742 - Electronics and telecommunications installers and repairers

Description Electronics mechanics and servicers fit, maintain, adjust and repair electronic equipment such as commercial and office machines and electronic instruments and control systems. Tasks include – (a) examining and testing machines, instruments, components, control systems and other electronic equipment to identify faults; (b) adjusting, repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintaining machines, equipment and instruments; (c) reassembling, test operating and adjusting equipment; (d) installing electronic instruments and control systems; (e) coordinating work with that of engineers, technicians and other maintenance personnel; (f) interpreting test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems; (g) installing, adjusting, repairing or replacing electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems, using hand tools, power tools or soldering irons; (h) connecting components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters and in-flight refuelling systems; (i) keeping records of maintenance and repair work. Examples of the occupations classified here: – Aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) – Automated teller machines mechanic – Avionics technician – Electronic equipment servicer – Electronics mechanic – Photocopy machine technician Some related occupations classified elsewhere: – Air traffic safety technician – 3155 Alternative titles ISCO Group 7421 Sources ESCO

Description Information and communications technology (ICT) installers and servicers install, repair and maintain telecommunications equipment, data transmission equipment, cables, antennae and conduits, and repair, fit and maintain computers. Tasks include – (a) maintaining, troubleshooting, testing and repairing computers, data transmission equipment and computer peripherals; (b) fitting and adjusting computer hardware; (c) installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communications systems; (d) providing technical advice and information, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment; (e) installing and repairing cabling for computer, radio, telephone and television transmission; (f) joining telecommunications and data cables, and sealing sheathes; (g) installing, maintaining and repairing antennae used in communications. Examples of the occupations classified here: – Communications technology servicer – Computer equipment fitter – Computer hardware installer – Data and telecommunications cabler – Telecommunications equipment repairer – Telecommunications line worker – Telephone installer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: – Engineering technician (telecommunications) – 3522 Alternative titles ISCO Group 7422 Sources ESCO