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Telecommunications Technical Officer Or Technologist

OSCA 314135·ANZSCO 313214

Employed

730

Part-time share

10.3%

Female share

10.5%

Median age

48 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Telecommunications Technical Officer Or Technologist is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Data Centre Engineering and Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology.

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About this career

Carries out specialised design and support functions in telecommunications engineering, including optimisation and performance monitoring of telecommunications networks, diagnosis and repair of faults, and the selection and installation of equipment.

What they typically do

  • Monitors and optimises the performance of telecommunications networks
  • Diagnoses and repairs faults in telecommunications networks
  • Selects and installs telecommunications equipment
  • Conducts tests and measurements on telecommunications equipment and networks

Where they work

Information Media and Telecommunications

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
31.1%
NSW
26.7%
QLD
19.5%
WA
9%
SA
6%
TAS
3.6%
ACT
2.6%
NT
0.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Telecommunications Technical Officer Or Technologist.

  • Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Data Centre Engineering

    11439NAT · AQF 6 · 0 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

    ICT41219 · AQF 4 · 6 providers

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