Broadband Technician
Program Overview
The Broadband Technician Program is a one-year program designed to prepare students for a career in the telecommunications field. Students will learn fiber optic theory and installation, which includes designing, maintaining, and repairing telecommunications systems. Broadband includes telephone, cable television, and broadband internet. These systems utilize fiber optics, wireless broadband, cable, and satellite to transmit data to residential and commercial settings. Students in this program will receive training in heavy equipment operation, poly fusion splicing, CDL prep, and OSHA-10 safety procedures.
What You'll Learn
- Broadband Digital Installer
- Broadband Fiber Optic Splicing and Troubleshooting
- Conductor Installation and Repair
- Equipment Operations
- First Aid & CPR
- General Safety
- Capstone Internship
Certifications and Licenses
- ODCTE Competency Certification
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- CPR/AED - Adult - Pediatric
- Forklift Certification
- Professional Truck Driver
- OSHA 10 – General Industry
*Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Career Opportunities
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers
For more information on occupations go to www.onetonline.org
Leadership Opportunities
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) SkillsUSA
Enrollment Information
Who Can Enroll
High school juniors, seniors, and adultsProgram Length
This program is designed to be completed in 1 year (480 instructional hours).Tuition and Cost
$2.50 per credit hour X 480 hours = $1,200Financial Assistance
In-district* students under the age of 22 will be awarded the next step scholarship for students in good standing, which covers tuition and all full-time programs except Practical Nursing and Lineworker Technology.*In-district schools include: Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Dibble, Elmore City-Pernell, Lexington, Lindsay, Little Axe, Maysville, Newcastle, Noble, Paoli, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Stratford, Wanette, Washington, Wayne, Whitebead (PK-8) and Wynewood.
All financial assistance opportunities can be found on our Financial Aid webpage.
Class Schedule
Morning Session – 8:10 AM– 11:10 AMAfternoon Session – 12:45 AM – 3:45 PM
Transportation Services
- High school students: Transportation is provided from your high school to MidAmerica for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
- Home school, EPIC, and adult students: Transportation is provided from your local high school for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
Route times depend on the location of your high school. Click here for more detailed route times.
How to Apply
Applications are not posted online (except Lineworker Technology and Practical Nursing). High school students should contact their counselors and adult students should contact the MATC Admission Coordinators.
