Entry Level Qualification 

8

Career Fields 

Engineering & Technology

For Specially Abled 

Career Entrance Exam 

No Entrance Exam

About Career 

1. As a Telecommunication Technician, you will be involved in the process of installing, maintaining, and repairing communication systems with the help of various materials and equipment such as copper wire/cables, optical fibre cables, dish antenna, modems, hubs, routers, switches, receivers, PCBs, various types of microprocessor chips (such as ICs or Integrated Circuits), etc.

2. PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) are used for connecting various electrical and electronic components in an electronic device such as a modem and router you use for Wi-Fi connections. Your computer has PCBs. Your mobile phone has PCBs.

3 .An IC or Integrated Circuit (often called a chip or microprocessor or microchip) is a set of electronic circuits and other microelectronic components all set in a pre-designed pattern on a small, flat piece of semiconductor material, usually silicon. ICs are used for carrying out a function of computing and other devices. For example, your mobile phone has ICs for various functions such as receiving Wi-Fi signals, running of various apps, storage of images, and so on. 

4. All these materials, equipment, and components - copper wire/cables, optical fibre cables, dish antenna, modems, hubs, routers, switches, receivers, PCBs, microchips, etc. are responsible for maintaining data and voice telecommunication networks.

​​​​​​​So, what will be your main tasks?

1. You will execute a plan for network installation by analyzing customer orders, plans, manuals, and technical specifications, etc. You will be responsible for assessing the installation site and preparing an installation diagram of the same as per the requirements and organization guidelines.

2. You will be involved in establishing voice and data telecommunication networks by running, pulling, terminating, and splicing cables. You will install telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexers, cable trays, and alarm and fire suppression systems. You will establish connections; program features; integrations; activate remote access tools, etc.

3. You will be required to configure telecommunication equipment and systems as per specifications and guidelines. You will be responsible for maintaining customer reports by documenting queries and complaints of the customers who are using the services offered by your organization. You will have to resolve the queries and complaints of the customers.

You must be wondering what Multiplexers, Cable Trays and Fire-Suppression Systems are:

1. Multiplexers: A Multiplexer also known as MUX or MPX is a device. It is also known as Data Selector which selects data between several analogs or digital input signals and forwards it to a single output line.

2. Cable Trays: A Cable tray is a system that is used to support insulated electrical cables. These insulated electrical cables are used for power distribution, control, and communication.

3. Fire-Suppression Systems: A Fire-Suppression System is a combination of dry chemicals and/or wet agents that is used to prevent and extinguish the spread of fire in a building or any other place.

You may also work as an Optical Fiber Technician

1. As an Optical Fiber Technician, you will be involved in the process of installing, repairing, troubleshooting and maintaining a fiber optic system. Optical fibers are basically a thin flexible fiber with a glass core used for sending light signals with very little loss of strength.

2. Depending on your work profile, you may also be responsible for taking periodic maintenance to ensure there is effective fault management in case of fault occurrence. You will be required to coordinate with other team members to ensure the installation and commissioning of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) activities are done as per the route plan.

Or as an Optical Splicer Technician

As an Optical fiber Splicer, you will be involved in splicing (join or connect a wire or optical fiber by interweaving the strands at the ends) of the optical fiber and check if it is done effectively or not. You will be responsible for supporting optical fiber installation and carrying out fiber testing using OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflect meter) and power meter.

Or as a Tower Technician

As a Telecom Tower Technician, you will be required to install, service, maintain, and decommission telecom towers.  You will be working with a variety of hardware such as coaxial cables, antennae, radios, and fiber-optic cables. Coaxial Cable is a type of electrical cable that has an inner conductor surrounded by a tubular insulating layer, which is further surrounded by a tubular conducting shield.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

As an Optical Fiber Technician, you will be engaged in all or some of the following key roles and responsibilities:

1. You will be required to obtain OFC (Optical Fiber Cable) route plan from the planning team or your supervisor according to which the OFC needs to be laid.

2. You will be required to verify the OFC route plan for ensuring the bend ratios meet manufacturing guidelines and industry standards.

