How do I become a telecommunications technician
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Telecommunications Technician generally earns $1,619 per week ($84,188 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 you can expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.
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There are approximately 24,700 Telecommunications Technicians employed in Australia right now. Telecommunications Technicians are employed by media and telecom firms as well as construction, manufacturing, scientific, and defence organisations.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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Telecommunications Technicians require (as a minimum) a Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation. This courses takes 12 months to complete. You might also need a construction industry White Card and working at heights permit. As your career progresses, consider Certificate IV and Diploma level qualifications in the telecommunications study stream.
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Further reading
Career Spotlight: Computer Network Professionals
26th November 2019
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17th February 2021All telecommunications technician courses
- Associate Degree in Applied Science
- Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Telecommunications)
- CPCCCM3001 Operate Elevated Work Platforms up to 11 Metres
- ICT30213 Certificate III in Telecommunications
- ICT30419 Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation
- ICT30519 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Telecommunications Cabling)
- ICT41119 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
- ICT41219 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cloud Engineering and Telecommunications Network Engineering)
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security and Telecommunication)
- ICT51015 Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering
- ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunication)
- ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
- ICT60615 Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering
- ICTBWN307 Use Optical Measuring Instruments
- ICTCBL247 Install, Maintain and Modify Customer Premises Communications Cabling: ACMA Open Rule
- ICTCBL254 Joint Metallic Conductor Cable in Access Network
- ICTCBL301 Install, Terminate and Certify Structured Cabling Installation
- ICTCBL303 Install and Terminate Coaxial Cable
- ICTCBL322 Install, Test and Terminate Optical Fibre Cable on Customer Premises
- ICTCBL323 Test Cables and Systems on Customer Premises
- ICTCBL330 Splice and Terminate Optical Fibre Cable for Telecommunications Projects
- ICTSS00086 ACMA Advanced Cabler Registration Skill Set
- ICTTEN207 Install and Test Internet Protocol Devices in Convergence Networks
- ICTTEN313 Work on and Resolve Recurrent Network Faults
- ICTTEN318 Inspect, Clean and Handle Optical Fibre Cable and Connectors
- ICTWHS201 Provide Telecommunications Services Safely on Roofs
- NAT10910001 Use Swing Stage Scaffolds Safely
- Professional Certificate of Competency in 5G Technology and Services
- RIIHAN301E Operate Elevating Work Platform
- RIIWHS204E & CPCCCM2012 Work Safely at Heights (Dual Course)
- RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights
- UEE20711 Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications
- UEE20720 Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications
- UEE30411 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications
- UEE30420 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications
- UEE40720 Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications
- UEE50120 Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
- UEE50511 Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- UEE50520 Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- UEE60220 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- UEECD0051 Use Drawings, Diagrams, Schedules, Standards, Codes and Specifications
- UEEDV0005 Install and Maintain Cabling for Multiple Access to Telecommunication Services
- UEEDV0008 Install, Modify and Verify Coaxial and Structured Communication Copper Cabling
- UEESS00133 Restricted - Disconnection/Reconnection of Fixed Wired Low Voltage Electrical Equipment
- UEESS00170 Install and Modify Performance Data Communication Optical Fibre Cabling Skill Set
- UETDREL005 Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus
- UETDREL006 Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non-Electrical Worker
- UETDRMP003 Perform Cable Pit/Trench/Excavation Rescue
- UETDRMP004 Perform Elevated Work Platform Controlled Descent Escape
- UETDRMP005 Perform Elevated Work Platform Rescue
- UETDRMP006 Perform Pole Top Rescue
- UETDRMP007 & HLTAID009 Low Voltage Rescue and CPR Training
- UETDRRF002 Perform EWP Rescue
- UETTDREL14 Working Safely Near Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non-electrical Worker
- UETTDRRF08 Perform EWP Controlled Descent Escape
Telecommunications Technician careers
Telecommunications Technicians install and maintain fibre optic cables and other telecommunications equipment at businesses, government organisations, and private residences. They mainly work outdoors laying cables and connecting appliances.
As a Telecommunications Technician you’ll be reading maps and schematic diagrams to ensure the correct positioning of cables and equipment as well as using instruments and hand tools to test and repair faulty connections. A typical work day might involve climbing ladders, driving to a remote location, and working from a roof-top, ceiling, or telecommunications tower.
