ANZSCO 342311: BUSINESS MACHINE MECHANIC
Major Group: 3 – Technicians and Trades Workers | Sub-Major Group: 34 – Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers | Minor Group: 342 – Electronics and Telecommunications Trades Workers | Unit Group: 3423 – Electronics Trades Workers
Description: Installs, maintains and repairs electronic business equipment such as multi-function devices, photocopiers, scanners, fax machines and cash registers.
Skill Level 3 : Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Level 4 qualification
– AQF Certificate IV or
– AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.
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.
Alternative Titles
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Specialisations
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UNIT GROUP 3423: ELECTRONICS TRADES WORKERS
Description: Maintain, adjust and repair electronic equipment such as business machines, video and audio equipment, and electronic instruments and control systems, and transmit and receive radio messages.
Skill Level: 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:
NZ Register 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.
Tasks
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examining and testing machines, equipment, instruments and control systems to diagnose faults
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adjusting, repairing, and replacing worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintaining machines, equipment and instruments
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reassembling, test operating and adjusting equipment
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advising users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunctions
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receiving messages by interpreting code and converting to plain language, and writing and typing messages for transmission
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monitoring radio traffic, and transmitting and receiving voice messages
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installing electronic instruments and control systems
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applying knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles in commissioning and maintaining control systems
Other occupations in this Unit Group
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342312 – Communications Operator
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342313 – Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
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342314 – Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
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342315 – Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)