Electrical and Telecommunications Trades Assistants

What the job involves

• Installs, maintains, repairs and diagnoses malfunctions of electrical or telecommunications systems
• To conform with regulations and safety requirements
• Performs a range of manual tasks such as digging, lifting, cutting and laying cable to assist trade workers

Key values of workers in Electrical and Telecommunications Trades Assistants

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Top skills required for workers in Electrical and Telecommunications Trades Assistants

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

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

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Troubleshooting

  Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

• Quality Control Analysis

  Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.