Telecommunications engineering technicians
NKPD code: 3522
Description
Telecommunications engineering technicians provide technical assistance in research on telecommunications equipment and engineering, and design, manufacture, assemble, construct, maintain and repair telecommunications systems. Telecommunications engineering technicians perform the following main tasks: • providing technical assistance in research on telecommunications equipment or testing of prototypes; • studying technical materials such as detailed drawings and diagrams to determine optimal work methods; • preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour for the manufacture and installation of telecommunications equipment according to design specifications; • carrying out technical supervision of the manufacture, use, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems in accordance with specifications and regulations; • providing technical assistance related to telecommunications engineering to identify and resolve problems. Examples of occupations in this unit group: – Technician, telecommunications – Technician, communications equipment Excludes: – Technician, electronic equipment – 3114 – Technician, hardware – 7422 – Mechanic, audiovisual electronics – 7422 – Fitter, telephone and telegraph maintenance – 7422