3. You will be required to ensure the availability of testing equipment such as OTDR and Power meter for carrying out various optical tests.

4. You will be required to ensure the availability of all required trenching, cable laying, pipe laying, OFC laying, and splicing equipment and spare parts for timely completion of installation activity.

5. You will be required to send all the faulty equipment for repair and maintenance to the logistic team.

6. You will be required to test and ensure that the splices and joints are done as per the industry standards.

As a Tower Technician, you will be engaged in all or some of the following key roles and responsibilities:

1. You will be required to maintain site hygiene of AC (Alternating Current), DG (Diesel Generator), PIU (Power Interface Unit), SMPS (Switched-Mode Power Supply), and battery bank as per the norms of the organization and industry.

2. You will be required to check for leakage, rattles, and shakes at the tower site.

3. You will be required to check the installation of fire safety instruments is in place or not.

4. You will be required to ensure proper floor markings, shadow board display and labels have been done as per the organization standards.

5. You will be required to ensure diesel consumption is appropriate as per the standard guidelines and highlight excessive consumption if any to the supervisor.

As a Telecommunication Technician, you will be engaged in all or some of the following key roles and responsibilities:

1. You will be required to determine the routing plan which includes placement of cabling, wiring, and fiber optics.

2. You will be required to install equipment and components such as wiring, cabling, telephone instruments, satellite communication modules, other necessary interface cards, modems, hubs, routers, multiplexers, equipment racks, etc.

3. You will be responsible for moving, relocating, and reinstalling the equipment or components as per the requirement.

4. You will be required to respond to trouble reports or issues and will be performing troubleshooting and repairing activities of malfunctioning. equipment and/or components.

Career Entry Pathway 

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies – Diploma in Electronics Engineering/ Electrical and Electronics Engineering/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/Telecommunication Engineering / similar

After class 10, you can do a Diploma in Electronics Engineering/ Electrical and Electronics Engineering/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/Telecommunication Engineering / similar branch of Engineering to get a job as a Trainee Telecommunication Technician/ Engineer (Diploma).

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies– ITI Certificate in Electrical Trades/ Electronic Trades/ Telecommunication Trade/ Optical Fibre Trade - Work Experience as an optical fiber splicer for minimum 1-2 year- Obtain NSQF Level 4 Qualification in Optical Fiber Technician

After class 10, and after completing ITI in Electrical Trades/ Telecommunication Trades/ Optical Fibre from any ITI, you have to obtain work Experience as an optical fiber splicer for minimum 1-2 year. After which you may obtain NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) Level 4 Qualification in Optical Fiber Technician or other similar course. The total number of training hours is 180. Alternatively, technical training on interpreting OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflect meter), power and light meter test results; and Project management training, are mandatory for obtaining this qualification.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies– ITI Certificate in Electrical Trades/ Electronic Trades/ Telecommunication Trades/ Optical Fibre - Obtain NSQF Level 4 Qualification in Optical Fiber Technician

After class 10, and after completing Diploma in Electrical Trades/ Electronics Trades/Telecommunication Trade/ Optical Fibre from any ITI, you may obtain NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) Level 4 Qualification in Optical Fiber Technician or other similar course. The total number of training hours is 180.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies –ITI in Electrical Trades/ Electronic Trades/ Telecommunication Trades/ Optical Fibre - Work Experience for minimum 0-3 year- Obtain NSQF Level 4 Qualification in Tower Technician

After class 10, and after completing ITI in Electrical Trades/ Electronic Trades/ Telecommunication Trades/ Optical Fibre, then you have to obtain work Experience for a minimum of 0-3 years. After which you may obtain NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) Level 4 Qualification in Tower Technician or other similar course. The total number of training hours is 180. You need to be 18 years of age for obtaining this qualification.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies –Diploma in Electrical/ Electronics/ Telecommunication/ Communication/ Electronics and Communication Engineering - Work Experience for minimum 0-3 year- Obtain NSQF Level 4 Qualification in Tower Technician

After class 10, and after completing a Diploma in Electrical/ Electronics/ Telecommunication/ Communication/ Electronics and Communication Engineering from a Polytechnic, you have to obtain work Experience for a minimum of 0-3 years. After which you may obtain NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) Level 4 Qualification in Tower Technician or other similar course. The total number of training hours is 180. You need to be 18 years of age for obtaining this qualification.

