Telecommunications Network Designer
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 2
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 31Building, Engineering, ICT and Scientific Technicians
Description
Plans and designs customer access telecommunications networks, and configures enhancements and expansions.
Alternative titles
- Telecommunications Network Planner
Unit group
3141 · ICT and Telecommunications TechniciansDescription
Monitor and provide technical support functions for ICT and telecommunications networks and infrastructure, including the diagnosis and resolution of technical problems.
Skill level
Australia
2
Occupation skill level 2
Tasks
Tasks include
- Conducts surveys and studies to assess the current state of the telecommunications network infrastructure
- Monitors the overall reliability, capacity and performance of the network
- Analyses data and identifies areas for improvement and expansion in the network
- Formulates strategies and plans for the enhancement of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure
- Creates detailed plans, cost estimates and budget proposals for network infrastructure projects
- Collaborates with engineers and technicians to plan, design and implement network infrastructure projects
- Coordinates with local authorities and utility companies to obtain necessary permits and approvals
- Monitors the progress of network infrastructure projects against the specified time and budget
- May troubleshoot equipment or systems issues as appropriate
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/31/314/3141
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
