Telecommunication technician. Telecommunication network technician

This professional is in charge of installing telecommunication systems (telephone, radio and TV) and of their maintenance. S/he is also responsible for the monitoring of telecommunication network management and carrying out the maintenance of communication terminals. Must be willing and physically prepared to work at great heights, in communication towers or on antennas.

• See to the implementation and set-up of telephone (telephone networks, switchboards), radio and TV systems (radio-mobile networks, closed-circuit TV, etc.).
• Carry out implementation tests and the fine-tuning of the components and media equipment used to guarantee the necessary quality and reliability, in line with agreed costs.
• Check that the facilities meet sector specific regulations.
• See to the maintenance of these telecommunication systems and carry out periodic reviews and any necessary repairs.
• Intervene in in-situ hardware and software modification processes when there are changes in technology, following new equipment specifications and the instructions of technical engineers.
• In some cases, based on the relevant technical specifications, contribute to the development and installation of telecommunication systems (telephone, radio and TV), computer, telematic and audiovisual production systems, ensuring the operability and quality of the services.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Professional Training Course(s) in teh field of Electrical and Electronics - Intermediate Level: Telecommunications facilities
• A-levels

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Initiative: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Team work and cooperation: Level 1

Planning and organisation: Level 1

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

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.

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Broadcast operator

Assembler for special technical fabrics

Graphic pre-press technician

Product quality checker

• Work hours

  Full-time

• Salary

  This ranges between 16.114 and 22.290 Euros gross per annum, depending on experience. Median: 18.952 euros annum gross. There are financial incentives to be obtained when objectives are met.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Specialist staff