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Name: Rufino, Edson

Occupation

Telecommunications Line installers and repairs

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job using the
description on the
profile page
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description in
your own words)

Install and repair telecommunications cable, including

fiber optics.

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job called?

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it.
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you learned about
this occupation
from the video.
What cluster is
this occupation
(job) a part of?
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Wire Stretcher
Wire Splicer
Utility Technician
Utility Locator
Toll Patrolman
Toll lineman
Toll line mechanic
Television Cable Installer
Telephone Technician (Phone Technician)
Telephone line worker
Set wires in your house on poles, office, underground,
and in your house.
Install fiber optic cables to replace worn or obsolete
cables.

Installation, Maintenance, and repair cluster

Participate in the construction or removal of

telecommunication towers or associated support
structures.

Fill and tamp holes, using cement, earth, and

tamping devices.

Dig holes for power poles, using power augers or

shovels, set poles in place with cranes, and hoist
poles upright, using winches.

Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.

Use a variety of construction equipment to

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complete installations, such as digger derricks,

trenchers, or cable plows.

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interests.
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values.
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they need to
know.

Norris, 2015

Compute impedance of wires from poles to houses

to determine additional resistance needed for
reducing signals to desired levels.

Explain cable service to subscribers after

installation and collect any installation fees that
are due.

Clean or maintain tools or test equipment.

Pullupcablebyhandfromlargereelsmountedontrucks;thenpulllines
throughductsbyhandorwithwinches.

Layundergroundcabledirectlyintrenchesorstringitthroughconduits
runningthroughtrenches.

People who work in this occupation generally have the

interest code: RE.
This means people who works in this occupation
generally have Realistic interests, but also prefer
Enterprising environments.
Support, Relationships, and independence

Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission,

broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of
telecommunications systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of

principles and processes for providing customer
and personal services. This includes customer
needs assessment, meeting quality standards for
services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit

boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment,
and computer hardware and software, including
applications and programming.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure

and content of the English language including the

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meaning and spelling of words, rules of

composition, and grammar.

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they need to be
able to do.

What preparation
is required?
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college majors.

Norris, 2015

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra,

geometry, calculus, statistics, and their
applications.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of

equipment or systems.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of

operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to

identify the strengths and weaknesses of
alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches
to problems.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or

other indicators to make sure a machine is
working properly.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what

other people are saying, taking time to
understand the points being made, asking
questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at
inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written

sentences and paragraphs in work related
documents.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information

effectively.

High School Diploma

Communications Systems Installation and Repair
Technology

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occupation.

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occupations.

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Name: Rufino, Edson

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

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Computer System Design and Related Services
Broadcast Technicians
Radio Operators
Radio Mechanics
Line installers and repairs