Certificate III in Telecommunications

Tasks

• Assessing and configuration of equipment in convergence technologies that integrate radio, optical and internet protocol (IP) based applications
• Fault finding
• Assessing installation requirements
• Install, maintain, repair data transmission equipment, ariel lines, conduit, cables, radio antennae and telecommunications equipment
• Examine drawings, specifications to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed

Future prospects

• Specialisation in optical networks, wireless networks, cabling networks, telecommunications networking or radio communications
• Certificate IV in Telecommunications engineering technology

Also known as

• Telecommunications linesworker
• Telecommunications technician
• Telecommunications trades worker

If you like

• Various worksites
• Computer and technically minded
• Practical hands-on work
• Working independently and as part of a team

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We look after

• Wages
• Allowances
• Annual leave & annual leave Loading
• TAFE/RTO fees
• Mentoring & support
• WHS/PPE

Fact

The future growth of this industry is expected to be strong over the next 5 years. (LabourMarketInsights.gov.au)