Electronic Technician

New Zealand Defence Force; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense organization in Plymouth is seeking Electronic or Weapon Technicians to undergo comprehensive training in electro-technology and maintenance fitting. Successful candidates will gain industry-recognized qualifications such as the NZ Certificate in Electro-technology and Electronics Engineering. The training includes both theoretical coursework and practical on-the-job experience over two years. Join an exciting career path with travel opportunities and no associated student loans.

Qualifications

• Completion of an advanced Technical Course for Electronics Engineering.
• Achieve a NZ Certificate (Level 3) during practical service.
• Training in fault diagnosis using state-of-the-art equipment.

Responsibilities

• Initial training in core disciplines of electro-technology and maintenance fitting.
• Five weeks of streamed training focused on Electronic or Weapon specialisations.
• On-the-job training at sea and ashore for two years.

Skills

Electro-technology

Fault diagnosis

Signal reception and distribution

Control and automation

Workshop safety

Education

NZ Certificate (Level 3) in Electro-technology

NZ Certificate (Level 6) in Electronics Engineering

Job description

As an Electronic or Weapon Technician (ET or WT) you will initially train in the core disciplines of electro-technology and maintenance fitting through a combination of theory and practical courses. You will be thoroughly trained in fault diagnosis and repair methodologies including the use of state-of-the-art monitoring and analysis equipment.

ABLE TECHNICIAN COURSE

(46 weeks) Location: Devonport Naval Base (Auckland)

• Electro-technology
• Workshop safety and skills via Manukau Institute of technology (MIT)
• Height safety operator
• Confined spaces operator
• Naval safety systems
• Power and distribution systems

Towards the end of this course you will branch into Electronic or Weapon specialisations, depending on the best match for your skills, personal preference and spaces available, then complete 5 weeks of ‘streamed training.’

WEAPONS AND ELECTRONICS COURSE

(5 weeks) Includes radar, navigation and communications systems theory, and an overview of small arms maintenance (personal protection weapons).

Don’t think your learning is limited to the classroom!

You will spend the next two years at sea and ashore gaining on-the-job training and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS EARNED

When training as an Electronic or Weapon Technician, you’ll have the opportunity to achieve industry recognised trade qualifications such as the NZ Certificate (Level 3) in Electro-technology and an Electrical Service Technician (EST) licence after 18 months of practical service.

‘Once you’ve completed an advanced Technical Course, you’ll gain a NZ Certificate (Level 6) in Electronics Engineering:

• Structured Cabling – Performing installation and configuration of Network systems, analysis of network performance, diagnosis and repair of network equipment and systems.
• Control and Automation – Performing complex installation of systems, equipment or appliances with the necessary interface to associated systems.
• Signal Reception and Distribution - Performing installation and configuration of signal reception and distribution systems, analysis signal and data performance, diagnosis and repair of complex faults to restore optimal signal and data performance.

The Navy meets all costs of this training, which is usually completed in the first four years of an Electronic Technicians career. Travel and earn as you gain your qualification without the student loan!