Telecommunications Trades Workers
Snapshot
Telecommunications Trades Workers install, maintain and repair data transmission equipment, aerial lines, conduits, cables, radio antennae and telecommunications equipment and appliances.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 20000 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $1020 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | above average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | low |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | average |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying 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.
Job Titles
- Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
- Telecommunications Cable Jointer
- Telecommunications Linesworker
- Telecommunications Technician