Class 8 with any subject – Obtain NSQF Level 3 Qualification in Optical Fiber Splicer

After class 8, you may obtain NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) Level 3 Qualification in Optical Fiber Splicer or other similar course. The total number of training hours is 120.

Class 8 with any subject – Work Experience as an optical fiber splicer for minimum 4-5 year- Obtain NSQF Level 4 Qualification in Optical Fiber Technician

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After class 8, and after obtaining work Experience as an optical fiber splicer for a minimum of 4-5 years, then you may obtain NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) Level 4 Qualification in Optical Fiber Technician or other similar course. The total number of training hours is 180. You need to be 14 years of age. Alternatively, training on soft skills and technical training on interpreting OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflect meter), power and light meter test results; Project management training, are mandatory for obtaining this qualification.

Required Qualification & Competencies 

After completing Class 8, you may

1. Obtain NSQF Level 3 Qualification in Optical Fiber Splicer

2. Obtain work experience as an optical fiber splicer for a minimum 4-5 years and then Obtain NSQF Level 4 Qualification in Optical Fiber Technician

After completing Class 10, you may

1. Apply for an ITI Certificate in Electrical Trades/ Electronics Trades/Telecommunication Trades/ Optical Fibre and then obtain Work Experience as an optical fiber splicer for a minimum 1-2 year to obtain NSQF Level 4 Qualification in Optical Fiber Technician

2. Apply for a Diploma in Electrical/ Electronics/ Electrical and Electronics / Communication/ Telecommunication/ Electronics and Communication Engineering, and then look for a job

3. Apply for a Diploma in Electrical/ Electronics/ Electrical and Electronics / Communication/ Telecommunication/ Electronics and Communication Engineering, and then Obtain NSQF Level 4 Qualification in Optical Fiber Technician

4. Apply for an ITI Certificate in Electrical Trades/ Electronics Trades/ Telecommunication Trades/ Optical Fibre and then obtain Work Experience for a minimum of 0-3 years to obtain NSQF Level 4 Qualification in Tower Technician

5. Apply for a diploma in Electrical/ Electronics/ Electrical and Electronics / Communication/ Telecommunication/ Electronics and Communication Engineering and then obtain Work Experience for a minimum of 0-3 years to obtain NSQF Level 4 Qualification in Tower Technician.

Competencies Required

Interest

1. Realistic: You should have interests for Realistic Occupations. Realistic occupations involve more practical and hands-on activities than paperwork or office work. Realistic occupations often involve physical activities for getting things done using various tools and equipment. 

2. Conventional: You should have interests for Conventional Occupations. Conventional occupations involve repetitive and routine tasks as well as fixed processes or procedures for getting things done. These occupations involve working more with data, systems, and procedures and less with ideas or creativity.

Knowledge

1. Knowledge of repair and maintenance of different machines, equipment, and devices.

2. Knowledge of characteristics of Optical fiber such as refraction, polarization, attenuation, and dispersion.

3. Functional Knowledge of optical equipment like a cleaver, mechanical and fusion splicing kit, protection sleeves, fiber stripper, fiber-reinforced plaster during splicing, and jointing.

Skills

1. Repair and Maintenance: Skills in performing repair and maintenance of different machines, equipment, and devices and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

2. Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, understanding the points being made by others, asking questions, etc.

3. Critical Thinking: Skills in analysis of complex situations, using of logic and reasoning to understand the situations and take appropriate actions or make interpretations and inferences.

4. Installation: Skills in fitting and installing equipment, machines, wiring, manufacturing plant, etc. as per specifications.

