Electronic Engineering Technician (Occupation Code : 311401)
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Description
Conducts tests of electronic systems, collects and analyses data, and assembles circuitry in support of electronics engineers and engineering technologists.Tasks
Providing technical assistance in research and development of electronic equipment, or testing prototypes.
Designing and preparing blueprints of electronic circuitry according to the specifications given.
Preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for the manufacture and installation of electronic equipment, according to the specifications given.
Monitoring technical aspects of the manufacture, utilisation, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment to ensure satisfactory performance and ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
Assisting in the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of electronic systems.
Planning installation methods, checking completed installation for safety and controls or undertaking the initial running of the new electronic equipment or system.
Conducting tests of electronic systems, collecting and analysing data, and assembling circuitry in support of electronics engineers.
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Learning Pathways
Diploma 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NCS Bachelor pass with Maths and Science
To enter this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) with Mathematics and Physical Science as subjects. In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : Workplace experience
- Workplace experience
In order to register as a Professional Engineering Technician at the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) you first have to register as a Candidate Engineering Technician and gain two years of work experience.
Step 4 : Final assessment
- Professional Review (Engineering Technician)
After completion of the candidate phase there is a professional review of the work experience by ECSA. You can apply for registration as a Professional Engineering Technician after the review has been completed.
Step 5 : Designation
- Designation: Professional Engineering Technician
Only engineering technicians registered with ECSA may use the designation Professional Engineering Technician. A designation is a title that a professional person may use (write behind her/his name) to indicate that she/he is fully qualified in a certain professional field and is a member of a professional body. It also indicates that the person subscribes to the code of conduct of that professional body.