Telecommunications - Jobs in this industry

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Pat Burke checking wires for faults.

A line mechanic checking cables for faults

This industry may be for you if you are interested in:
  • communications systems such as telephones, radios, internet and other communication systems
  • electronics
  • analysing faults and problem solving
  • designing, or interpreting drawings and plans
  • maths and computers
  • using technical skills, and working with your hands and tools.

 

Skills used in this Industry

Garry Fleming inspecting switching equipment.

Problem-solving

Good problem-solving skills are needed to help fix faulty equipment

Andrew logs call details on a computer.

Computer skills

Computer skills are essential to work in this industry

Repairing a power line on a pole.

Technical skills

Working with your hands and using tools and technical skills is essential for some telecommunications jobs

A telecommunications technician testing radio equipment.

Electronic skills

An interest and knowledge of electronic and computer-controlled equipment is needed to help analyse faults

Ryan Drew testing equipment.

Knowledge of communication systems

A knowledge of a wide range of communication systems is needed to work in this industry

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