3823 Telecommunications Trades Workers
3823 Telecommunications Trades Workers
Install, maintain and repair data transmission equipment, aerial lines, conduits, cables, radio antennae and telecommunications equipment and appliances.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- 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
382331 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
Installs internal telecommunications and data cabling, equipment and peripherals for computer networks, telephony, cable television and monitored security and fire alarms.
Registration or licensing is required.
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Installs and connects cables to distribution frames, cabinets and other telecommunications equipment
- Identifies, locates and rectifies faults in data and telecommunications cable installations
- Sets up and configures data communication systems, local area networks and wireless communication networks
382332 Telecommunications Cable Technician
Joins, terminates and repairs copper and fibre optic telecommunications cables installed in underground pipes, trenches and overhead systems.
Specialisations
- Fibre Optic Cable Hauler
- Fibre Optic Cable Splicer
- Fibre Optics Technician
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Inspects and tests telecommunications cables to identify faults and determine repair requirements
- Locates and excavates cable faults using appropriate tools and equipment
- Joins and terminates copper and fibre optic cables using appropriate connectors and splicing techniques
- Installs and repairs underground pipes and trenches to accommodate telecommunications cables
- Installs and repairs overhead systems for telecommunications cables
- Tests and measures cable performance using specialised equipment
382333 Telecommunications Linesworker
Installs, maintains and repairs external telecommunication equipment such as aerial lines, conduits and underground cables, radio and mobile phone antennae, and limited items of terminal equipment.
Specialisation
- Operator Bearer Systems (Army)
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Installs and maintains external telecommunication equipment such as aerial lines, conduits and underground cables
- Repairs and replaces damaged or faulty telecommunication equipment
- Installs and maintains radio and mobile phone antennae
- Tests and troubleshoots telecommunication equipment to identify and resolve issues
- Performs routine maintenance on telecommunication equipment
- Works at heights on a range of telecommunications structures, such as poles, towers and masts
382334 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)
Skill level: 3
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