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Technician Training

Introduction

Book & pay by 10 February 2012 for the upcomming combination course in Pretoria and save up to R2'000!! Click here to book.

Since we started training technicians four years ago a number of disillusioned individuals and organisations jumped on the band wagon claiming to offer so-called installer training. Needless to say there are a large number of dissapointed people who spent hard earned money on further education, who's only memory is one of dissapointment . We're not telling you to use us, merely warning you that a lot of people have been disappointed especially in the last year. 

If you're considering a career in the satellite industry, make very sure you choose a respectable training facility with proficient instructors, covering the entire spectrum of satellite installations! Anybody claiming to be a trainer can teach you how to drill holes and align a satellite dish, but only a handful of people enjoy the skills, abilities and enthusiasm to teach the more complexed elements, clearly distinguishing the boys from the men, which for staters leads to achieving a high standard of professionalism in an industry plagued with unqualified installers.

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Our programmes have been put together over a period of five years and includes all the latest technology as well as future technologies. In addition we're the only facility in South Africa offering online academic technician training to students who cannot afford to be away for more than one or two days.

A number of installer positions are advertised on these sites: Jobfood / CareerJet / Indeed / SimplyHired / Satellite Solutions.

Certification requires successful completion up to Level 4. Combination courses costs a lot less than doing them individually - click here to see current pricing on combination courses.

Satellite Technician - Level 1 Theoretical

This course is aimed at individuals and/or groups seeking entry level theoretical training in Ku band satellite installations. At the end of the course, students are required to pass the theoretical examination in order to become certified.
This course is available online and/or at our training facility.

Modules:

• History of Artificial Satellites
• How satellites work - Anatomy, Services, Types
• Introduction to Space - Orbital Velocity, Orbits, Altitudes
• Satellite Footprints
• Introduction to Frequency
• Overview & Exam

Satellite Technician - Level 2 Theoretical

This course follows on Level 1 theoretical training in Ku band satellite installations. At the end of the course, students are required to pass the theoretical examination in order to become certified.
This course is available online and/or at our training facility.

Modules:

• Radio Frequency - Advanced
• Equipment - Cable, Satellite Dishes, LNB's
• Equipment - Receivers
• Equipment - Connectors
• Equipment - HDMI
• Equipment - Tools and Consumables
• Equipment - Field Strengh Meters
• Overview & Exam

Satellite Technician - Level 3 Theoretical

This course follows on Level 2 theoretical training in Ku band satellite installations. At the end of the course, students are required to pass the theoretical examination in order to become certified.
This course is available online and/or at our training facility.

Modules:

• Service Provider - Dstv / Multichoice
• Service provider - Top TV / ODM
• Bouquets; Channels & Options
• Introduction to DTT
• Intoduction to XtraView
• Signal Splitting & Combining
• Introduction to HDMI Distribution
• Introduction to Entertainment Systems
• Overview & exam

Satellite Technician - Level 4 - Qualified Entry Level Technician

This course follows on Level 3 theoretical training in Ku band satellite installations. At the end of the course, students are required to pass the practical examination in order to become certified.
This course is only available at our training facilities.

Modules:

• Terrestrial (DTT) - Advanced
• Fault Diagnostics & Error Codes
• Rain Fade & Electromagnetic Interference
• Practical - Connections
• Practical - Dish Assembly
• Practical - Dish Alignment
• Practical - Standalone Receivers
• Practical - XtraView Combinations
• Practical - Entertainment Systems
• Equipment suppliers & pricing
• Service providers & contacts
• Accreditation
• Overview & exam

Satellite Technician - Level 5 Qualified Master Technician

This course follows on Level 4 practical training in Ku band satellite installations. At the end of the course, students are required to pass both the theoretical and practical examinations in order to become certified.
This course is only available at our training facilities.

Modules:

• High Definition Television
• Detailed Display Technologies - Plasma, LCD, LED, 3D
• Modulation
• HDMI Distribution - Advanced
• C-band Satellite Transmission
• Free-to-Air Receivers & Installations
• M.U.D. Installations (Multi-Unit-Dwelling)
• Practical - C-band Dish Alignment
• Practical - M.U.D. Installations
• Comprehensive Business plan
• Comprehensive Marketing plan
• Overview & exam

Satellite Technician - Refresher - Existing Installer

This course is aimed at existing entry level installers requiring detailed theoretical assistance in the subjects mentioned below. At the end of the course, students are required to pass both the theoretical and practical examinations in order to become certified.
This course is only available at our training facilities.

Modules:

• Service Providers & Options
• Introduction to Digital Terrestrial Television
• Standalone Receivers & connection
• Introduction to XtraView
• XtraView combinations advanced
• Signal Splitting & combining
• Fault Diagnostics & Error codes
• HDMI distribution advanced
• Introduction to MUD installations
• Overview & exam

*We provide coffee, tea, beverages and lunch for the duration of the training. Students are responsible for transport to and from the venue as well as accommodation, if required.
*Payment is strictly in advance and bookings will only be confirmed once payment reflects in our bank account. Classes are limited to a maximum of 10 students per session in order to provide individual attention to all learners.
*Groups of five students or more qualify for a discount. please discuss this option with us in person.
*In addition, groups of five or more might be accomodated in other areas. Please also discuss this with us.

Training Calander

Please find our fixed training calendar for the 1st quarter of 2012 below. Should you be interested in attending any of the courses, kindly register online at http://www.forms.zinenetix.co.za/satellite.html.

• 23 Jan 2012 * Level 1-3 training starts in Pretoria - Registration closes 17 Jan 2012
• 25 Jan 2012 * Level 4 training starts in Pretoria
• 26 Jan 2012 * Level 4 refresher starts in Pretoria
• 27 Jan 2012 * Level 5 training starts in Pretoria


• 06 Feb 2012 * Level 1-3 training starts in Cape Town
• 08 Feb 2012 * Level 4 training starts in Cape Town
• 09 Feb 2012 * Level 4 refresher training starts in Cape Town
• 10 Feb 2012 * Level 5 training starts in Cape Town


• 20 Feb 2012 * Level 1-3 training starts in Pretoria
• 22 Feb 2012 * Level 4 training starts in Pretoria
• 23 Feb 2012 * Level 4 refresher training starts in Pretoria
• 24 Feb 2012 * Level 5 training starts in Pretoria


• 05 Mar 2012 * Level 1-3 training starts in Durban
• 07 Mar 2012 * Level 4 training starts in Durban
• 08 Mar 2012 * Level 4 refresher training starts in Durban
• 09 Mar 2012 * Level 5 training starts in Durban


• 12 Mar 2012 * Level 1-3 training starts in Cape Town
• 14 Mar 2012 * Level 4 training starts in Cape Town
• 15 Mar 2012 * Level 4 refresher training starts in Cape Town
• 16 Mar 2012 * Level 5 training starts in Cape Town


• 19 Mar 2012 * Level 1-3 training starts in Pretoria
• 21 Mar 2012 * Level 4 training starts in Pretoria
• 22 Mar 2012 * Level 4 refresher training starts in Pretoria
• 23 Mar 2012 * Level 5 training starts in Pretoria