Telecommunications Linesworker (Aus) / Telecommunications Line Mechanic (NZ) – ANZSCO 342413

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Description

Installs, maintains and repairs external telecommunication equipment such as aerial lines, conduits and underground cables, radio and mobile phone antennae, and limited items of terminal equipment.

Skill Level

3

Alternative Titles

NULL

Specializations

  • Operator Bearer Systems (Army)

Skills Assessment Authority

TRA

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Group: 3424 Telecommunications Trades Workers

Description

install, maintain and repair data transmission equipment, aerial lines, conduits, cables, radio antennae and telecommunications equipment and appliances.

Tasks

  • 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

Skill Level

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

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