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Is being an electronics technician a good fit for you?

Builds, tests, adjusts and repairs electronic equipment, usually working with engineers.

What the work involves

  • Reviews electrical plans to check they match the design and electrical rules.
  • Reads blueprints and wiring diagrams to assemble electronic units.
  • Assembles, tests and maintains circuits and electronic parts using hand or power tools.
  • Keeps logs and manuals recording equipment testing and use.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on, curious and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousStrong. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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