How do I become a junior telecommunications technician
Get qualified to work as a junior telecommunications technician with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Junior Telecommunications Technician generally earns $1,224 per week ($63,648 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience and technical expertise (and a trade qualification) you can expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.
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There are approximately 2,400 Junior Telecommunications Technicians employed in Australia right now. Junior Telecommunications Technicians and Trade Assistants are employed by media and telecommunications firms as well as construction, manufacturing, and scientific organisations.
Source: Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
Junior Telecommunications Technicians receive on-the-job training, but you’ll boost your chances of employment with a Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology or a Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation. These courses take 6-12 months to complete. You might also need a construction industry White Card and working at heights permit.
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Further reading
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17th February 2021All junior telecommunications technician courses
- 22682VIC Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)
- ICT20215 Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operate
- ICT20219 Certificate II in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation
- ICT20315 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology
- ICT20319 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology
- ICT30415 Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operate
- ICT30419 Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation
- ICT30519 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology
- ICT30519 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Telecommunications Cabling)
- ICTCBL323 Test Cables and Systems on Customer Premises
- UEE22011 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
- UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
Junior Telecommunications Technician careers
Junior Telecommunications Technicians assist qualified technicians install and maintain fibre optic cables and other telecommunications equipment including network conduit, ariels, antennae, and data transmission appliances. They mainly carry out outdoor labouring work under the supervision of a qualified tradesperson.
As a Junior Telecommunications Technician you’ll be digging, lifting, carrying, cutting and laying cable. A typical work day might involve climbing ladders, driving to a remote location, and working from a roof-top or ceiling.
