Find out everything you need to know about becoming a Telecommunications Technician.
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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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