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The skills this job asks for, and the level for each.
228 skills listed by ESCO, 115 of them essential. 228 are in our skills list and linked; we measure a match on those. ESCO gives no levels, so we ask for level 3 on an essential skill and 2 on the rest.
Occupation: ISCO-08 occupations (International Labour Organization). Skills: This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission (v1.2.1, CC BY 4.0), modified by CareersMatch.
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Showing 10 of 210, essentials first. The table below lists them all.
| Skill | Type | Necessity | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| advise on equipment maintenance | skill | essential | 3 |
| analog electronics theory | skill | essential | 3 |
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Showing 10 of 18, essentials first. The table below lists them all.
What this path asks for comes from O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0), through the official ISCO-08 to US occupation crosswalk. A competency is essential where O*NET rates it at least 3.5 of 5 in importance.
| Android | tool | essential | 3 |
| apply company policies | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply soldering techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| assemble hardware components | skill | essential | 3 |
| assemble telecommunications devices | skill | essential | 3 |
| assess telecommunication infrastructure issues | skill | essential | 3 |
| BlackBerry | skill | essential | 3 |
| calibrate electronic instruments | skill | essential | 3 |
| check compatibility of materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| communicate with customers | skill | essential | 3 |
| concepts of telecommunications | skill | essential | 3 |
| create solutions to problems | skill | essential | 3 |
| demonstrate use of hardware | skill | essential | 3 |
| Digital Fluency | competency | essential | 3 |
| direct inward dialing | skill | essential | 3 |
| disassemble mobile devices | skill | essential | 3 |
| distributed directory information services | skill | essential | 3 |
| electrical wiring plans | skill | essential | 3 |
| electricity | skill | essential | 3 |
| electromagnetism | skill | essential | 3 |
| electronics | skill | essential | 3 |
| electronics principles | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure compliance with maintenance legislation | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure conformity to specifications | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure proper document management | skill | essential | 3 |
| estimate duration of work | skill | essential | 3 |
| execute analytical mathematical calculations | skill | essential | 3 |
| fibre optics | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow health and safety procedures in construction | skill | essential | 3 |
| handle warranty for digital equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| hardware components suppliers | skill | essential | 3 |
| ICT communications protocols | skill | essential | 3 |
| ICT hardware specifications | skill | essential | 3 |
| ICT network cable limitations | skill | essential | 3 |
| ICT networking hardware | skill | essential | 3 |
| ICT network routing | skill | essential | 3 |
| ICT network security risks | skill | essential | 3 |
| ICT system user requirements | skill | essential | 3 |
| identify ICT security risks | skill | essential | 3 |
| implement a virtual private network | skill | essential | 3 |
| implement ICT recovery system | skill | essential | 3 |
| inspect cables | skill | essential | 3 |
| inspect construction supplies | skill | essential | 3 |
| inspect electrical supplies | skill | essential | 3 |
| install cable TV services | skill | essential | 3 |
| install electrical and electronic equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| install electronic communication equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| install low voltage wiring | skill | essential | 3 |
| install monitors for process control | skill | essential | 3 |
| install power lines | skill | essential | 3 |
| install signal repeaters | skill | essential | 3 |
| interpret electronic design specifications | skill | essential | 3 |
| interpret technical information for electronic repair work | skill | essential | 3 |
| iOS | tool | essential | 3 |
| log transmitter readings | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain customer service | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain electronic equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain radio communications equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain records of maintenance interventions | skill | essential | 3 |
| mobile device software frameworks | skill | essential | 3 |
| mobile operating systems | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor communication channels' performance | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor technology trends | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate aerial work platforms | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate call distribution system | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate digging construction equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate electronic measuring instruments | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate private branch exchange | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate remote broadcast equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate signal generator | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate soldering equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate two-way radio systems | skill | essential | 3 |
| optical engineering | skill | essential | 3 |
| optomechanical components | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform backups | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform maintenance on installed equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform test run | skill | essential | 3 |
| procurement of ICT network equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| program home alarm systems | skill | essential | 3 |
| provide customer follow-up services | skill | essential | 3 |
| provide customer information related to repairs | skill | essential | 3 |
| repair equipment on site | skill | essential | 3 |
| repair ICT devices | skill | essential | 3 |
| repair mobile devices | skill | essential | 3 |
| repair wiring | skill | essential | 3 |
| replace defect components | skill | essential | 3 |
| resolve equipment malfunctions | skill | essential | 3 |
| rigging terminology | skill | essential | 3 |
| seal wires | skill | essential | 3 |
| security panels | skill | essential | 3 |
| solder electronics | skill | essential | 3 |
| soldering techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| solve ICT system problems | skill | essential | 3 |
| splice cable | skill | essential | 3 |
| telecommunication trunking | skill | essential | 3 |
| test computer hardware | skill | essential | 3 |
| test electronic units | skill | essential | 3 |
| test sensors | skill | essential | 3 |
| troubleshoot | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of alarm systems | skill | essential | 3 |
| upgrade firmware | skill | essential | 3 |
| use a complex communication system | skill | essential | 3 |
| use communication equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs | skill | essential | 3 |
| use ICT hardware | skill | essential | 3 |
