Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)

Overview

Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs complex electronic instruments and control systems which involve a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tasks

  • 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

Alternative Titles

  • Industrial Measurement and Control Technician

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

10 courses found.

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UET40421: Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems
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Superseded by:
UET40422 : Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems
UEE43220: Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control
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Funded under:
Higher Level Skills Program (Subsidy)
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UEE42220: Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control
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UEE41720: Certificate IV in Rail - Communications and Network Systems
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UEE41223: Certificate IV in Rail Signalling
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UEE41020: Certificate IV in Energy Management and Control
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UEE40920: Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control
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UEE40820: Certificate IV in Electrical - Fire Protection Control Systems
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UEE31220: Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
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Funded under:
User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Free training for Apprenticeships (Subsidy)
Offered as:
Apprenticeship
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CPP30821: Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing
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