The expert in transmission and distribution networks is the professional who designs and develops systems to transfer information from one computer to another. To do this, the expert identifies the type of data to be transmitted (audio, text, graphics, video), analyzes the channel through which they have to be distributed (optical fiber, cable, etc.), quantifies the amount of data to be sent, and sizes or resizes the network based on the specified parameters.

This professional designs and develops digital networks of data transmission to streamline the processing the information in networks (such as electrical, traffic, or water). Therefore, the expert monitors and limits or expands traffic information from a network, both at user and administrator level.

This professional works in consulting firms, companies providing telephone services, or corporations that manage the distribution network of basic services (water, gas, electricity, etc.).

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes de telecomunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes i serveis de telecomunicacions
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica
• Grau: Enginyeria telemàtica
• Grau: Enginyeria de xarxes de telecomunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria electrònica de telecomunicació
• Grau: Informàtica i serveis
• Grau: Tecnologies de telecomunicació

Complementary training

Knowledge is required in computers and telecommunications technologies, telecommunication protocols, optical networks and data transmission, and implementation of VPN services. This knowledge can be acquired by attending:

¿ Course on Equipment and telecommunications technologies: Cisco, Nortel or Juniper Networks, among others.
¿ Course on telecommunications protocols: TCP / IP (UDP, DNS, FTP, SNMP, etc.), SPF (IS-IS), ATM, FR, HDLC, BGP, MPLS, etc.
¿ Course on optical networks and data transmission equipment SDH, DWDM, EoSDH, IP routers, modems, etc.
¿ Course on Implementation of VPN services: VPN / MPLS.

Other specific skills

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Initiative: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 3

New technologies

People who show an interest in this field are motivated by the development and advanced use of new technologies in any of their applications (software, hardware, telecommunications) from an innovative perspective and in accordance with the continuous updates of technologies, programmes and equipment that appear on the market. The design, installation, management and maintenance of computer systems and new technologies are activities specific to this field.

Safety

Those who prefer to work in the field of security enjoy carrying out duties of protection, security and surveillance of individuals, goods, data or information. Activities such as protecting people who work with an entity and their staff in order to prevent offences and crimes, as well participating in processes that investigate criminal activity are examples of the professional tasks that comprise this field. Knowing the laws that are applicable in the field or professional context within which this task takes place is key when carrying out these kinds of activities.

E-learning tools designer

Avionics software engineer

e-Commerce and payment systems consultant

e-Health consultant

Security administrator

• Work hours

  The usual working week is 40 hours spread over eight hours a day in the morning and evening. However, it usually requires flexible hours to meet workload and project requirements, or troubleshooting. Usually linked to services 24/7.

• Salary

  The payoff is calculated according to the experience demonstrated, the responsibility assumed and the hours worked. Usually, the salary is between € 22,000 and € 40,000 gross per year.

• Professional category

  Technician