Communications Operator
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 38Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3822Electronics Trades Workers
Description
Transmits and receives radio messages by use of morse code, voice and radio teletype.
Specialisations
- Communication Information Systems Sailor (Navy)
- Operator Specialist Communications (Army)
- Communications and Information Systems Controller (Air Force)
Unit group
3822 · Electronics Trades WorkersDescription
Maintain, adjust and repair electronic equipment such as office equipment, video and audio equipment, and electronic instruments and control systems, and transmit and receive radio messages.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 3
Australia
3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Receives and transmits radio messages using morse code, voice and radio teletype
- Monitors and maintains radio equipment
- Follows established procedures and protocols for radio communication
- Maintains communication with other operators, and provides information and assistance to personnel to relay messages accurately and efficiently
- Maintains confidentiality and security of sensitive information transmitted over the radio, and keeps accurate records of all radio communications
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/38/382/3822
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
