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Telecommunications Trades Assistant

A Telecommunications Trades Assistant installs and maintains data transmission equipment, diagnoses faults, and ensures safety in team settings.

How do I become a telecommunications trades assistant

Get qualified to work as a telecommunications trades assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Telecommunications Trades Assistant generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 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 you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has seen strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 24,700 people working as a Telecommunications Trades Assistant in Australia, but this number is expected to drop to 23,600 by 2025. Telecommunications Trades Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Telecommunications Trades Assistant. This course covers a range of topics including assembling and configuring PCs, fabricating and assembling electronic components, installing small and medium-sized networks and purchasing parts for installation.

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Further reading

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Telecommunications Trades Assistant careers

A Telecommunications Trades Assistant installs and maintains lines and equipment for data transmission. You might specialise in phone, internet, television or other telecommunication work. Telecommunications Trades Assistants find and diagnose faults or problem issues or install cables for new projects. You might design new telecommunications systems or work to existing plans.

Telecommunications Trades Assistants should have excellent technical abilities and be able to adapt their skills to suit a range of circumstances. It’s important you can follow instructions and work as part of a team. Telecommunications Trades Assistants must be able to follow correct procedures and make safety a priority during their work.