Electrical and electronics technicians

Description

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.

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.

Educational Requirements

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.