radio technician

Radio technicians install, adjust, test, maintain, and repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems. They also monitor their performance and determine causes of faults.

Alternative Labels

radio communications technician

radio technician

radio technicians

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

assemble telecommunications devices calibrate electronic instruments estimate duration of work execute analytical mathematical calculations inspect cables install electronic communication equipment install monitors for process control interpret electronic design specifications interpret technical information for electronic repair work maintain electronic equipment maintain radio communications equipment operate electronic measuring instruments operate signal generator solder electronics use repair manuals

Essential Knowledge

analog electronics theory electromagnetism electronics principles

Optional Skills and Competences

implement a firewall implement a virtual private network install low voltage wiring maintain theatre equipment manage ICT project solve location and navigation problems by using GPS tools

Optional Knowledge

microwave principles

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/35efc04c-429a-407e-a00a-f07fd03c2743

Status

released

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