Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)

Overview

Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs electronic instruments and control systems. 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

• Instrument and Control Service Person

Specialisations

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

Related Occupations

• Business Machine Mechanic
• Communications Operator
• Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
• Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)