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Job Title - Telecommunications Technician

Description

A Telecommunications Technician installs repairs and maintains telecommunications systems. They can install telephone, fax lines, internet, Wi-Fi, office equipment and cabling. These could be in residential, commercial or governmental systems.

Typical Job Activities

Installs new systems and sets up
Tests equipment
Trains people to use the systems
Maintains and repairs systems
Travels from site to site
Makes regular inspections
Troubleshoots and fixes problems
Keeps records

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Related Occupations

Electronician (Communications)
Radio Communications Technician 

Educational Requirements

PATH 1
Apprenticeship
Trade Test

PATH 2
Learnership – Telecommunications Network Operations NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
Trade Test 

PATH 3
Learnership – Information Technology: Technical Support NQF Level 2, 3, and 4
Trade Test

PATH 4
Learnership – Information Technology: Systems Development NQF Level 2, 3, and 4
Trade Test

PATH 5
National Certificate in Telecommunications for Customer Premises Equipment NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
Trade Test

PATH 6
National Certificate: Engineering Studies N1, N2 and N3
these can be done at many TVET (FET) colleges.
Workplace experience
Trade Test

Compulsory subjects: None
Recommended subjects: None

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Be technically minded
Be observant
Have good with your hands
Be responsible and reliable
Be a team player
Be detail orientated
Be a problem solver

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Employment Opportunities

High

Market Competitiveness

High

Income Potential

Moderate

Self-Employment Options

Low

International Employment Market

Moderate

Possible Employers

Government - national, provincial, local councils and related organisations like universities
Big private companies
Medium or small Companies

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Relevant Contact Details

University of Witwatersrand
www.wits.ac.za

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
www.cput.ac.za

Career Progress and Path

Further studies in the specific career field
Further studies in related fields
Experience in specific field
Work performance
Experience in related fields

Possible Career Paths 

Specialist career in the specific field
General business management

Employment Stability

Very stable

Reasons to consider this career

A job in government
A job in private companies
A stable job
To be of service to people
To work with my hands
To work with technology
To work with people
To focus on a specific field
To work fixed hours