Splicers install and repair various types of cables for electricity and telecommunications utilities like telephone and internet. As a cable splicer, your job duties include the installation, testing, and repair of primary and secondary cable networks.

What is a cable splicer job?

Cable splicers connect cables together, often maintaining and installing cables for telecommunications companies. This work is usually done on call and in any type of weather. The cables that these professionals work with may be high in the air, underground or even underwater.

What is cable splicing?

Cable splicing is the process of joining two cable ends together while maintaining the cable's original design characteristics. This course focuses on cable design, voltage stress and preparation of cables for splicing using a splice kit.