1 Jan 1993
| Element | Work Processes | Hours |
| A | Orientation to Trouble Locator/Tester Skills and Procedures-- (1) Apply practices in the use, care and storage of tools and test equipment. (2) Develop skill in checking, testing, routing, and monitoring circuits. (3) Apply the terminology of the trade. (4) Observe and assist in preparing station logs, reports and technical service orders. | 1000 |
| B | Installs and Performs Operational Checks on Patching Panel Facilities and Station Control Centers-- (1) Install trunk lines and patch panel circuits following Telecommunication Service Orders, circuit routing lists and wire/cable diagrams. (2) Perform operational checks and services on patching panel facilities and technical centers following technical literature. (3) Install power units that are necessary for operating equipment. | 1000 |
| C | Troubleshoots Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical Telephone, Telegraphic Switchboards, and Tele-communications Equipment Using Tools and Test Equipment-- (1) Develop troubleshooting techniques following technical service literature. (2) Sectionalize, localize and isolate malfunctions to an inside or outside location. (3) Report nature of trouble to maintenance crew for repair. (4) Makes minor adjustments. | 1000 |
| D | Preventive Maintenance and Safety-- (1) Clean, tighten, lubricate, and adjust equipment according to technical literature. (2) Perform preventive maintenance on tools and test equipment. (3) Conform to prescribed safety procedures. (4) Maintain records of required services. | 1000 |
| Grand | Total | 4000 |
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 288 hours of related instruction is required in order to complete this program. Related instruction credit may be awarded individuals registered in the trade of Trouble Locator, Test Desk taken from an accredited institution, providing the courses are similar to the courses taken for a Trouble Locator, Test Desk program in a community college/vocational school.
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