Telecom technicians

This qualification reflects the role of an advanced technician (technical officer), team leader or supervisor with a wide range of telecommunications skills who can install and maintain:

enterprise networks in emerging and converging technologies

optical and wireless equipment for high speed broadband network infrastructure

internet protocol (IP) based network telecommunications equipment

IP based networks in home networks and small and medium enterprises

telecommunications, data cabling and cabling products in line with the specifications of the access network owner

telecommunications access network cabling and infrastructure, systems and customer equipment

The qualifications also enables technicians to assess installation requirements of converging voice, video and data IP networks, plan and perform installations and test installed equipment and fault find. It may also involve a degree of autonomy and may include limited supervision of others.

The following specialisations can be achieved through selection of specific units of competency:

Network Engineering

Optical Networks

Radio Communications.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.

Telecommunications electronics technicians are expected to obtain knowledge of wired and wireless communications basic concepts which are then applicable to various types of voice, data and video systems. Once the CET has acquired these skills, abilities and knowledge, he or she will be able to enter employment in any part of the telecommunications field. With minimal training in areas unique to specific products, the CET should become a profitable and efficient part of the electronics-communications workforce.