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342314 · ANZSCO V1.3

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
3
Assessing authority
TRA

Classification

Description

Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs electronic instruments and control systems. Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative titles

  • Instrument and Control Service Person

Specialisations

  • Communication Electronic Technician (Air Force)
  • Electronic Technician (Navy)

Unit group

3423 · Electronics Trades Workers

Description

UNIT GROUP 3423 ELECTRONICS TRADES WORKERS ELECTRONICS TRADES WORKERS maintain, adjust and repair electronic equipment such as business machines, video and audio equipment, and electronic instruments and control systems, and transmit and receive radio messages.

Skill level

Australia

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

New Zealand

NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Occupation skill level 3

Tasks

Tasks include

  • examining and testing machines, equipment, instruments and control systems to diagnose faults
  • adjusting, repairing, and replacing worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintaining machines, equipment and instruments
  • reassembling, test operating and adjusting equipment
  • advising users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunctions
  • receiving messages by interpreting code and converting to plain language, and writing and typing messages for transmission
  • monitoring radio traffic, and transmitting and receiving voice messages
  • installing electronic instruments and control systems
  • applying knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles in commissioning and maintaining control systems

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