How to Become a Line Installer or Repairer Most installers and
repairers have a high school diploma and receive long-term on-
the-job training. To become proficient, most line installers and
repairers require long-term on-the-job training and some
technical instruction. Formal apprenticeships are common.
Education and Training Most companies require line installers
and repairers to have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Employers look for people with basic knowledge of algebra and
trigonometry and good reading skills. Technical knowledge of
electricity or electronics obtained through military service,
vocational programs, or community colleges is helpful. Many
community colleges offer programs in telecommunications,
electronics, or electricity. Some programs work with local
companies to offer 1-year certificates that emphasize hands-on
field work. More advanced 2-year associate’s degree programs
provide students with a broad knowledge of the technology used
in telecommunications and electrical utilities. Th