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.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

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

In 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.

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

Occupations:

  • 342311 Business Machine Mechanic
  • 342313 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
  • 342314 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
  • 342315 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)

342311 Business Machine Mechanic

Alternative Titles:

  • Office Equipment Technician
  • Office Machine Technician

Installs, maintains and repairs electronic business equipment such as multi-function devices, photocopiers, scanners, fax machines and cash registers.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

  • Photocopier Technician

    342313 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

    Installs, maintains and repairs electronic equipment and systems such as audio and visual reproduction equipment, home entertainment systems, computers and electronic security systems.

    Skill Level: 3

    Specialisations:

    • Audiovisual Technician
    • Fire Alarm Technician
    • Home Theatre Technician
    • Security Technician
    • Video Technician

    342314 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)

    Alternative Title:

    • Instrument and Control Service Person

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

    Skill Level: 3

    Specialisations:

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

    342315 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)

    Alternative Title:

    • Industrial Measurement and Control Technician

    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.

    Skill Level: 3