Installs internal telecommunications and data cabling, equipment and peripherals for computer networks, telephony, cable television and monitored security and fire alarms.
Tasks & Responsibilities
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
Alternative Titles
• Examining drawings
• 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
Assessment Documents
Trade qualification
Employment evidence
Portfolio (if required)
Passport
English test
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Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) (ANZSCO 342411) | Australian Occupation Guide