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Unit Group

2723 Telecommunications Engineers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

2723 Telecommunications Engineers

Plan, design, develop and monitor telecommunication systems, networks, devices and broadcasting equipment.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Occupation

272331 Telecommunications Engineer

Plans, designs, develops and monitors telecommunication systems, networks, devices and broadcasting equipment.

Alternative title

  • Telecommunications Network Engineer

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Designs and develops telecommunications products, systems and networks
  • Monitors and maintains the performance of complex telecommunication products, networks and systems
  • Tests and evaluates telecommunications products, systems and networks to ensure functionality, performance and emergency contingency planning
  • Provides technical support and troubleshooting for telecommunication products, systems and networks
  • Develops and implements system and network security measures, and ensures compliance with regulations and legislation