OSCA occupation

382231 Communications Operator

Transmits and receives radio messages by use of morse code, voice and radio teletype.

Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group: 3822 Electronics Trades Workers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 3

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 342312 Communications Operator Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Transmits and receives radio messages by use of morse code, voice and radio teletype.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 3
Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group: 38 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers
Minor group: 382 Electronics and Telecommunications Trades Workers
Unit group: 3822 Electronics Trades Workers

Tasks

Receives and transmits radio messages using morse code, voice and radio teletype
Monitors and maintains radio equipment
Follows established procedures and protocols for radio communication
Maintains communication with other operators, and provides information and assistance to personnel to relay messages accurately and efficiently
Maintains confidentiality and security of sensitive information transmitted over the radio, and keeps accurate records of all radio communications

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Compare OSCA 382231 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code382231 Communications Operator	382232 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker	382233 Electronic Instrument Technician
Official role definition	Transmits and receives radio messages by use of morse code, voice and radio teletype.	Installs, maintains and repairs electronic equipment and systems, such as audio and visual reproduction equipment, home entertainment systems, computers and electronic security systems.	Installs, modifies, maintains, calibrates, adjusts and repairs electronic instruments and control systems, including those which use a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles.
Skill level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3
Key tasks	Receives and transmits radio messages using morse code, voice and radio teletype Monitors and maintains radio equipment Follows established procedures and protocols for radio communication Maintains communication with other operators, and provides information and assistance to personnel to relay messages accurately and efficiently	Installs, calibrates and adjusts electronic equipment and systems to meet required standards Tests and troubleshoots electronic equipment and systems to identify and resolve faults Repairs and replaces faulty components and parts in electronic equipment and systems Maintains and services electronic equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance	Installs and commissions complex electronic instruments and control systems for monitoring, controlling and automating processes Modifies and upgrades existing electronic instruments and control systems Performs routine maintenance and inspections, including diagnosing, troubleshooting faults, calibrating and testing Repairs and replaces faulty components in electronic instruments and control systems

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

In this section

382231Communications Operator
382232Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
382233Electronic Instrument Technician
382234Office Equipment Technician

Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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