1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 5 Advanced Clerical and Service Workers >> 59 Other Advanced Clerical and Service Workers >> 599 Miscellaneous Advanced Clerical and Service Workers >> 5999 Other Miscellaneous Advanced Clerical and Service Workers >> 5999-11 Radio Despatcher

5999-11	Radio Despatcher
	Communications Controller
	Control Room Operator

Provides radio and communications services for the coordination of operational units in transport, courier, military, emergency, security, rescue and road service organisations.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

receives and relays radio or telecommunications messages from operational units, customers, the public or organisations such as the police, ambulance and fire services
coordinates radio or network communications between operational units
maintains prescribed records of messages received and relayed
establishes and maintains communications during emergency situations
prepares reports of communications traffic handled
may coordinate the movements of mobile units
may monitor alarm systems