Telecoms field operative

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

1.3 yr

typical

Sector

Construction and the built environment

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Build, provide or repair telecom services for commercial or residential customers on the UK's National Telecom Access Network.

Install broadband and telephone connections at customer premises

Pull and terminate cables in cabinets, ducts, and buildings

Test circuits and diagnose faults using specialist test equipment

Carry out repairs and upgrades to existing telecoms installations

Interact with customers to explain work and confirm service is working

Erect and work from ladders, steps, and small access equipment

Follow traffic management plans when working on public roads

Telecoms network structure including exchanges, cabinets, and customer premises

Installation of copper, fibre, and coaxial cable systems

Testing telecoms circuits and interpreting test results

Health and safety for working in the street, at height, and in confined spaces

Customer care and communicating technical information clearly

Using telecoms test equipment and electronic diagnostic tools

Traffic management, permit to dig, and working on the public highway

Ready to look for a place?

See live Telecoms field operative apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.