Electronics technician Patrick Salas inspecting circuit boards
Electronics technicians service, maintain, test, operate and assist with the production of electronic systems and equipment such as televisions, microwave ovens and telecommunication systems.
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Ko ta te Kaihangarau Tahiko mahi he tiaki, he whakamatau, he whakamahi, he awhina hoki i nga mahi whakaputa punaha tahiko me nga utauta pera i nga pouaka whakaata me nga umu ngaruiti me nga punaha waea.
Entry Requirements
To become an electronics technician you need a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent diploma or degree.
Pay
Industry sources indicate that the average gross salary for electronics technicians in 2008 was about $52,300, with the highest-paid 25% earning about $59,250, while the lowest-paid 25% earn
Job Outlook
The outlook for electronics technicians is average and the number of people employed in this occupation is expected to remain stable or increase slightly over the next two to three years.
Skill shortage information
There is both an immediate and long term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
