Transmits and receives radio messages by use of morse code, voice and radio teletype.
Broad state reach across 8 jurisdictions.
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“ELECTRONICS TRADES WORKERS 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.”
Used for skilled visa lists lodged with the Department of Home Affairs.
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
1 direct PR route, 0 provisional regional routes (convert via 191), and 0 temporary work visas.
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
No temporary work & training pathway currently open.
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. TRA looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
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
The headline workforce, pay, shortage and demographic indicators for this occupation, sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia.
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