Title: Syllabus
Course: Telecommunications II (1006-II)

Copyright: 2025

Virginia Assignment Code: 8651

Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 280

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: 8650

CTSO: SkillsUSA

Course Description:

Students will build on knowledge and skills acquired in Telecommunications I. Through hands-on activities, they will learn to install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot various telecommunications systems, such as coaxial, fiber optic, twisted pair copper, and satellite systems. Students will have the skills to become certified telecommunications, satellite, and fiber optics technicians. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Note:

The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/arts-av-technology-communications/19203/