15 July 1981
| Element | Work Processes | Hours |
| A | Acquire insight into the use of different kinds and sizes of materials and supplies used in CATV installation procedures. Direction of signal feed on the lines. Use of Tools. | 50 |
| B | Utilize test equipment and maintain meters, such as field strength meters. | 50 |
| C | Identify main and intermediate distribution lines. | 50 |
| D | Ascertain line clearances, allowances on joint poles, in the spans, and climbing space allowed. | 50 |
| E | Develop procedures for handling detailed plans, maps, cable records, job and work orders. | 150 |
| F | Handle drop wire run from pole, with brackets, sag tightness, house attachments, climbing poles. | 400 |
| G | Perform drop wire runs on buildings, plan new run, use existing run, turn corners, cross obstructions, last attachment and entrance. | 400 |
| H | Perform block wire runs from pole to building, along the building, spacing bridle rings, drilling, crossing rain spouts, and electric wires. | 400 |
| I | Execute underground service connections, size and type of cable pulling in, terminating. Develop ability to recognize all types of underground utility services. | 200 |
| J | Climb poles; work safely (four hours ground instruction first)-- must recognize primary and secondary power lines. | 100 |
| K | Discontinuance of service. Method of disconnection and position of wires left. Termination of cable. | 50 |
| L | Exercise necessary precautions regarding permits authorizing work on private property. | 50 |
| M | Connect cable to receiver in customer's dwelling. | 50 |
| Grand | Total | 2000 |
Special Instructions: Work processes completed in a state or federally recognized apprenticeship program will be accepted upon presentation of proper documentation to the appropriate service school.
A total of 144 hours of related instruction is required in order to complete this program. Related instruction crdit may be awarded individuals registered in the trade of Television-Cable Installer taken from an accredited institution, providing the courses are similar to the courses taken for a Television-Cable Installer program in a community college/vocational school.
End of Pamphlet 621-131 Television-Cable Installer
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