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electronic equipment assembler

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Electronic equipment assemblers are responsible for the assembly of electronic equipment and systems. They assemble electronic components and wiring according to blueprints and assembly drawings. They may assist in quality inspection and equipment maintenance.

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Competences
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Groups
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Essential
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Optional
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Essential knowledge 7 competences

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electrical equipment regulations

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 management, electrical equipment manufacture, electrical equipment testing, electrical equipment installation, warning labels, and certificates.

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electronic equipment standards

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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electronics

The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.

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integrated circuits

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 microscale and are one of basic components of electronic devices.

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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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quality standards

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

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types of electronics

The different categories of electronics, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, microelectronics, computers, information and communication equipment, and measuring equipment.

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Essential skills and competences 15 competences

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apply assembly techniques

Apply correct and up-to-date assembly methods in the production development process.

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interpret circuit diagrams

Read and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.

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measure parts of manufactured products

Operate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.

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align components

Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.

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apply health and safety standards

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

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apply soldering techniques

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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assemble electronic units

Connect various electronic and computer parts to form an electronic product or device.

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ensure conformity to specifications

Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.

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fasten components

Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.

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meet deadlines

Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

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monitor manufacturing quality standards

Monitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.

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read assembly drawings

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 product.

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remove defective products

Remove defective materials from the production line.

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report defective manufacturing materials

Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

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solder electronics

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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Optional knowledge 20 competences

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3D printing process

The process of reproducing 3D objects by using 3D printing technologies.

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battery management systems

The electronic system that manages and monitors the performance of a battery.

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consumer electronics

The functioning of electronic consumer goods such as TVs, radios, cameras and other audio and video equipment.

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maintenance of printing machines

Upkeep procedures and technical working of machines that produce printed graphical material.

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printing materials

The materials, such as paper, film, metal foils, and glass, on which texts or designs can be transferred by applying ink through direct pressure or with intermediate rollers.

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printing on large scale machines

Methods, processes, and restrictions related to printing on machines that produce large quantities and sizes of graphic print materials.

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automation technology

Set of technologies that make a process, system, or apparatus operate automatically through the use of control systems.

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computer technology

Computers, computer networks and other information technologies and equipment that can store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data.

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crimping

The joining of two pieces of metal together by deforming one or both so they fit into each other.

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electricity

The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

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electromechanics

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 movement.

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maintenance operations

The preservation and restoration of products and systems, and the methods and logistics of these practices.

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mechatronics

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 these areas of engineering allows for the design and development of "smart" devices and the achievement of an optimal balance between mechanical structure and control.

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microelectronics

Microelectronics is a subdiscipline of electronics and relates the study, design, and manufacture of small electronic components, such as microchips.

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microprocessors

Computer processors on a microscale that integrate the computer central processing unit (CPU) on a single chip.

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power electronics

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 converters.

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printing techniques

The techniques and processes to reproduce text and images using a master form or template such as letterpress printing, gravure, and laser printing.

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programmable logic controller

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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robotics

The branch of engineering that involves the design, operation, manufacture, and application of robots. Robotics is part of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science and overlaps with mechatronics and automation engineering.

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statistical analysis system software

Specific software system (SAS) used for advanced analytics, business intelligence, data management, and predictive analytics.

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Scope note
This includes SPSS
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Optional skills and competences 35 competences

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Sector-specific

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assemble printed circuit boards

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 in surface-mount assembly (SMT).

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attach power cords to electric module

Attach the power cords to the electric module of electric clocks or watches.

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gather data for forensic purposes

Collect protected, fragmented or corrupted data and other online communication. Document and present findings from this process.

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interpret technical information for electronic repair work

Analyse and understand given technical information for electronic repair work.

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maintain mechatronic equipment

Diagnose and detect malfunctions in mechatronics components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing mechatronics components in clean, dust-free, and non-humid spaces.

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maintain robotic equipment

Diagnose and detect malfunctions in robotic components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing robotic components in clean, dust-free, and non-humid spaces.

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manage data

Administer all types of data resources through their lifecycle by performing data profiling, parsing, standardisation, identity resolution, cleansing, enhancement and auditing. Ensure the data is fit for purpose, using specialised ICT tools to fulfil the data quality criteria.

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operate 3D computer graphics software

Use graphical ICT tools, such as Autodesk Maya, Blender which enable digital editing, modelling, rendering and composition of graphics. These tools are based in mathematical representation of three-dimensional objects.

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operate printing machinery

Operate machinery for various types of printed documents, adjusting the font, paper size, and weight. This allows ascenders and descenders to be correctly placed.

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pack electronic equipment

Safely pack sensitive electronic equipment for storage and transport.

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provide power connection from bus bars

Provide power connection from copper or metal busbars.

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adjust manufacturing equipment

Regulate and monitor the manufacturing equipment settings and process parameters, such as its temperature and power level. Review the manufacturing process and equipment and suggest improvements.

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assemble hardware components

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 to build the computer device. Attach the components manually using screwdrivers or use assembly machines and install the wiring.

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calibrate electronic instruments

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 done in regular intervals which are set by the manufacturer and using calibration devices.

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check system parameters against reference values

Make sure that the measurable factors which define the operation of a system correspond to the predetermined norms.

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clean components during assembly

Clean components before fixing them to other compounds or units of components during the assembly process.

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determine suitability of materials

While designing products, determine if materials are suitable and available for production.

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dispose of hazardous waste

Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.

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inspect quality of products

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

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install software

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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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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liaise with engineers

Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.

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maintain electronic systems

Calibrate and maintain electronic systems. Execute preventive equipment maintenance tasks.

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measure electrical characteristics

Measure voltage, current, resistance or other electrical characteristics by using electrical measuring equipment such as multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.

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operate automated process control

Operate process control or automation system (PAS) used to control a production process automatically.

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oversee logistics of finished products

Ensure that the processes of packing, storage and shipment of finished products meet the requirements.

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perform test run

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 tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.

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program firmware

Program permanent software with a read-only memory (ROM) on a hardware device, such as an integrated circuit.

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repair electronic components

Repair, replace or adjust damaged electronics components or circuitry. Use hand tools and soldering and welding equipment.

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repair wiring

Find faults in wires or cables by using specialised equipment and repair these faults depending on type of wiring.

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replace defect components

Remove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.

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resolve equipment malfunctions

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions. Communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

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test electronic units

Test electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.

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use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs

Use diagnostic equipment to measure current, resistance and voltage. Handle sophisticated multimeters to measure inductance, capacitance and current transistor gain.

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wear appropriate protective gear

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

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