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72205.02 – Switch network installers and repairers

Switch network installers and repairers install, test, maintain and repair telephone switching equipment. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Satellite receiver installer
  • Switch network installer and repairer - telecommunications
  • Switched communication electrician
  • Toll communication electrician

Core competencies

  • Troubleshooting to identify and resolve technical issues with sophisticated telephone switching equipment
  • Setting Up and Repairing to install, test and repair electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems to ensure ongoing functionality
  • Gross Body Equilibrium to maintain balance when climbing poles or ladders to prevent falls, slips or other accidents
  • Finger Dexterity to work with delicate components such as fiber optic cables, connectors and densely packed switch panels
  • Attention to Detail to ensure the precise installation of trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices or switching centers
  • Knowledge in Telecommunications to understand telecommunications systems, focusing on basic installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of switches

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
  • Inspect and test trunking systems, circuits and equipment
  • Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software.

Additional information

No data has been provided for this section.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (72011)
  • Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (22311)
  • Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (72204)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

722 – Technical electrical trades

Minor group

7220 – Technical electrical trades and electrical power line and telecommunications workers

Unit group

72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians

Occupational profile

72205.02 – Switch network installers and repairers

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