Telecommunications engineering technicians perform technical tasks connected with telecommunications engineering research, as well as with the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.
(a)     Tasks include -
providing technical assistance connected with research and the development of telecommunications equipment, or testing prototypes;
studying technical material such as blue prints and sketches to determine the method of work to be adopted;
preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for the manufacture and installation of telecommunications equipment, according to the specifications given;
providing technical supervision of the manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations;
applying technical knowledge of telecommunications engineering principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work.