3
10-11
Online, self-paced
12 months
Study Aim: To explore the fundamental principles, components, operation and facilities of modern telecommunications systems.
Topics covered: The study programme begins by introducing the fundamental principles of telecoms technology and then provides an overview of the facilities and capabilities of modern telecommunications systems. The topics you then study in this programme depends on your chosen specialisation. You can choose from one of four:
1. Data communications |
2. Telephony |
3. Mobile communications |
4. Fixed line broadband |
For more information about this programme, visit www.telecomsqualification.com
What you need before beginning this programme: Although not obligatory, the study of Physics secondary (high) school level will aid your understanding of the principles covered in the study programme.
What you are provided with to obtain your Award:
1. Online study guide which summaries the topics covered by each course and gives guidance about studying the courses and attempting the assessments.
2. Licence to access ten or eleven courses (depending on chosen specialisation unit) online for a period of 12 months. Once a course has been studied it can be revisited at any time for revision and reference during the 12 month licence period. Summaries of the topics covered by a course can be printed out for personal reference.
3. Online assessments: The award of a certificate from PTT depends on the successful completion of three online assessments.
4. Online access to your tutor who will respond to a question within two working days.
5. Your personal online study area allows you to monitor your progress through the study programme, send messages to your tutor and access the study guide and courses.
What you achieve: After successful completion of the study programme and the associated examinations, participants are awarded a certificate of achievement by PTT.
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Delivery platform requirements:
To access the courses, a computer/tablet running a browser such as Chrome, Safari, Edge etc. is required. The device should have an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024x768.