 |
What You Need |
 | To work in this field, you need a high school diploma. |
| To gain trade certification, you usually need to complete an apprenticeship program or have a combination of experience/courses. Trade certification is required for some occupations in some or all areas of Canada. |
| To work in most telecommunications occupations, you need a high school diploma. Many employers request a trade/vocational or community college diploma. Professional certification is available in most telecommunications occupations in this group. |
| Qualified tradespersons may also obtain interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification, which provides job mobility throughout the country. |
| In some occupations, you need college or other courses in electronics/electrical technology, experience or on-the-job training or apprenticeship training. |
| Most recent entrants have a community college diploma and almost 2 in 5 have a trade/vocational certificate. |
|
|
|
Required/Related Educational Programs* |
* These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.
|