5. Troubleshooting: Skills in determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

6. Coordination: Skills in working together with other people to get things done.

Abilities

1. Problem Sensitivity: The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

2. Manual Dexterity: The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Personality

1. You are always or mostly organized in your day-to-day life and activities.

2. You are always or mostly disciplined in your actions and behavior.

3. You are always or mostly helpful to others.

4. You always prefer to experience new things and have new experiences or you mostly do.

5. You can always act independently or could do so in most situations.

Career - Job Opportunities & Profiles 

After completing NSQF qualification, you will be eligible for entry-level jobs like:

1. Telecommunication Technician

2. Telecommunication Engineer (Diploma)

3. Optical Fiber Splicer

4. Optical Fiber Technician

5. Tower Technician

Some of the organizations where you may find job opportunities are: Bharti Infratel Ltd., GTL Infrastructure Ltd., Himachal Futuristic Communication Ltd., Indus Towers Ltd., Tower Vision India Pvt. Ltd., Tata Communication Ltd., Tejas Networks Ltd., Airtel, Jio, Vodafone-Idea, etc.

Specialisation Tracks In This Career

1. Telecom Tower Technician

As a Telecom Tower Technician, you will be required to install, service, maintain, and decommission the telecom towers. You will be working with a variety of hardware such as coaxial cables, antenna, radios, and fiber-optic cables.

2. Optical Fiber Technician

As an Optical Fiber Technician, you will be involved in the process of installing, repairing, troubleshooting and maintaining a fiber optic system. You will be responsible for maintaining uptime and quality of the network segment of both optical media as well as optical equipment.

3. Optical Fiber Splicer

As an Optical Fiber Splicer, you will be required to splicing of the optical fiber is done effectively or not. You will be responsible for supporting optical fiber installation and carrying out fiber testing using OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflect meter) and power meter.

Career Growth

You can start your career as a trainee or Junior Technician and can grow as a Telecommunication Technician, Optical Fiber Technician, Tower Technician, etc. After obtaining certain years of experience you may grow and become an Assistant technician to a Supervisor or Site Inspector.

Salary Offered  

1. Salaries vary according to job profiles and the kind of facilities you get to work at.

2. In entry-level jobs, you may earn anything between Rs.6000 – 10,000 per month.

3. Salaries increase with your work experience and as you get promoted.

4. In junior-level roles, you can expect to earn about Rs. 8000 – 12,000 per month.

5. In mid-level jobs, with 6-12 years of work experience, you can expect to earn about Rs. 12,000 – 20,000 per month.

6. In senior-level jobs, with 12-15 years of work experience, you can expect to earn about Rs. 18,000 – 35,000 or even more per month.

Monthly Earning In Indian Rupee

​​​​​​​1. Entry level: 0 - 2 years of work experience

2. Junior Level: From 1 to 12 years of work experience

3. Mid-Level: From 5 to 20+ years of work experience

4. Senior Level: From 10 to 25+ years of work experience (there could be exceptions in some high-end technical, financial, engineering, creative, management, sports, and other careers; also in the near future, people will reach these levels much faster in many careers and in some careers, these levels will have no meaning as those careers will be completely tech skill driven such as even now, there is almost no level in a Cyber Security Expert’s job)

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Work Activities 

As a Telecommunication Technician, you will be involved in the following work activities:

1. Getting Information and learning: Observing, hearing, reading, using computers, or otherwise obtaining information and learning from it.

2. Inspecting equipment, systems, structures, and materials: Inspecting equipment, systems, structures, and materials to ascertain quality, performance, defects, causes of errors, etc.

3. Installing, repairing and maintaining equipment, devices and products: Installing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining equipment, devices, and products for usages in homes, workplaces and industrial settings.

4. Identifying objects, actions, and events: Identifying various characteristics of objects; observing and understanding actions and events; understanding changes in actions and events.

5. Using computers for work: Using computers for day-to-day office work; using computer software for various applications in day-to-day professional work; entering data and process information; for writing.

6. Decision making and problem solving: Analysis of data and information; evaluation of alternative decisions and results of decisions; taking the right decisions and solving problems.

7. Performing physical activities: Performing physical activities that require use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

8. Updating and using relevant knowledge: Keeping updated with the latest knowledge relevant to your fields of work and use of the relevant knowledge in getting things done.

9. Handling and moving objects and materials: Using hands or otherwise use physical strength to handle and move objects and materials; manoeuvre, install, lift, place, manipulate, etc.