Description
Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs electronic instruments and control systems. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level
3
Alternative Titles
- Instrument and Control Service Person
Specializations
- Communication Electronic Technician (Air Force)
- Electronic Technician (Navy)
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 3423 Electronics Trades Workers
Description
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.
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
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.