Electrical and electronics technicians perform a variety of miscellaneous technical support functions to assist with the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems.
Qualifications
Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, an Intermediate GNVQ/GSVQ Level II or a BTEC/ SQA award. NVQs/SVQs in Servicing Electronic Systems are available at Levels 2 and 3.
Typical tasks
plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings;
sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data;
plans installation methods, checks completed installation for safety and controls or undertakes the initial running of the new electrical or electronic equipment or system;
diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment;
visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
Common job titles
Assistant, electronics
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Technician, electronics
Officer, signals (MOD)
Specialist, telecommunications
Technician, electrical
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Technician, telemetry
Engineer, testing, cable, assistant
Technician, maintenance, electrical
Technician
Technician, avionics
Engineer, installation (electricity supplier)
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