6722-Information and Communications Technology Installers and Servicers and Related Occupations

Job Title: 

Information and Communications Technology Installers and Servicers and Related Occupations

Job Description: 

Information and communications technology (ICT) installers and servicers and related occupations install, repair and maintain telecommunications equipment, data transmission equipment, cables, antennae and conduits, and operate telecommunications equipment and data transmission equipment and repair, fit and maintain computers.

Tasks: 

Fitting and adjusting computer hardware

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

809 - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

672201 - Data and Telecommunications Cabler
Description : Installs internal telecommunications and data cabling, equipment and peripherals for computer networks, telephony, cable television and monitored security and fire alarms.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes

672202 - Telecommunications Cable Jointer
Description : Joints, terminates and repairs copper and fibre optic telecommunications cables installed in underground pipes, trenches and overhead systems.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Fibre Optic Cable Splicer, Fibre Optics Jointer

672203 - Computer Engineering Mechanic / Service Person
Description : Supports and maintains computer systems and peripherals by installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing hardware.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Computer Engineering Serviceperson, Computer Equipment Fitter, Computer Hardware Mechanic

672204 - Telecommunications Line Mechanic
Description : Installs, maintains and repairs external telecommunication equipment, including aerial lines, conduits and underground cables, radio and mobile phone antennae, and limited items of terminal equipment.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Electrician (Telecommunication), Operator Bearer Systems (Army), Telecom Transmission Serviceman, Telecommunication Electrician, Telecommunications Line Installer, Telecommunications Line Serviceman, Telephone Linesperson and Installer

672205 - Telecommunications Technician
Description : Installs, maintains and repairs telecommunications equipment and appliances such as telephones, mobile telephones, switchboards and data transmission equipment, in homes, businesses, telephone exchanges and other network sites.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Communications Electronician, Communications Installation Coordinator, Communications Technician, Electronician (Communications), Radio Communications Technician, Technical Communications Manager, Telecommunication Mechanician, Telecommunications Technician Quality Controller, Telephone Equipment Serviceman / Technician, Telephone Installer, Telephone Technician

672206 - Communications Operator
Description : Transmits and receives radio messages by use of morse code, voice and radio teletype.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Communication and Information Systems Controller (Air Force), Communication Information Systems Sailor (Navy), Communications Instrument Officer, Operator Specialist Communications (Army), Radio Officer Ship, Radio Operator, Radio Telephone (RT) Operator, Telecommunication Equipment Operator

Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa