.4. Evaluate proficiency in network communications.5. Analyze proficiency of telephony communication systems.6. Evaluate and analyze proficiency of analog and digital systems.Note: The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid.Approximate Additional CostsProgram Tuition and Fees: $1,254*Access Fee: $95 ($7.90 per credit)Assessment Fee: $30Lab Fees: $70Textbook Estimate - varies depending on new, used, renting, or e-books*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.Financing Options: For more information on grant, loans and work programs, please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage athttp://www.daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundationscholarships offered each semester. For more information see: http://www.daytonastate.edu/scholarships.Additional Admission Requirements- It may be necessary for the student to enroll in a college preparatory English, Math, or Reading course based upon college placement testscores.CareersAll of these courses count toward either the AS degree in Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Information Technology,Computer Programming and Analysis, Electronics Engineering Technology, and Networking Services Technology.The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs.Additional information on the any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org.The typical length of this program is two (2) semesters. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) liststhe placement rate (2009-2010) for this field at 100%.17-3029.02 Electrical Engineering Technologists http://www.onetonline.org/help/bright/17-3029.0217-3029.03 Electromechanical Engineering Technologists http://www.onetonline.org/help/bright/17-3029.0317-3029.04 Electronics Engineering Technologists http://www.onetonline.org/help/bright/17-3029.0417-3029.05 Industrial Engineering Technologists http://www.onetonline.org/help/bright/17-3029.05For additional Information on wages, trends and career videos:Page 295 of 788