Scope of Profession - Communication Technician

In this section,

  • “communication system” means any type of industrial, commercial or domestic electrical, fibre or wireless communication system and includes transmission equipment, switching equipment and network management control equipment for the following:
    • video;
    • voice;
    • data;
    • signaling;
  • “undertakings of the designated trade” means the installation, repair, maintenance and upgrade of communication systems.

Undertakings and Activities

When practicing or otherwise carrying out work in the undertakings of the designated trade, the following are activities within the designated trade of communication technician: 

  • installing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading communication systems; 
  • using hand tools, power tools, testing equipment and tools required by the designated trade;
  • installing, terminating and testing copper and fibre optic cables in communication systems; 
  • installing and laying out raceways and supporting framework for communication systems;
  • installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and commissioning equipment and apparatus used in communication systems; 
  • interpreting and applying the provisions of the Safety Codes Act and the regulations under that Act; 
  • interpreting communications systems drawings and prints.

Restricted Activities

The following activities, when performed within undertakings of the designated trade and by the specified classes of individuals, are restricted activities within the designated trade of communication technician:

  • installing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading communication systems;
  • using hand tools, power tools, testing equipment and tools required by the designated trade;
  • installing, terminating and testing copper and fibre optic cables in communication systems;
  • installing and laying out raceways and supporting framework for communication systems;
  • installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and commissioning equipment and apparatus used in communication systems;
  • interpreting and applying the provisions of the Safety Codes Act and the regulations under that Act;
  • interpreting communications systems drawings and prints.