Automation index
How much of a Fibre technician’s job can AI already do?
An OTDR comes earlier. Splicing in the chamber so the customer can browse do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Fibre technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#397 / 643
View rankingFibre technician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Route, OTDR and the splice log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Chamber, splice and the fibre that breaks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
CTO, drop and the customer who sees no light.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Pole, façade and the missing permit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Rain, the cover and not leaving the chamber open.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they can browse, and not leaving a dirty splice.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- splice fibre
- OTDR
- chambers
- CTO
- drops
- fibre strands
- poles
- splice logs
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 7422
IS WORK OVER?
Podiatrist
18%
#587 / 643
View rankingPodiatrist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Files, gait studies and prescriptions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Design insoles and orthotic orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Chiropody, minor surgery and dressing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Examine, diagnose and explain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Diabetic follow-up and wounds.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Clinic hygiene and care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Files, gait studies and prescriptions
- Design insoles and orthotic orders
- Chiropody, minor surgery and dressing
- Examine, diagnose and explain
- Diabetic follow-up and wounds
- Clinic hygiene and care
- podologo
- podiatrist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2269