Telecommunications installer
A telecommunications installer is a person who installs, develops and maintains telecommunications systems for various needs. The systems can include, for example, networks, telephone systems, internet connections or data transmission solutions. Telecommunications installers use various tools and technologies related to cable installation, network equipment and signal testing. The profession requires problem-solving skills, precision and the ability to work as part of a team.
Information and telecommunications operators as well as the electronics and electrical industry.
Telecommunications installers install telecommunications equipment and systems to various installation sites and maintain them. Telecommunications installers work for telecommunications operators or device and equipment manufacturers in the electronics and electrical industry. The profession requires the command of technology, manual skills, diligence, cooperation skills and customer service skills.
Telecommunications installers are required to have knowledge of telecommunications, electrical and digital technology. The work requires manual skills. Employees are required to have precision, diligence, problem-solving skills and customer service skills. The management of tasks requires the ability to work both independently and in teams.
There is a need to understand professional texts in English. The development of technology requires continuous learning and acquiring new skills.
The profession requires normal visual acuity and colour vision. Some of the work may be performed in difficult positions and at height.
In upper secondary vocational institutions, you can complete the Vocational Qualification in Information and Telecommunications Technology. After gaining more professional experience, it is also possible to complete the Further Vocational Qualification and Specialist Vocational Qualification in Information and Telecommunications Technology. The qualification can also be completed through apprenticeship training.
According to the regulations in the electrical safety sector, only persons with sufficient professional skills may carry out electrical and operational work in their own field independently. The person in charge of the electrical safety sector (head of electrical work or head of operation) must have a certificate of competence covering the area of operation. The certificate of competency is issued to a person with adequate electrical training, work experience and a completed electrical safety degree.
Median salary
3232 €/mo
Private sector
3237 €/mo
Public sector
3022 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries