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
- Interprets and reviews technical drawings.
- Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
- Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
- Plans installation methods, checks completed installation for safety and controls or undertakes the initial running of the new electrical or electronic equipment or system.
- Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
- Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.
Entry Requirements
Level 4 NVQ; Intermediate, DipHE, DipFE
Skills
- Mathematics
- Active Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Learning Strategies
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Science
- Writing
Related Courses
- Electrical Installation - Practical Skills - Level 2
- Electrical Installation Requirements - City Guilds 2382-26 BS7671-2018 IET Wiring Regulations (incorporating all amendments) - 3 days - 18th Edition - Level 3 (Certificate)
- Electrical Skills Assessment - Bespoke
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 - Bespoke
- Fundamental Workshop and Machine Shop Safety - Bespoke
- Industrial Automation Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC 1)
- Industrial Automation Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC 2)
- Installation and Maintenance Electrician - Apprenticeship - Level 3
- Level 3 Award in Inspection Testing of Electrical Installations City Guilds 2391-52
- Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (City Guilds 2391-50)
- Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (City Guilds 2391-51)
- Portable Appliance Testing Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection Testing of Electrical Equipment - City Guilds 2377
- Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER 1998) HSE - HSG 17