What is a lead cable technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a lead cable technician

1. Explore lead cable technician education requirements

   Most common lead cable technician degrees

   High School Diploma

   34.3 %

   Associate

   26.0 %

   Bachelor's

   23.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific lead cable technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Structured Cabling	26.26%
   Fiber Optic	25.59%
   Backbone	11.03%
   Ladders	7.92%
   IDF	4.01%

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3. Complete relevant lead cable technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New lead cable 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 lead cable technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real lead cable technician resumes.

4. Research lead cable technician duties and responsibilities

   • Manage projects wiring computer networks and phone systems, using Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and fiber optics.
   • Complete new construction of IDF's and restructuring of MDF.
   • Patch panel terminations as well as IDF & MDF cable dressing.
   • Voice over IP cabling for telephone communications.

5. Get lead cable technician experience

6. Prepare your lead cable technician resume

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

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7. Apply for lead cable technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a lead cable 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