General Communications Technician - Level 2 (GCT2)
Credential: General Communications Technician - Level 2 (GCT2)
Credentialing Agency: Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)
Renewal Period: 1 year
The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), General Communications Technician Level 2 (GCT2), certification is a journeyman level program modeled after the private wireless industry communication systems that includes Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidelines. The GCT2 competency comprises more complex areas which a radio communications technician and/or engineer will encounter in the public safety communications or business/commercial radio fields. Candidates must meet ETA-I's prerequisite requirement to be eligible for the GCT2 certification. Candidates must pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
General Communications Technician - Level 2 (GCT2)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: General Communications Technician - Level 1 (GCT1) certification
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 1 year
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)
5 Depot Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
Phone: (800) 288-3824
Fax: (765) 653-4287
Email: eta@eta-i.org
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must hold the General Communications Technician - Level 1 (GCT1) or the Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) certification.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The General Communications Technician - Level 2 (GCT2) credential has the following other requirements:
- Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) highly suggests a candidate to have prior radio frequency (RF) experience in industry and public safety best practices.
Written Exam
- Safety
- Electronic and Electrical Principles
- Fundamentals of Radio Systems
- Tools, Methods and Test Equipment
- Connectorization
- Power Systems
- Antennas, Transmission Lines and Towers
- Operating Principles of Radio and Electronic Communications Equipment
- Networks - Serial Data, Internet Protocol (IP) to Wireless
- Fiber Optic Systems
- Telephony
- Satellite Communications Concepts
- Physical Plant and Site procedures
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the General Communications Technician - Level 2 (GCT2) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
- Related Courses
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the General Communications Technician - Level 2 (GCT2) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
ExamRoom.AI
The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the ExamRoom.AI website:
RECERTIFICATION
General Communications Technician - Level 2 (GCT2)
Renewal Period: 1 year