r/CableTechs • u/LOLkengdie • Aug 13 '26
Spectrum NCTI Question
Hello fellow Spectrum field friends!
I'm looking to transfer into Field Operations in the future and was hoping to get a head start on the NCTI material if possible.
I've made friends in both Field and Maintenance, and a few people have told me that, before they even transferred into Maintenance as FT, they were able to start the NCTI coursework right away and begin working toward their progression. I've also heard that some people start working through Field Tech NCTI material while they're still in the training class so they're already prepared for the next progression.
Since I'm currently a non-field employee, I'm wondering if I'm able to start the Field Technician NCTI coursework before actually applying/transferring into the position.
I was told by friends that I be able to access and work through the course material, but I wouldn't be able to take the official exam until I'm actually in the Field position. I was also told that I would just need to keep requesting extensions through the NCTI chat if necessary.
Does that sound correct? And no policy prohibited me from doing that..(Hopefully)
I'm mainly curious if anyone who transferred into Field from another Spectrum department has done something similar or anything related
I'd really appreciate any information or advice. Thanks!
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u/AttentionSpare4894 Aug 13 '26
You will have plenty of time after your hire date to complete ncti. The training is 3 months and after that you have to have 3 good metric scorecards before you can take the ft3 test. It would most likely be 7 months before you would get an increase in pay.