Telecommunications Technical Specialists (ANZSCO 3132) are professionals who are responsible for developing, monitoring, and carrying out technical support functions for telecommunications networks. They also install computer equipment, computer systems, and various communication systems such as microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite, and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in the Telecommunications Technical Specialists unit group require a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below:

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Relevant experience of at least three years and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances, additional relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Installing, maintaining, repairing, and diagnosing malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite, and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems.
• Configuring and integrating network and telecommunications technology with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases, and operating systems.
• Developing and recording logs of the details, locations, and status of inventories, parts, equipment, and instruments. Maintaining documentation of communication policies, procedures, guidelines, regulations, and quality standards.
• Providing technical advice and information, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment.
• Planning the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure.
• Liaising with vendors, suppliers, service providers, and external resources. Monitoring contractual obligations and performance delivery.
• Providing ongoing operational support in designing, optimizing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and resolving telecommunications network performance malfunctions, defects, and faults.

Occupations:

• 313211 Radiocommunications Technician
• 313212 Telecommunications Field Engineer
• 313213 Telecommunications Network Planner
• 313214 Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist

313211 Radiocommunications Technician

Radiocommunications Technicians install, maintain, repair, and diagnose malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite, and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems.

Skill Level: 2

313212 Telecommunications Field Engineer

Telecommunications Field Engineers plan, design, commission, and monitor complex telecommunications networks and associated equipment. They provide technical advice and information, and identify complex problems and initiate action to resolve them.

Skill Level: 2

313213 Telecommunications Network Planner

Telecommunications Network Planners are responsible for planning the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure.

Skill Level: 2

313214 Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist

Telecommunications Technical Officers or Technologists carry out specialized design and support functions in telecommunications engineering. This includes optimization and performance monitoring of telecommunications networks, diagnosis and repair of faults, and the selection and installation of equipment.

Skill Level: 2