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printed circuit board designer

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Printed circuit board designers diagram and design the construction of circuit boards. They envision the logical placing of conductive tracks, coppers, and pin pads in the board. They use computer programmes and specialised software for the designs.

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Essential knowledge 6 competences

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CAD software

The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.

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Scope note: CAD software should be differentiated from computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software. CADD systems are CAD systems with additional drafting features. For example, CADD systems enable an engineer or architect to insert size annotations and other notes into a design.

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design drawings

The drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.

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electricity

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

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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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mathematics

Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.

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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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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

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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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test printed circuit boards

Test the printed circuit board with special testing adapters to ensure optimal efficiency, functionality, and that everything works according to design. Adapt the testing devices to the type of circuit board.

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create technical plans

Create detailed technical plans of machinery, equipment, tools and other products.

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design circuit boards

Draught circuit boards used in electronic product such as cell phones and computers, make sure to include integrated circuits and microchips in the design.

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draft design specifications

List the design specifications such as materials and parts to be used and a cost estimate.

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execute analytical mathematical calculations

Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.

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use CAD software

Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.

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use technical drawing software

Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.

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Optional knowledge 5 competences

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CADD software

The computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) is the use of computer technology for design and design documentation. CAD software replaces manual drafting with an automated process.

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Scope note: CADD software should be differentiated from computer-aided design (CAD) software. CADD systems are CAD systems with additional drafting features enabling the user to insert size annotations and other notes into a design.

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electrical engineering

The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

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electrical wiring plans

Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the relative position and arrangement of devices and terminals on the devices, to help in building or servicing the device. A wiring diagram is often used to troubleshoot problems and to make sure that all the connections have been made and that everything is present.

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manual draughting techniques

Techniques used for creating detailed drawings of designs by using specialised pencils, rulers, templates and scales.

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manufacturing processes

The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.

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Optional skills and competences 10 competences

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identify customer's needs

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

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Cross-sector

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create a product's virtual model

Create a mathematical or three-dimensional computer graphic model of the product by using a CAE system or a calculator.

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design prototypes

Design prototypes of products or components of products by applying design and engineering principles.

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develop assembly instructions

Develop a code of letters and numbers to label diagrams for assembly instructions.

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draw blueprints

Draw layout specifications for machinery, equipment and building structures. Specify which materials should be used and the size of the components. Show different angles and views of the product.

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ensure equipment maintenance

Ensure that the equipment required for operations is regularly checked for faults, that routine maintenance tasks are performed, and that repairs are scheduled and performed in the case of damage or flaws.

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monitor manufacturing quality standards

Monitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.

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plan manufacturing processes

Determine and schedule production and assembly steps. Plan manpower and equipment needs taking ergonomic considerations into account.

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use CADD software

Use computer-aided design and drafting software to make detailed drawings and blueprints of designs.

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use manual draughting techniques

Use non-computerised draughting techniques to make detailed drawings of designs by hand with specialised tools such as pencils, rulers and templates.

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