Communications Operator

ANZSCO 342312

Description

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)

 

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• RSMS Occupations List

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List

 

 

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.

 

 

Tasks

• 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

 

 

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.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

• 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)

 

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP