1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1

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Contents >> Major Group 3 Technicians and Trades Workers >> SUB-MAJOR GROUP 34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers >> MINOR GROUP 342 Electronics and Telecommunications Trades Workers >> UNIT GROUP 3423 Electronics Trades Workers

UNIT GROUP 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:

NZ Register 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

342312 Communications Operator

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, m

aintains

and repairs

electronic business equipment such as

multi-function devices

photocopiers,

scanners,

fax machines

and

cash registers

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

Photocopier Technician

342312 COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

Transmits and receives radio messages by use of morse code, voice and radio teletype.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

Communication Information Systems Sailor (Navy)

Communications and Information Systems Controller (Air Force)

Operator Specialist Communications (Army)

342313 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TRADES WORKER

Installs, m

aintains

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