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382334 · OSCA 2024

Telecommunications Technician

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
3

Classification

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.

Alternative titles

  • Communications Technician

Specialisations

  • Technician Telecommunication Systems (Army)

Unit group

3823 · Telecommunications Trades Workers

Description

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

Skill level

Occupation skill level 3

Australia

3

Tasks

Tasks include

  • Installs telecommunications equipment and appliances in homes, businesses, telephone exchanges and other network sites
  • Diagnoses and locates equipment faults, and adjusts, replaces or repairs telecommunications equipment
  • Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on telecommunications equipment and appliances
  • Configures and programs telecommunications equipment and appliances according to specifications
  • Provides technical support and assistance to customers and end-users of telecommunications equipment and appliances

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