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CABLER (DATA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

ANZSCO 342411 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

A data and telecommunications cabler installs internal telecommunications and data cabling, equipment and peripherals for computer networks, telephony, cable television and monitored security and fire alarms. A cabler (data and telecommunications) in Australia is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

 

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Group: 3424 Telecommunications Trades Workers

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

A data and telecommunications cabler installs, maintains and repairs data transmission equipment, aerial lines, conduits, cables, radio antennae and telecommunications equipment and appliances. The number of job openings for telecommunications trades workers going forward is expected to be average.

 

Tasks

  • examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed
  • locating faults in telecommunications equipment using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment
  • attaching wires and cables to appliances
  • adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments
  • installing cabling for telephone, radio, pay TV and computer transmission
  • joining cables and sealing sheaths with lead and thermoplastic
  • erecting, testing and maintaining aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae
  • installing telecommunications equipment and appliances such as telephones, switchboards and data transmission equipment

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the cabler unit group (Group 3424) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

 

In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

 

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same cabler group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

 

English Requirement

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) is currently assessed with TRA - (Trades Recognition Australia); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) in Australia is $ 69,193 per year. Average Age: Males: Females: Persons: 39.1

 

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3424) Telecommunications trades workers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

 

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