// Unit group · 3522

Telecommunications Engineering Technicians

Telecommunications engineering technicians perform technical tasks connected with telecommunications engineering research, as well as with the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.

3 Technicians and Associate Professionals / 35 Information and Communications Technicians / 352 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Technicians / All level 4

// Working conditions

ElectricalNoise

// Hand tools

  1. 1Pliers and Wire Cutters
  2. 2Screwdrivers

providing technical assistance connected with research and the development of telecommunications equipment, or testing prototypes

studying technical material such as blue prints and sketches to determine the method of work to be adopted

preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for the manufacture and installation of telecommunications equipment, according to the specifications given

providing technical supervision of the manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations

applying technical knowledge of telecommunications engineering principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Engineering technician (telecommunications)

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Engineering technician (electronics) 3114
- Computer hardware installer - 7422
- Telecommunications repairer - 7422
- Telephone installer - 7422

Indexed job titles 14