Necessary Education
Most cable service
providers will provide training to new employees who have a high school
diploma, but some job seekers enroll in training programs offered by technical
schools and community colleges. Programs can last up to five years depending on
the depth and breadth of the material, and the programs cover subjects like
basic electrical engineering, telecommunications, physics, and mechanical
engineering.
The completion of
apprenticeship programs is common for this field, according to the U.S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics (BLS). Additionally, cable technicians can earn voluntary
certifications through associations like the Fiber Optics Association.
Job Skills Required
Cable technicians need
to have a high level of manual dexterity and need to have a strong background
in math and science. They also need to be good communicators and should be able
to solve problems independently.
Economic and Career
Outlook
Despite the fact that
cable television and Internet equipment is already installed in most
residential areas, job growth for line installers and repairers, including
cable technicians, is expected to be at 8% from 2016-2026, according to the BLS
(www.bls.gov). The median annual wage for cable installers was $38,780 as of
March 2019, per Payscale.com.
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