ICT communications protocols

Description

The system of rules which allow the exchange of information between computers or other devices via computer networks.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 8 occupations
  • Optional in 9 occupations
  • Total: 17 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Telecommunications engineer
    Telecommunications engineers design, build, test and maintain telecommunication systems and networks, including radio and broadcasting equipment.They analyse customer needs and req…
  • Telecommunications technician
    Telecommunications technicians install, test, maintain and troubleshoot telecommunications systems. They repair or replace defective devices and equipment and maintain a safe worki…
  • Integration engineer
    Integration engineers develop and implement solutions which coordinate applications across the enterprise or its units and departments. They evaluate existing components or systems…
  • Embedded system designer
    Embedded system designers translate and design requirements and the high-level plan or architecture of an embedded control system according to technical software specifications. Ex…
  • Communication infrastructure maintainer
    Communication infrastructure maintainers install, repair, run and maintain infrastructure for communication systems. Duties Communication infrastructure maintainers typically do th…
  • Telecommunications manager
    Telecommunications managers coordinate telecommunications staff activities for installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining telecommunications equipment and infrastructur…
  • Telecommunications analyst
    Telecommunications analysts review, analyse and evaluate an organisation's telecommunications needs and systems. They provide training on the telecommunications system features and…
  • Telecommunications engineering technician
    Telecommunications engineering technicians deploy, maintain and monitor a telecommunication system that provides interactions between data and voice communications, such as telepho…

Optional for

  • Telephone switchboard operator
    Telephone switchboard operators establish telephone connections by using switchboards and consoles. They also answer customer inquiries and service problem reports. Duties The duti…
  • ICT teacher secondary school
    ICT teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, specialised a…
  • ICT disaster recovery analyst
    ICT disaster recovery analysts develop, maintain, and implement ICT continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions. They support the technical teams, assess the risks, d…
  • Online marketer
    Online marketers play a crucial role in today's digital landscape, where businesses strive to establish and expand their online presence. These professionals leverage various digit…
  • ICT technician
    ICT technicians install, maintain, repair and operate information systems and any ICT related equipment (laptops, desktops, servers, tablets, smart phones, communications equipment…
  • ICT network technician
    ICT network technicians install, maintain and troubleshoot networks, data communications equipment and network installed devices such as printers and storage area networks. They al…
  • Chief technology officer
    Chief technology officers contribute to a company's technical vision and lead all aspects of technology development, according to its strategic direction and growth objectives. The…
  • Computer science lecturer
    Computer science lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised fiel…
  • Broadcast technician
    Broadcast technicians install, start-up, maintain, monitor, and repair equipment for transmitting and receiving television and radio broadcast signals. They ensure that all materia…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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