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.
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.
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.