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TTT-2 is a $274 NWSA exam: 100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, online with a live proctor. The one hard prerequisite is an active TTT-1. Here's the full process and what it actually certifies.
6 min read · Updated Sep 2026
rigging
NATE's Rigging Training Standard is a recommended training curriculum for employers, not an exam and not a NATE credential. What its five parts cover, and what your own program needs to document to follow it.
7 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
No OSHA regulation names TTT-1 by name. But carrier and GC site-access rules do — and that gap between the law and the gate is exactly what turns crews away. Here's what's actually required, and by whom.
6 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
TTT-1 certifies a technician who works under direct supervision. TTT-2 certifies one who can supervise TTT-1 techs and trainees — and you must hold TTT-1 first. Here's every difference, side by side.
7 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
TSI Tower Services, a significant contractor in the Southwest, abruptly ceased operations, leaving dozens of employees without their last paychecks and facing unexpected health insurance...
6 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
Extra mobilizations, rework, missing material and rejected closeouts never appear on an invoice — they get priced into what the next contractor is offered for that site.
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
While AT&T champions a hiring boom for fiber technicians, the telecom tower climbing sector has experienced significant layoffs since late 2025. This creates a stark contrast within the...
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
NATE's Women of NATE initiative, initially a small group, now draws thousands to its leadership summit and mentorship programs. Discover how its focus on connection and skill development...
4 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
A recent incident in Hawkins County, TN, saw communication towers vandalized and equipment stolen, temporarily knocking out 911 services. This highlights critical concerns for tower crews...
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
tower climbing
The NWSA is enforcing a strict zero-tolerance policy for online exam environments starting September 1, 2026. Candidates must be alone in a private, covered room with no visible aids. This...
4 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
A recent financial scrutiny of a Texas cell tower offers a unique window into the complex economics, tenancy, and regulatory landscape of wireless infrastructure. For tower crews and safety...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
tower climbing
A tower technician suffered a suspected dehydration emergency 275 feet up a Rockford, IL broadcast tower, leading to a three-hour rescue. This incident underscores the vital importance of...
4 min read · Updated Aug 2026
100% tie-off, ground to platform 🧗 1️⃣ Sleeve on the cable before you leave the ground 2️⃣ Ride it to the top 3️⃣ Lanyard A to a rated anchor 4️⃣…instagram · Oct 27
How does power get to your outlet? ⚡ Plant → step-up → transmission lines → substation → pole transformer → meter → panel. Volts up, then volts down.instagram · Oct 27
One more reach… 🪜 He stood on the top cap and leaned for the far hanger — the ladder tipped. The top step is not a step.instagram · Oct 26
From dirt to signal in 30 seconds 📡 Excavation → rebar and concrete pour → tower stacked section by section → antenna hoisted on a capstan line with…instagram · Oct 26
