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1 Agenda Overview of TIRAP Goals Where we are Working - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
1 Agenda Overview of TIRAP Goals Where we are Working - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
1 Agenda Overview of TIRAP Goals Where we are Working with TIA, OS HA, and others on the P ANs and new video series The first video S upporting HR departments in identifying how to use and leverage the
Agenda
Overview of TIRAP
Goals
Where we are
Working with TIA, OS HA, and others on the P AN’s and new video series
The first video
S upporting HR departments in identifying how to use and leverage the advantages of Registered Apprenticeship
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Overview of TI RAP
The TIRAP board is comprised of people from key segment s of t he indust ry. The board in a j oint vent ure wit h t he U.S . Depart ment of Labor Office of Apprent iceship is responsible for t he following:
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Creat ion or accept ance of t raining requirement s for companies t hat want t o part icipat e in t he apprent iceship program.
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Ensure t hat we are fulfilling our responsibilit y t o allow employees in t he program t o learn t o perform qualit y work in accord wit h t he st andards in t he safest of manners.
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Work t o st reamline t he process and facilit at e communicat ion bet ween government ent it ies and indust ry.
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S upport regulat ors and receive support as we address t rends in t he indust ry t hrough t raining
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Review changes in indust ry st andards and work t o allow access t o t hese changes by companies and employees in t he program.
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Review dat a provided on t he st at us of t he program provided by t he st at e or federal offices.
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Executive Board
S cott Kisting – MUTI/ S abre - Board Chair
David S ams – S BA - Vice Chair and S afety committee board Liaison
Jonathan Adelstein –PCIA –S ecretary and communications director
Beau Aero – GME –Board member
David Anthony – S henandoah Tower –Board member
Richard Cullum – Crown Castle – Board member, and liaison to the quality committee
Kelley Dunne – Warriors 4 Wireless – Board member, and liaison with V A, DOD and workforce development committee
Laurie Gebhardt – Verizon Wireless – Board member, and DOL liaison
Art Pregler –AT&T – Board member, and process flow manager
Paul Roberts –American Tower – Board member, and Advisor on regulatory issues and safety
James Walker-Pontius – US Cellular - Board member, and work flow development and video series, support of technical committee
Jim Maddux – OS HA liaison to the board
Joseph Jenkins – DOLOA coordinator
S tephanie Brewer –MUTI/ S abre - Board facilitator and coordinator
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Overview of TI RAP
Currently the board is empowering the committees that will support and review the training requirements. The following committees are being empowered:
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S afety – Jeremy Buckles - S BA
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Quality –Art Pregler was the chair but looking for a new chair as Art has taken on board responsibilities.
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Technology – James Walker-Pontius was the chair but looking for a new chair as JWP has taken on board responsibilities
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Communication – Currently seeking a chair
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Workforce Development – Dr. Gemma Frock
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OEM – Currently seeking a chair
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US Department of Labor
Administration of the program
To work with the states and allow companies that want to
enter the program to do so in a efficient manner
Responsible for the tracking of companies in the program Provide data to TIRAP board Issue of Interim credentials and certifications to the
employees in the program
Credentials stay with the employee
Oversight
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Where we are
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Modification Leadman Telecommunication Tower Technician Telecommunication Tower Apprentice Stacking Leadman Maintenance (testing/lighting/ inspections) Leadman Antenna and Line Leadman Ginpole Leadman Broadcast Leadman Antenna and Line Foreman Antenna and Line Field Supervisor Stacking Foreman Modification Foreman Maintenance (testing/lighting/ inspections) Foreman Ginpole Foreman Broadcast Foreman Stacking Field Supervisor Modification Field Supervisor Maintenance (testing/lighting/ inspections) Field Supervisor Ginpole Field Supervisor Broadcast Field Supervisor Antenna and Line Project Manager Stacking Project Manager Modification Project Manager Maintenance (testing/lighting/ inspections) Project Manager Ginpole Project Manager Broadcast Project Manager
Note: A employee can move to any position once they achieve the TTT level In addition they will have a card for the position achieved with a certification for other areas
Microwave Leadman Microwave Foreman Microwave Field Supervisor Microwave Project Manager
Framework for Tower Apprenticeship
Where we are
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Framework for Wireless Technician Cell Site, Switching Systems and Network Operations Center Apprenticeship
NNOC Engineer NNOC Ter 1 Technician NNOC Tier 2 Technician Manager National Network Operations Optimization Engineer Network Field Engineer Senior Network Field Engineer Network Switch Engineer Senior Network Switch Engineer Network Operations Manager Regional Switch Manager Performance Engineer Wireless Technician Level 1 System Performance Manager
Where we are
9 Network Field Engineer Systems Engineer Switching Systems Systems Engineer Cell Site Senior Systems Engineer Switching Systems Wireless Technician Level 1 Network Switch Engineer Network Engineering Manager Network Engineer Network MW Engineer Network Provisioner Senior Network Engineer Senior Systems Engineer Cell Site
Framework for Wireless Systems Engineering/Network Planning and Project Management Apprenticeship
Project Manager Senior Project Manager Regional Planning Manager Associate Project Manager
Goals
S upport employers seeking t o have apprent iceship using exist ing posit ions or creat ing new.
Working wit h NWS A in hopes of a MOU t hat will allow clear communicat ion on t ower relat ed posit ions.
Cont inuing development of t he t echnical pat hs
Cont inue working wit h TIA/ OS HA/ FCC and ot hers t o ensure cross communicat ion and awareness for t he indust ry
S ummit for senior HR individuals t o be host ed in DC during November
S t ay t rue t o t he goals of Qualit y, efficiencies, and S afet y as requirement s for t he t raining
Place emphasis on t he exist ing st andards and follow up on t he TIA/ TIRAP st andards overview provided t o OS HA
Maint ain a process t o ensure employers provide t raining and submit t heir dat a t o t he DOLOA and provide feedback t o t he board
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TI RAP Telecommunications video series
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Upcoming videos in the series
S afety climb part 1 and 2
Fall protection
TIA 1019-A and its use
Demolition and lead abatement
RF hazard assessment
TIA inspections
S OW overview
Driving
Others
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Questions?
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