Compare Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers & Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers United States

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Salary

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Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $60,600
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $50,100
Similar skills & knowledge

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Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Medium

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

License may be required in some states

Licensing for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

License may be required in some states

Certification

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Certification for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

29 related certifications

Certification for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

21 related certifications

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