Group
Occupation
382334 Telecommunications Technician
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
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