INSTALLER – TELECOMMUNICATIONS

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Additional Skills

• Instruct apprentices

Area of Specialization

• Telecommunications equipment

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Type of Systems

• Telecommunication system
• Telephone system

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to travel

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Tight deadlines

Work Location Information

• On-site customer service
• Various locations

Personal Suitability

• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability

Telephone Installer and Repairer Specific Skills

• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults

Telecommunications Equipment Technician Specific Skills

• Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment