Satellite systems technician
Career outlook for satellite systems technician
Average UK salary
£40,560
Currently employed in Scotland
5,400
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What's it like?
You would set up and look after satellite systems and other communication tools.
Your job would involve putting in new systems and improving old ones, as well as repairing damaged equipment. You could be working on both homes and businesses.
You would:
- Carry out site surveys to prepare job quotes
- Plan cabling networks
- Install and fix aerials or satellite dishes to mounts
- Connect signal outlet sockets
- Check signal strength
- Test equipment and fix faults
You would learn to use many different specialised hand and power tools. On larger jobs, you would have to follow detailed engineering design plans.
You would need to keep up with new developments in analogue and digital technology. Knowledge of safe working practices would also be important.
Working conditions
Hours
Environment
Travel
UK employment status
Full-time
91%
Part-time
2%
Self employed
6%
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- Verbal communication
- Working with technology
- Problem solving
- Working with numbers
- Observation
- Attention to detail
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Qualifications
Employers may ask for qualifications at SCQF levels 4 to 6, in particular for entry to a Modern Apprenticeship leading to a relevant qualification such as a Scottish Vocational Qualification in Electrical and Electronic Servicing (SVQ level 3).
Alternatively you could do a National Certificate or National Qualification (SCQF level 5/6) in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
You can enter some National Certificate or National Qualification courses (SCQF 2-6) with no formal qualifications but most courses ask for National 4/5 qualifications (SCQF level 4/5).
You can enter Higher National Certificate (SCQF level 7) or Higher National Diploma courses (SCQF level 8) with National 4/5 qualifications and one to two Highers or equivalent qualifications.
Useful subjects
Employers and courses require
- English
- Maths
- Science subjects
- Technologies subjects
You will also need
You may need to pass colour vision tests.
You may need a driving licence for some jobs.
Helpful to have
Qualifications and experience that show an understanding of the industry, practical and technical skills or a college or university qualifications.
Relevant work-based qualifications in telecommunications, electronic/electrical engineering and electrical equipment servicing.