Career Details

Certified Satellite Installer

Description

The exams cover a broad range of hardware and broadcast technology, but are not limited to specific brands of products. The CSI covers: satellite communications history & theory, satellite dish reflectors, cabling, amplifiers, satellite dish feed-horns-LNBs & LNBFs, Satellite System Installation-site surveys, satellite receivers-digital technology, interfacing with other consumer electronics equipment, transmission-internet systems, troubleshooting, repairs, sun outage, and safety. Four endorsements are also available. Antenna (CSI-A)-roof top antennas, towers, and rotors. C and Ku Band (CSI-C/Ku)-aiming, installation and troubleshooting of large-dish systems. Commercial (CSI-COM)-VSAT and other commercial satellite systems including internet two-way units. S-MATV (CSI-SMATV)-satellite antenna signal distribution systems for multiple unit dwellings including cable-type headends.

Certifying Organization

ETA International

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 4 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Wireless Systems Installer Engineer

Certifying Organization

Exemplar Global

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Wireless Systems Installer Technician

Certifying Organization

Exemplar Global

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Wireless Designer

Certifying Organization

Building Industry Consulting Service International

Type

B - Advanced

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