Telecommunications engineers

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Average salary

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Average weekly hours

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0.88%

Unemployment rate

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Definition: Telecoms and related network installers and repairers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5242

Telecoms and related network installers and repairers install, maintain and repair public and private telephone systems and maintain, test and repair telecoms cables.

Common tasks include:

installs internal cabling and wiring for telephone systems and networks and fits and wires junction and distribution boxes
fixes connecting wires from underground and aerial lines to premises and connects cable terminals to inside wiring
installs telephones, switchboards and coin operated phone boxes
uses testing equipment to locate defective components of circuitry and makes any necessary repairs
tests installation and makes any further necessary adjustments
assists with the erection of wooden poles or steel towers to carry overhead lines
connects cables and tests for any defects
locates and repairs faults to lines and ancillary equipment
erects and maintains mobile telecoms infrastructure

Qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Apprenticeships and traineeships combining work experience and practical training are available at NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Telecoms and related network installers and repairers

Cable jointer Customer service engineer (telecoms) Installation engineer (telecoms) Network officer (telecoms) Telecom engineer Telephone engineer

Equality focus: Telecoms and related network installers and repairers

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