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Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist - 313214

Description

Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologists carry out specialised design and support functions in telecommunications engineering including optimisation and performance monitoring of telecommunications networks, diagnosis and repair of faults, and the selection and installation of equipment.

Skill Level

2

Skills Assessment Requirements

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist is Engineers Australia. To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Six pathways for skills assessment by Engineers Australia:
    • Pathway A – If you hold an accredited qualification:
      • Australian qualification pathway if you have studied in Australia and hold a qualification which is accredited by Engineers Australia
      • Washington accord qualification pathway if your qualification is from a country which is a full signatory to the Washington Accord
      • Sydney accord qualification pathway if your qualification is from a county which is a full signatory to the Sydney Accord
      • Dublin accord qualification pathway if your qualification is from a country which is a full signatory to the Dublin Accord
      • You otherwise hold other recognised qualifications
    • Pathway B – Competency Demonstration Report Pathway
      • If you do not hold an accredited qualification or do not want to be assessed according to your degree title or course content
    • Competent English level = IELTS 6
    • For any of the qualification pathways you are required to provide:
      • CV/Resume containing a full summary of your engineering education and work experience
      • Academic degree certificate (a letter of completion will only be accepted as a substitute before graduation and only for Australian qualifications)
      • Complete and official academic transcript (including any recognition of prior learning and course syllabus where applicable)
      • Official English translations of above documents where applicable
    • For the competency demonstration report pathway, you are required to provide and prepare:
      • CV/Resume containing a full summary of your engineering education and work experience
      • A reference letter or certificate from your employer on official company letterhead
      • A report containing evidence of continuing professional development, three ‘career episodes’ (each describing a specific aspect of your engineering activity) and a summary statement

Did you know?

When applying under any of the Accord Qualification Pathways Engineers Australia will only consider your qualification if it was obtained the same year or after the country in which you studied became a full Signatory.

Group Title 3132 Telecommunications Technical Specialists
Group Description

Develop, monitor and carry out technical support functions for telecommunications networks and install computer equipment, computer systems and microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems.

Tasks

  • Installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems
  • Configuring and integrating network and telecommunications technology with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases and operating systems
  • Developing and recording logs of the details, locations and status of inventories, parts, equipment and instruments and maintaining the documentation of communication policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations, and quality standards
  • Providing technical advice and information, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment
  • Planning the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure
  • Liaising with vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources and monitoring contractual obligations and performance delivery
  • Providing ongoing operational support in designing, optimising, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and resolving of telecommunications network performance malfunctions, defects and faults

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

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 and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupations in this Group

  • 313211 Radiocommunications Technician
  • 313212 Telecommunications Field Engineer
  • 313213 Telecommunications Network Planner
  • 313214 Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist

How to calculate your points (skilled visas)

To apply for a skilled visa, you must determine your points score. The minimum required to be eligible is 65 points. However, depending on your occupation, the demand, and the state you are applying to, you may need a higher score to receive an invitation.

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