What is a cable splicing technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a cable splicing technician

1. Explore cable splicing technician education requirements

   Most common cable splicing technician degrees

   Associate

   39.4 %

   Bachelor's

   33.5 %

   High School Diploma

   15.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific cable splicing technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Ladders	11.80%
   DOT	6.74%
   OSHA	5.88%
   Test Equipment	5.50%
   Crawl Spaces	5.19%

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3. Complete relevant cable splicing technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cable splicing technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cable splicing technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cable splicing technician resumes.

4. Research cable splicing technician duties and responsibilities

   • Install and maintain ISDN, DSL, T1, T3 circuits for residential and commercial customers.
   • Splice and test new and existing OSP cable construction projects.
   • Well verse in the setup and use of ladders on poles, cables and buildings.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.

5. Prepare your cable splicing technician resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your cable splicing technician resume.

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6. Apply for cable splicing technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a cable splicing technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams