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Instrumentation Tradesperson
( Electrotechnology Instrumentation Tradesperson, Electronic Instrument Tradesperson )


	Duties and Tasks Specialisations Quick Facts Personal Requirements Related Industries Labour Market Related Jobs Earnings Related Courses Further Information State Specific Information	Preparing an instrument to be installed in a motor vehicle
	Instrumentation tradespersons install, modify, maintain and repair instrumentation used in measurement and control systems. These instruments measure and control temperature, pressure and flow in processes used in industries such as petro-chemical, mining, food and manufacturing.

Duties and Tasks

Instrumentation tradespersons may perform the following tasks:

install electronic instruments and control systems
examine and test faulty electronic instruments and control systems to identify faults
undertake calibration and make sure there is correct operation of instrumentation equipment
repair and maintain electronic instruments and control systems.

Specialisations

With experience and sometimes further training, it is possible to become a supervisor or technician. Post-trade training is also available in new electronic technologies and advanced skills.

Quick Facts

Learning Area	Mathematics Physics
Work Demand	Including full use of hands/fingers Including good vision for detail Including physical effort Including reading or writing
Work Field	Engineering and Technical Metal, Electrical and Automotive
Work Interest	Practical or Mechanical
Skill Level	Skilled Trade Jobs

Personal Requirements

enjoy technical and engineering work
able to analyse and solve problems
able to perform intricate work
an aptitude for mechanics and electronics
physically fit
good eyesight (may be corrected) and normal colour vision.

Related Industries

Transport Equipment Manufacturing
Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Repair and Maintenance

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Electronic Instrument Trades

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Electronic Instrument Trades (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Work Opportunities websites

Earnings

Income of persons working full-time, 2006

Electronic Instrument Tradespersons
Income per Week	Number	Share (%)

$1000 or more	1,130	76.5
$400 - $599	76	5.1
$600 - $799	98	6.6
$800 - $999	152	10.3
Less than $400	22	1.5

This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006

Electronic Instrument Tradespersons
Employment Status	Weekly Income ($)

Full-time	1,590

This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Australian Industry Group
ElectroComms and Energy Utilities Industry Skills Council Ltd

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

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