UNIT GROUP 2633 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

PROFESSIONALS

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS design,

construct, install, service and support telecommunications equipment,
systems and facilities.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate

with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of
relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute
for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience
and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal
qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

 planning, designing, building, configuring and commissioning

telecommunications devices, networks and systems, such as voice,
radio, two-way, data, microwave, satellite and digital data systems, and
ensuring telecommunications systems interconnect with equipment
from different manufacturers, service providers and users
 compiling engineering project proposals to define goals, identify scope,
background and need, and ascertain cost of equipment, parts and
services
 evaluating and procuring new products and services from vendors
 ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures in
the provision of telecommunications systems
 selecting and developing new telecommunications sites by locating
sites, filing documents, drawing up documents for approval, drafting
construction drawings and following through to approval
 determining appropriate configurations of telecommunications
hardware and software, ensuring desired performance of
telecommunications equipment
 preparing and interpreting specifications, drawings and regulations for
the use of telecommunications equipment
 determining the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-
breakers, transmission lines and equipment
 identifying and analysing problems and needs of existing
telecommunications systems, such as interference, intelligibility and
clarity, to determine the most appropriate means of reducing,
eliminating and avoiding current and future problems and improve
communications
 monitoring telecommunications systems to assess need for updates,
upgrades, enhancements, preventive maintenance and new systems
  assessing performance levels of system hardware and software to
project future needs, and developing short- and long-terms plans for
updating equipment, adding capabilities, enhancing existing systems
and providing improved telecommunications

Occupations:
263311 Telecommunications Engineer
263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer

263311 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER

Designs and develops telecommunications systems, devices and products.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

Signals Corps Officer (Army) (Aus) / Signals Officer (Army) (NZ)

263312 TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK ENGINEER

Alternative Titles:
Communications Consultant
Communications Specialist (ICT)
Telecommunications Consultant
Telecommunications Specialist

Plans, designs, and monitors complex telecommunications networks and

associated broadcasting equipment.

Skill Level: 1