Satellite Systems Technician

A satellite systems technician puts up television aerials, satellite and digital dishes and attaches them to buildings. The technician will select a suitable receiver for the area and ensure that a good signal is received, discuss its location with the customer.

A satellite systems technician is required to assemble the mast or dish equipment, and connect the cable to it and to the junction box or TV top decoder. The dish or aerial is firmly attached to the building using brackets, bolts etc, and the cable run to the agreed position inside the building. Adjustments are made for best reception, and finally the receiver is tuned.

This career entails activities relating to the designing, planning, manufacturing and managing of systems, equipment and components used in engineering and related areas. The aspirant satellite installer should probably enjoy designing mechanical equipment, manufacturing and maintaining electrical / electronic equipment, designing and manufacturing systems and components in the telecommunication area, as well as monitoring and operating instruments (e.g. electronic, mechanical etc.) and systems.

Personal Requirements

be able to work on your own if necessary
be careful and have common sense
have a good head for heights
be practical
have good manual skills and stamina

How to Enter

Schooling & School Subjects

Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics, Physical Science
Recommended subjects: Engineering and Graphic Design
Additional:

Pass matric with a Bachelor's pass
Meet the admission requirements (APS) set by the university.

What to Study

LenSal Satellite TV Academy
Tel: (011) 660-6759

Employment

private companies
manufacturers of radio and television equipment
manufacturers of electrical appliances
self-employed - as a skilled satellite systems technician you can start your own business

Getting Started