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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

What the work involves, the skills employers want, and how to get started in South Africa.

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What do Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers do?

Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers, are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of telecommunications equipment used for transmitting data, voice, and video. This includes devices such as telephones, satellite dishes, and data communication devices. These professionals work with both wired and wireless communication technologies, ensuring that systems operate effectively and efficiently. They are typically employed by telecommunications companies, cable service providers, and other organizations that rely on advanced communication systems. Their work involves interpreting blueprints and technical diagrams, testing equipment for proper functionality, troubleshooting issues, and performing repairs as necessary. The role requires a solid understanding of electronic principles, as well as proficiency with tools and diagnostic equipment. With the growth of technology and increasing reliance on telecommunications, these professionals play a crucial role in ensuring that communication networks function seamlessly.

What the work actually is

  • Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain its use, responding to any inquiries or complaints.
  • Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
  • Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
  • Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
  • Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.

Skills employers expect

Skills

  • Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  • Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  • Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Abilities

  • Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
  • Visual Color Discrimination The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Telecommunications Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
  • Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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How people get into it

Education of new hires

High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
Post-secondary certificate
Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)

A normal week

  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Tools used on the job

Technology

  • Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
  • Presentation software Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Analytical or scientific software Fluke ClearSight Analyzer 路 Fluke Networks TechAdvisor Field Access System
  • Geographic information system Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook

Tools

  • Voice data video cable tester Bridge tap detectors 路 Modem verification units 路 Pocket toners
  • GFI circuit testers Cable fault finders 路 Receptacle analyzers
  • Circuit tester In-line modular adapters 路 Polarity testers
  • Stripping tools T-strippers
  • Multimeters Digital multimeters

Who it suits

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

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How much do Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers earn in South Africa?

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salaries in South Africa vary by experience, province and employer.

What do Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers do?

Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain its use, responding to any inquiries or complaints, Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools and Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.

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