# Competences — communication infrastructure maintainer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2ef000b1-8058-4e5a-9646-c5d4e7dbfdae).

## Essential

- **assess telecommunication infrastructure issues** (skill/competence)
- **concepts of telecommunications** (knowledge)
- **ICT communications protocols** (knowledge)
- **ICT network cable limitations** (knowledge)
- **ICT network routing** (knowledge)
- **ICT network security risks** (knowledge)
- **ICT networking hardware** (knowledge)
- **install electronic communication equipment** (skill/competence)
- **install low voltage wiring** (skill/competence)
- **monitor communication channels' performance** (skill/competence)
- **operate digging construction equipment** (skill/competence)
- **procurement of ICT network equipment** (knowledge)
- **telecommunication trunking** (knowledge)

## Optional

- Cisco (knowledge)
- implement a firewall (skill/competence)
- implement a virtual private network (skill/competence)
- implement anti-virus software (skill/competence)
- implement ICT security policies (skill/competence)
- inspect cables (skill/competence)
- install cable TV services (skill/competence)
- seal wires (skill/competence)
- solve location and navigation problems by using GPS tools (skill/competence)
- splice cable (skill/competence)
- telecom regulations (knowledge)
- use a complex communication system (skill/competence)
- use back-up and recovery tools (skill/competence)