Skills & competences

Description

Information and communications technology (ICT) installers and servicers install, repair and maintain telecommunications equipment, data transmission equipment, cables, antennae and conduits, and repair, fit and maintain computers.
Tasks include -
(a) maintaining, troubleshooting, testing and repairing computers, data transmission equipment and computer peripherals;
(b) fitting and adjusting computer hardware;
(c) installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communications systems;
(d) providing technical advice and information, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment;
(e) installing and repairing cabling for computer, radio, telephone and television transmission;
(f) joining telecommunications and data cables, and sealing sheathes;
(g) installing, maintaining and repairing antennae used in communications.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Communications technology servicer
- Computer equipment fitter
- Computer hardware installer
- Data and telecommunications cabler
- Telecommunications equipment repairer
- Telecommunications line worker
- Telephone installer
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Engineering technician (telecommunications) - 3522