They are employed by cable television companies, telephone companies and other telecommunications services. Virtually every house contains a telephone and cable line to provide a hook-up to these services. The workers in this category install and repair the telephone and other telecommunication transmission lines needed to gain access to these services. They install cable television lines and cables, as well as splice and repair various types and sizes of telephone and telecommunication cables. Further, they inspect and test telecommunication transmission lines and cables, and they analyse and record test results.
Related experience is a strong asset, and a driver's licence is usually required.
Admission generally requires completion of grade 12, with appropriate English, math and science courses. Building on the foundation of this common core, students are eligible to take several electronics programs offered throughout the province. For instance, BCIT, Camosun College, College of New Caledonia and Okanagan University College all offer Electronic Engineering Technology diploma programs. BCIT offers this program with a specialization in Telecommunications Technology. For career advancement, graduates of electronics engineering technology programs who complete an additional six months in the Electronics Engineering Bridging Program at Camosun College may transfer directly into third year of the Electrical and Computer Engineering bachelor's degree program at the University of Victoria.