Telecommunications Technician Australia

Telecommunications Technician Australia ANZSCO 342414:

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Telecommunications Technician Australia ANZSCO 342414:

Description

Installs, maintains and repairs telecommunications equipment and appliances, such as telephones, mobile telephones, switchboards and data transmission equipment, in homes, businesses, telephone exchanges and other network sites.

Skill Level

3

Alternative Titles

• Communications Technician

Specialisations

• Technician Telecommunication Systems (Army)

Group: 3424 Telecommunications Trades Workers

Description

install, maintain and repair data transmission equipment, aerial lines, conduits, cables, radio antennae and telecommunications equipment and appliances.

Tasks

• examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed
• locating faults in telecommunications equipment using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment
• attaching wires and cables to appliances
• adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments
• installing cabling for telephone, radio, pay TV and computer transmission
• joining cables and sealing sheaths with lead and thermoplastic
• erecting, testing and maintaining aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae
• installing telecommunications equipment and appliances such as telephones, switchboards and data transmission equipment

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupations in this Group

• 342411 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
• 342412 Telecommunications Cable Jointer
• 342413 Telecommunications Linesworker (Aus) / Telecommunications Line Mechanic (NZ)
• 342414 Telecommunications Technician