BroadBand Technician

Aliases: Cable Technician, Broadband Installer, Broadband Support Professional

Industry/Sector(s): Telecom

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Broadband Technician is expected to perform include:

Installing, configuring and testing Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) like modem, routers, switches, etc. for broadband access
Establishing connectivity between CPE and end user device like CPU, laptop, tablet, smart/IP TV, etc.
Carrying out basic troubleshooting for identifying and rectifying connectivity and equipment fault in co-ordination with Network Operations Centre (NOC)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It needs one to be on their toes
Need not handle a team
Travelling is a part of the job
Part-time and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working hours are 8/9 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from company to company
Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Minimum – Preferably 10+2/ITI graduate with Electronics
Certified training for Broadband Technician (programme aligned to TEL/Q0102 released by Telecom Sector Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of various cabling types like twisted pair, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), etc.
Well-versed with structured cabling norms
Knowledge of CPE like modem, routers, switches, etc.
Proficient with network topologies, broadband network elements, gateways, etc.
Knowledge of cable laying and establishing connection
Well-versed with variety of connectors like RJ-45, RJ-11, etc.
Knowledge of basic health and safety measures
Proficient in crimping, shouldering, etc.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Rooman Technologies
Zephyr Pvt. Ltd
Redefine Dimensions Consulting Pvt. Ltd
ISTTM
Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI)
Vestel Telecom Services

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.dget.nic.in/content/innerpage/advanced-vocational-training-scheme-avts.php

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://dget.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/ELECTRONICS_MECHANIC(1).pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Broadband Operator → Broadband Technician → Senior Technician

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For freshers – ₹ 5,000 to ₹ 7,000 per month
For candidates with experience of 1-2 years or more - ₹ 8,000 to ₹ 10,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Not applicable

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Cable network
Internet service providers
Telecom companies

KEYWORDS

Cable Installer
DTH Installer
Broadband Installer
Broadband Installation Engineer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS ¹

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3114.0804	BroadBand Technician
ISCO 2008	3113	Electrical Engineering Technicians
NIC 2008	95120	Repair of communication equipment
QP Reference	TEL/Q0102	BroadBand Technician
NSQF	4	NA

REFERENCES

0	http://www.ibef.org/industry/telecommunications.aspx http://www.simplyhired.co.in/a/jobs/list/q-Broadband+technician
1	1 Qualification Pack – Broadband Technician
2	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Country=India/Salary
3	http://info.shine.com/industry/telecom/9.html
4	http://india.recruit.net/search-Broadband-technician-jobs
5	http://www.ibef.org/industry/telecommunications.aspx

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