Overview
Many companies hire subcontractors to install and maintain hardware at each customer’s home. This is not just a job but a business opportunity. If you have the education and training to install cable television, Internet and telephone services, you can profit from this need. A strong background in construction and business will put you on the path to becoming a cable installation subcontractor. Your cable installation training starts with a solid mathematical background in high school.
Step 1 Obtain a high school diploma. A General Equivalency Diploma, or GED, also is acceptable, as long as you have a working knowledge of reading, writing and oral communication.
Step 2 Get a job helping a cable installation technician. Work for five years to become a qualified installer.
Step 3
Attend school while you work. Take electronics, business, public speaking and construction principles classes at a local community college or trade school. Earn an associate degree in any of those subjects to give your resume greater depth.
Step 4 Stay physically fit throughout your career. You must be able to perform heavy lifting and be comfortable climbing.
Step 5 Maintain a clean driving record. A driver’s license is your link to subcontracting work.
Step 6 Purchase tools, a van and a dedicated cell phone for use in your business. Secure your tools inside of your van so that you will have a fully stocked truck at every job.
Step 7 Obtain a business license from the county clerk’s office where you intend to work. Buy at least $100,000 worth of liability insurance to protect your business from civil litigation.
Step 8 Apply with a cable provider in the locality covered by your business license. Attend all training classes offered by the company in order to learn the proper protocol for every situation.
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