Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)

Install internal cables and equipment

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As a cabler (data and telecommunications), you install internal telecommunications and data cabling, equipment and peripherals for computer networks, telephony, cable television and monitored security and fire alarms.

Similar roles include a telecommunications cable jointer, which involves joining, terminating and repairing copper and fibre optic telecommunications cables in underground pipes, trenches and overhead systems.

A telecommunications linesworker installs, maintains and repairs external telecommunication equipment such as aerial lines, conduits and underground cables, radio and mobile phone antennae, and limited items of terminal equipment.

$100,000

Benefits

  • Technical
  • Indoor & outdoor work
  • Earn while you learn
A typical day may involve
  • Examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed
  • Installing cabling for telephone, radio, pay tv and computer transmission
  • Joining cables and seals sheaths with lead and thermoplastic
    • It helps to be good at
  • Electrical work
  • Being thorough and analytical
  • Solving problems
  • Working at heights

    • Qualifications/ Equivalent Certification and Experience

    • Cert III Telecommunications Technology
    • Cert III Data And Voice Communications
    • Cert III Esi – Power Systems – Distribution Cable Jointing
    • Cert III Telecommunications Technology
    • Apprenticeship
    You may be able to work in
  • Construction
  • Telecommunications

    • Related roles

    • Electrician
    • Electrical linesworker
    • Electrical engineering technician