Telecommunications Technician Electrical & Electronic Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Telecommunications Technician Do?
Telecommunications technicians install, test, maintain and troubleshoot telecommunications systems. They repair or replace defective devices and equipment and maintain a safe working environment and a complete inventory of supplies. They also provide user or customer assistance.
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Where Do I Start?
ICT Communications Protocols
The system of rules which allow the exchange of information between computers or other devices via computer networks.
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Skills You Need to Become a Telecommunications Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialICT Communications Protocols knowledge
The system of rules which allow the exchange of information between computers or other devices via computer networks.
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EssentialTelecommunication Trunking knowledge
The method of providing network access to many clients while keeping smaller number of connection components by grouping and sharing connection circuits and frequencies.
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EssentialProcurement Of ICT Network Equipment knowledge
The products available from network equipment providers and methods for selecting and procuring the equipment.
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EssentialConcepts Of Telecommunications knowledge
The telecommunication principles, theories, models, equipment and processes such as transfer rate, bandwidth, signal-to-noise ratio, bit error ratio and C/N ratio, as well as the effect of the qualities of …
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EssentialDirect Inward Dialing knowledge
The telecommunication service that provides a company with a series of telephone numbers for internal use, such as individual telephone numbers for each employee or every workstation. Using Direct Inward …
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EssentialCommunicate With Customers skill
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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EssentialEstimate Duration Of Work skill
Produce accurate calculations on time necessary to fulfil future technical tasks based on past and present information and observations or plan the estimated duration of individual tasks in a given …
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EssentialInstall Low Voltage Wiring skill
Plan, deploy, troubleshoot and test low voltage wiring.
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EssentialOperate Electronic Measuring Instruments skill
Tend a wide variety of devices for measuring electronic characteristics of system components, such as optical power meter, fibre power meter, digital power meter and multimeter.
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EssentialOperate Two-way Radio Systems skill
Use radios that can receive and transmit sound signals in order to communicate with similar radios on the same frequency such as mobile phones and walkie talkies.
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EssentialRepair Wiring skill
Find faults in wires or cables by using specialised equipment and repair these faults depending on type of wiring.
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EssentialSolder Electronics skill
Operate and use soldering tools and soldering iron, which supply high temperatures to melt the solder and to join electronic components.
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EssentialUse Communication Equipment skill
Set up, test and operate different types of communication equipment such as transmission equipment, digital network equipment, or telecommunications equipment.
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EssentialInstall Cable TV Services skill
Ensure that home or offices are properly wired to receive cable TV.
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EssentialInstall Electronic Communication Equipment skill
Set up and deploy digital and analogue electronic communications. Understand electronic diagrams and equipment specifications.
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EssentialInstall Signal Repeaters skill
Set up and configure devices which enhance strength of signal of a communication channel to enable proper reception and reproduction in further places.
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EssentialOperate Aerial Work Platforms skill
Tend mechanical devices that allow momentary access to high, usually inaccessible areas. Ensure your own safety and the safety of surrounding people.
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EssentialOperate Call Distribution System skill
Apply assigning methods (mostly used in call centres) to provide clients with the best possible service by connecting them with the most suitable agent.
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EssentialOperate Digging Construction Equipment skill
Operate and use construction equipment, such as digger derricks, backhoes, track hoes, front-end loaders, trenchers, or cable ploughs.
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EssentialOperate Private Branch Exchange skill
Handle Private Branch Exchange (PBX), a telecommunication system within an organisation that switches calls between users on local lines. At the same time the system allows all users to share …
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EssentialOperate Signal Generator skill
Tend electronic devices or software tone generators that produce digital or analog repeating or non-repeating electronic signals in order to design, test and repair electronic and acoustic equipment.
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EssentialSeal Wires skill
Fasten and insulate electric or communications wires or cables.
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EssentialSplice Cable skill
Join and weave electric and communications cable and trunk lines together.
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EssentialUpgrade Firmware skill
Update basic or integrated software included in devices, network components and embedded systems.
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EssentialUse Session Border Controller skill
Manage calls during a given VoIP session and ensure security and quality of service by operating a session border controller (SBC).
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OptionalCisco knowledge
The products available from the network equipment provider Cisco and methods for selecting and procuring the equipment.
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OptionalAssist Customers skill
Provide support and advice to customers in making purchasing decisions by finding out their needs, selecting suitable service and products for them and politely answering questions about products and services.
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OptionalCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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OptionalEnsure Proper Document Management skill
Guarantee that the tracking and recording standards and rules for document management are followed, such as ensuring that changes are identified, that documents remain readable and that obsoleted documents are …
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OptionalExecute Analytical Mathematical Calculations skill
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
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OptionalPerform ICT Troubleshooting skill
Identify problems with servers, desktops, printers, networks, and remote access, and perform actions which solve the problems.
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OptionalUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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OptionalAssess Telecommunication Infrastructure Issues skill
Evaluate problems in telecommunication infrastructure by using specialised methods, applications and tools to find weaknesses and stress points in a network and elements of the infrastructure regarding aspects such as …
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OptionalDesign Failover Solutions skill
Create and manage a system of backup or standby solution which is automatically triggered and becomes active in case the main system or application fails.
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OptionalMaintain Internet Protocol Configuration skill
Apply Internet Protocol Configuration (ipconfig) to gather data on Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) configuration values in order to identify devices and their IP addresses.
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OptionalMonitor Communication Channels' Performance skill
Search for possible faults. Perform visual checks. Analyse system indicators and use diagnostic devices.
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OptionalUse Access Control Software skill
Utilise software to define the roles and manage user authentication, privileges and access rights to ICT systems, data and services.
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OptionalUse Computer Telephony Integration skill
Utilise technology that allows interaction between telephone and computer. Enable call services directly within a desktop environment.
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