Occupation

382434 Telecommunications Technician

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

382434 Telecommunications Technician

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 title

  • Communications Technician

Specialisation

  • Technician Telecommunication Systems (Army)

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • 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