Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• establishing job requirements from drawings and specifications, and laying out installation reference points
• drilling holes, installing mounting brackets and cutting, bending and threading piping
• installing and repairing components such as compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, switches and gauges, and copper lines for steam, gas, refrigerant, compressed air, oil and chilled water
• bolting, soldering, riveting, welding and brazing pipes to connect equipment, and checking alignment and accuracy of fit
• filling systems with gas or fluid to check for leaks
• test-operating refrigeration systems, checking mechanisms and making adjustments
• removing test gas and fluid using vacuum pumps, and filling with refrigerant
• checking and overhauling refrigeration systems, diagnosing faults and repairing and replacing defective components
• adjusting system controls and mechanisms and reassembling systems
• recording causes of malfunctioning and action taken

• 342111 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Assembles, installs, maintains and repairs industrial, commercial and domestic airconditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• installing conductors and aerial equipment, and underground cables and equipment
• installing and maintaining equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers
• attending to electrical breakdown and emergencies
• maintaining poles and associated hardware, and continuity of electrical supply and street lighting
• conducting routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply network
• conducting low-voltage switching operations
• fitting pole hardware and crossarms
• preparing low- and high-voltage cable joints and cable terminations while connecting and installing electrical equipment and overhead lines
• using heavy plant equipment such as elevated work platforms and portable equipment such as hydraulic drills
• may undertake substation installation and maintenance, and specialised testing and revenue meter installation

• 342211 Electrical Linesworker / Electrical Line Mechanic
• 342212 Technical Cable Jointer

Installs, maintains, repairs and patrols electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Electrical Linesworker (Distribution) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Distribution)
• Electrical Linesworker (Transmission) / Electrical Line Mechanic (Transmission)
• Railway Traction Line Worker

Joins insulated electric power cables installed in underground conduits and trenches, and prepares cable terminations for connection to electrical equipment and overhead lines. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• examining and testing machines, equipment, instruments and control systems to diagnose faults
• adjusting, repairing, and replacing worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintaining machines, equipment and instruments
• reassembling, test operating and adjusting equipment
• advising users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunctions
• receiving messages by interpreting code and converting to plain language, and writing and typing messages for transmission
• monitoring radio traffic, and transmitting and receiving voice messages
• installing electronic instruments and control systems
• applying knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles in commissioning and maintaining control systems

• 342311 Business Machine Mechanic
• 342312 Communications Operator
• 342313 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
• 342314 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
• 342315 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)

Alternative Titles:

• Office Equipment Technician
• Office Machine Technician

Installs, maintains and repairs electronic business equipment such as multi-function devices, photocopiers, scanners, fax machines and cash registers.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Photocopier Technician

Transmits and receives radio messages by use of morse code, voice and radio teletype.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Communication Information Systems Sailor (Navy)
• Communications and Information Systems Controller (Air Force)
• Operator Specialist Communications (Army)

Installs, maintains and repairs electronic equipment and systems such as audio and visual reproduction equipment, home entertainment systems, computers and electronic security systems.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Audiovisual Technician
• Fire Alarm Technician
• Home Theatre Technician
• Security Technician
• Video Technician

Alternative Title:

• Instrument and Control Service Person

Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs electronic instruments and control systems. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Communication Electronic Technician (Air Force)
• Electronic Technician (Navy)

Alternative Title:

• Industrial Measurement and Control Technician

Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs complex electronic instruments and control systems which involve a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed
• locating faults in telecommunications equipment using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment
• attaching wires and cables to appliances
• adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments
• installing cabling for telephone, radio, pay TV and computer transmission
• joining cables and sealing sheaths with lead and thermoplastic
• erecting, testing and maintaining aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae
• installing telecommunications equipment and appliances such as telephones, switchboards and data transmission equipment

• 342411 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
• 342412 Telecommunications Cable Jointer
• 342413 Telecommunications Linesworker / Telecommunications Line Mechanic
• 342414 Telecommunications Technician

Installs internal telecommunications and data cabling, equipment and peripherals for computer networks, telephony, cable television and monitored security and fire alarms.

Skill Level: 3

Joints, terminates and repairs copper and fibre optic telecommunications cables installed in underground pipes, trenches and overhead systems.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Fibre Optic Cable Splicer
• Fibre Optics Jointer

Installs, maintains and repairs external telecommunication equipment such as aerial lines, conduits and underground cables, radio and mobile phone antennae, and limited items of terminal equipment.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Operator Bearer Systems (Army)

Alternative Title:

• Communications Technician

Installs, maintains and repairs telecommunications equipment and appliances, such as telephones, mobile telephones, switchboards and data transmission equipment, in homes, businesses, telephone exchanges and other network sites.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Technician Telecommunication Systems (Army)