Telecommunications engineering technician deploy, maintain and monitor a telecommunication system that provides interactions between data and voice communications, such as telephone, video conferencing, computer, and voicemail systems. They are also involved in the design, manufacturing, construction, maintenance and repair of telecommunication systems. Telecommunications engineering technicians provide technical assistance in the research and development of telecommunication equipment.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Providing technical assistance connected with research and the development of telecommunications equipment, or testing prototypes;
(b) Studying technical material such as blue prints and sketches to determine the method of work to be adopted;
(c) Preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for the manufacture and installation of telecommunications equipment, according to the specifications given;
(d) Providing technical supervision of the manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations;
(e) Applying technical knowledge of telecommunications engineering principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work.