Marine Electronics Technician Electrical & Electronic Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Marine Electronics Technician Do?
Marine electronics technicians lay out, install and repair electronic systems and equipment in vessels. They assemble electronic components and wiring according to blueprints and assembly drawings.
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Where Do I Start?
Printed Circuit Boards
Printed circuit boards (PCB) are essential components to almost all electronic devices. They consist of thin wafers or substrates on which electronic components, such as microchips, are placed. The electronic components are electrically connected through conductive tracks and pads.
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Skills You Need to Become a Marine Electronics Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialPrinted Circuit Boards knowledge
Printed circuit boards (PCB) are essential components to almost all electronic devices. They consist of thin wafers or substrates on which electronic components, such as microchips, are placed. The electronic …
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EssentialIntegrated Circuits knowledge
Electronic components, made up from a set of electronic circuits which are placed on semiconductor material, such as silicon. Integrated circuits (IC) can hold billions of electronic components on a …
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EssentialTypes Of Maritime Vessels knowledge
Know a large variety of maritime vessels and their characteristics and specifications. Use that knowledge to ensure that all security, technical, and maintenance measures are taken into account in their …
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EssentialCircuit Diagrams knowledge
Read and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.
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EssentialElectrical Equipment Regulations knowledge
The national and international regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electrical equipment on the workfloor. These regulations provide rules and guidelines on topics such as general risk …
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EssentialElectronic Equipment Standards knowledge
The national and international quality and safety standards and regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electronic equipment and its components, such as semiconductors and printed circuit boards.
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EssentialElectronics knowledge
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
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EssentialMechanics knowledge
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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EssentialMechanics Of Vessels knowledge
The mechanics involved in boats and ships. Understand the technicalities and participate in discussions over related topics in order to solve problems related to the mechanics.
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EssentialTypes Of Electronics knowledge
The different categories of electronics, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, microelectronics, computers, information and communication equipment, and measuring equipment.
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EssentialAlign Components skill
Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialApply Soldering Techniques skill
Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of soldering, such as soft soldering, silver soldering, induction soldering, resistance soldering, pipe soldering, mechanical and aluminium soldering.
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EssentialAssemble Electronic Units skill
Assemble and maintain electronic components and electronic circuits.
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EssentialClean Components During Assembly skill
Clean components before fixing them to other compounds or units of components during the assembly process.
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EssentialFasten Components skill
Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.
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EssentialRead Assembly Drawings skill
Read and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a …
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EssentialSolder Electronics skill
Operate and use soldering tools and soldering iron, which supply high temperatures to melt the solder and to join electronic components.
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EssentialUse Water Navigation Devices skill
Utilise water navigation devices, e.g. compass or sextant, or navigational aids such as lighthouses or buoys, radar, satellite, and computer systems, in order to navigate vessels on waterways. Work with …
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OptionalMechatronics knowledge
Multidisciplinary field of engineering that combines principles of electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, control engineering, computer engineering, and mechanical engineering in the design of products and manufacturing processes. The combination of …
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OptionalAutomation Technology knowledge
Set of technologies that make a process, system, or apparatus operate automatically through the use of control systems.
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OptionalElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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OptionalMicroprocessors knowledge
Computer processors on a microscale that integrate the computer central processing unit (CPU) on a single chip.
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OptionalPower Electronics knowledge
The functioning, design, and usage of electronics that control and convert electric power. Power conversion systems are usually categorised as AC-DC or rectifiers, DC-AC or inverters, DC-DC converters, and AC-AC …
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OptionalDefense System knowledge
The various weapons and weapon systems used to protect citizens and to harm or shield incoming enemies and enemy weapons.
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OptionalElectromechanics knowledge
The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical …
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OptionalProgrammable Logic Controller knowledge
Programmable logic controllers or PLC's are computer control systems used for the monitoring and control of input and output as well as the automation of electromechanical processes.
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OptionalComputer Technology knowledge
Computers, computer networks and other information technologies and equipment that can store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data.
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OptionalCalibrate Electronic Instruments skill
Correct and adjust the reliability of an electronic instrument by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results. This is …
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OptionalCheck System Parameters Against Reference Values skill
Make sure that the measurable factors which define the operation of a system correspond to the predetermined norms.
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OptionalInstall Hardware skill
Assemble the necessary hardware components, such as the motherboard, Central Processing Unit (CPU), hard drive, disk drive, power supply unit, RAM, PCI card, mouse, keyboard, cameras and other necessary components …
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OptionalInstall Pneumatic Systems skill
Install systems and components that use pneumatics to create mechanical movements such as air brakes, pneumatic cylinders, air compressors and other systems.
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OptionalInstall Software skill
Install machine-readable instructions, such as computer programs, in order to direct the computer's processor to perform a certain set of actions.
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OptionalKeep Records Of Work Progress skill
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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OptionalLiaise With Engineers skill
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
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OptionalPerform Test Run skill
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …
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OptionalRepair Electronic Components skill
Repair, replace or adjust damaged electronics components or circuitry; use hand tools and soldering and welding equipment.
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OptionalTest Electronic Units skill
Test electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.
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OptionalUse Diagnostic Tools For Electronic Repairs skill
Use diagnostic equipment to measure current, resistance and voltage. Handle sophisticated multimeters to measure inductance, capacitance and current transistor gain.
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OptionalWear Appropriate Protective Gear skill
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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OptionalAssemble Printed Circuit Boards skill
Attach electronic components to the printed circuit board through applying soldering techniques. Electronic components are placed in holes in through-hole assembly (THT), or are placed on the surface of PCB …
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OptionalBuild Electronic Prototypes skill
Construct prototypes from rough plans and sketches.
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OptionalInterpret Technical Information For Electronic Repair Work skill
Analyse and understand given technical information for electronic repair work.
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OptionalMaintain Electronic Systems skill
Calibrate and maintain electronic systems; execute preventive equipment maintenance tasks.
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