Certification: Antenna and Line Specialty (A&L)
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NWSA recognizes the complexity of work associated with the telecommunications industry. To best support the evolving nature of that work, NWSA is creating specialty certifications that allow Technicians to demonstrate that they possess a unique set of knowledge and skill associated with different types of telecommunication work. The first such specialty is the Antenna & Line (A&L) Specialty which focuses on the fundamental requirements for installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of antennas, transmission lines and mounts on communication structures. This is a written specialty exam and includes real-world practical scenarios replicating the work that Telecommunications workers do in the field.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 5 Year(s)
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- Yes
Specialty
The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.