Communications Technician Jobs in Australia

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed
• locating faults in telecommunications equipment using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment
• attaching wires and cables to appliances
• adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments
• installing cabling for telephone, radio, pay TV and computer transmission
• joining cables and sealing sheaths with lead and thermoplastic
• erecting, testing and maintaining aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae
• installing telecommunications equipment and appliances such as telephones, switchboards and data transmission equipment