| use measurement instruments | skill | essential | 3 |
| use precision tools | skill | essential | 3 |
| use repair manuals | skill | essential | 3 |
| use session border controller | skill | essential | 3 |
| use wire hand tools | skill | essential | 3 |
| wire harnesses | skill | essential | 3 |
| wire security sensors | skill | essential | 3 |
| work ergonomically | skill | essential | 3 |
| Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | competency | essential | 2 |
| ABAP | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Adaptability | competency | desirable | 2 |
| administer appointments | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on new equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| AJAX | tool | desirable | 2 |
| anticipate installation maintenance | skill | desirable | 2 |
| APL | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply technical communication skills | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ASP.NET | tool | desirable | 2 |
| Assembly (computer programming) | skill | desirable | 2 |
| assist customers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| automation technology | skill | desirable | 2 |
| C# | tool | desirable | 2 |
| C++ | tool | desirable | 2 |
| Cisco | skill | desirable | 2 |
| COBOL | skill | desirable | 2 |
| CoffeeScript | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Collaboration | competency | desirable | 2 |
| Common Lisp | skill | desirable | 2 |
| communicate by telephone | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Communication | competency | desirable | 2 |
| computer programming | skill | desirable | 2 |
| cut wall chases | skill | desirable | 2 |
| demonstrate products' features | skill | desirable | 2 |
| design failover solutions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop professional network | skill | desirable | 2 |
| drive vehicles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electrical engineering | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electrical wire accessories | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electromechanics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| embedded systems | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure compliance with warranty contracts | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Erlang | skill | desirable | 2 |
| glass breakage sensors | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Groovy | skill | desirable | 2 |
| hardware components | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Haskell | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ICT debugging tools | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ICT market | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ICT power consumption | skill | desirable | 2 |
| implement a firewall | skill | desirable | 2 |
| implement anti-virus software | skill | desirable | 2 |
| implement ICT security policies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Influence | competency | desirable | 2 |
| infrared sensors | skill | desirable | 2 |
| install circuit breakers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| install software | skill | desirable | 2 |
| issue sales invoices | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Java | tool | desirable | 2 |
| JavaScript | tool | desirable | 2 |
| keep personal administration | skill | desirable | 2 |
| keep records of work progress | skill | desirable | 2 |
| keep stock records | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Lisp | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain internet protocol configuration | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain professional administration | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain relationship with suppliers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain theatre equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| make independent operating decisions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage a small-to-medium business | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage closed-circuit television system | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage ICT project | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage localisation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage schedule of tasks | skill | desirable | 2 |
| MATLAB | tool | desirable | 2 |
| meet deadlines | skill | desirable | 2 |
| microwave principles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ML (computer programming) | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mobile device management | skill | desirable | 2 |
| MOEM | skill | desirable | 2 |
| monitor customer service | skill | desirable | 2 |
| negotiate supplier arrangements | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Objective-C | skill | desirable | 2 |
| observe confidentiality | skill | desirable | 2 |
| OpenEdge Advanced Business Language | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate audio equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate radio equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate recycling processing equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| order supplies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Pascal (computer programming) | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform ICT troubleshooting | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform services in a flexible manner | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform software unit testing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Perl | tool | desirable | 2 |
| PHP | tool | desirable | 2 |
| plan maintenance activities | skill | desirable | 2 |
| program firmware | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Prolog (computer programming) | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Python | tool | desirable | 2 |
| R | tool | desirable | 2 |
| reed sensors | skill | desirable | 2 |
| remove computer virus or malware from a computer | skill | desirable | 2 |
| report to the team leader | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Ruby | tool | desirable | 2 |
| SAP R3 | skill | desirable | 2 |
| SAS language | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Scala | tool | desirable | 2 |
| Scratch (computer programming) | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Self Management | competency | desirable | 2 |
| sell telecommunication products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Smalltalk (computer programming) | skill | desirable | 2 |
| smoke sensors | skill | desirable | 2 |
| software components libraries | skill | desirable | 2 |
| software components suppliers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| solve location and navigation problems by using GPS tools | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Swift | tool | desirable | 2 |
| telecom regulations | skill | desirable | 2 |
| train employees | skill | desirable | 2 |
| TypeScript | tool | desirable | 2 |
| use access control software | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use back-up and recovery tools | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use computer telephony integration | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use different communication channels | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use e-services | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use safety equipment in construction | skill | desirable | 2 |
| VBScript | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Visual Basic | tool | desirable | 2 |
| work in shifts | skill | desirable | 2 |