Telecommunications technician

Code 7422.7

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.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • procurement of ICT network equipment
  • concepts of telecommunications
  • telecommunication trunking
  • direct inward dialing
  • ICT communications protocols

Skills and competences

  • Resolver problemas de compatibilidad de datos en sistemas interconectados
  • upgrade firmware
  • communicate with customers
  • splice cable
  • use communication equipment
  • operate private branch exchange
  • install low voltage wiring
  • install electronic communication equipment
  • install signal repeaters
  • install cable TV services
  • operate signal generator
  • operate digging construction equipment
  • operate aerial work platforms
  • operate call distribution system
  • operate two-way radio systems
  • repair wiring
  • seal wires
  • solder electronics
  • use session border controller

Transversal competences

  • estimate duration of work
  • operate electronic measuring instruments

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences